Tag: carousel of progress
Look for this big spoon standing upright just before you meet Tinker Bell at her Meet ‘n’ Greet in Town Square Theater on Main Street, U.S.A. Do the three round flowers on the handle form an upside-down classic Hidden Mickey? Folks continue to wonder about this image in the second scene of Walt Disney’s Carousel … Continue reading "Hidden Mickeys in the Magic Kingdom"
From the Tickle Trunk – Audio-Animatronics
Posted onOn a recent trip into his wife's Tickle Trunk, blogger Gary Cruise came across an article on Audio-Animatronics from the Summer 2003 issue of Disney Magazine. The article described how the Enchanted Tiki Room, with its exciting new technology, created a sensation more than 50 years ago.
Hidden Mickeys in the Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World
Posted onAt the exit of the Fantasyland Train Station, follow the path to the area in front of the entrance to Dumbo the Flying Elephant. Tracks of a large and a small elephant (Mrs. Jumbo and Dumbo) are imprinted in the cement. These elephant prints come together at times to form classic Hidden Mickeys. Here’s a … Continue reading "Hidden Mickeys in the Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World"
Disney Pic of the Week: Tomorrowland
Posted onPredicting the future is tough enough but when attractions are built showing the near future, time tends to catch up and even pass those attractions. Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress premiered during the 1964 World Fair, traveled back to Disneyland and then moved to its current location at the Magic Kingdom in 1975. The first … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Tomorrowland"
Hidden Mickeys in Carousel of Progress and on Main Street, Magic Kingdom
Posted onThe props in the Carousel of Progress in Tomorrowland change from time to time, especially in the final scene. Salt and pepper shakers with black classic Mickey heads were added to the right side of the kitchen counter in front of dad. (Thanks to Kristen Bevacqua, and Brianna Alvarez). The presents around the Christmas tree … Continue reading "Hidden Mickeys in Carousel of Progress and on Main Street, Magic Kingdom"
Tomorrowland – Part Four
Posted onWelcome back to my Tomorrowland series. Today I’ll cover Carousel of Progress. In case you missed the previous parts: Part 1 – Tomorrowland An Overview – Flight to the Moon – Mission to Mars Part 2 – Circle-Vision movies – If You Had Wings – Dream Flight Part 3 – Skyway – Star Jets – … Continue reading "Tomorrowland – Part Four"
Where in the World #312
Posted onTo all who come to this photo trivia game, Welcome! Along the way, the photos can make us relive memories and see details Walt’s Imagineers put into everything we love in Walt Disney World! I can’t believe it. This week is the end of 2013 and begins 2014. And we’ve already started Kwanzaa! Chris Kelly, … Continue reading "Where in the World #312"
Newbie and the Geek Take Magic Kingdom
Posted onLast Wednesday I wrote about our experience at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Magic Kingdom was going to be the one that would strike comparisons against Disneyland. It happens to me on every visit so I knew it would undoubtedly do the same to Yoli. While other people trump one park over the other, Yoli said it … Continue reading "Newbie and the Geek Take Magic Kingdom"
AllEars Trading Cards – 12/8/11 December to Remember at Walt Disney World
Posted onToday is the first day of the AllEars® December to Remember Celebration. All meets today are centered in the Magic Kingdom / MK resort area. We have 2 new Trading Cards which will debut today! The first will debut at the (SOLD OUT) It’s a Great Big Beautiful Meet with Disney historian Jim Korkis. Then … Continue reading "AllEars Trading Cards – 12/8/11 December to Remember at Walt Disney World"
December to Remember at Walt Disney World – Begins in 7 Days
Posted onIn January 2011, AllEars® reached an important milestone – 15 years online!! To thank everyone who has supported us over the years, we decided to have a year long celebration. All Ears has had meets in Walt Disney World, Disneyland, on the Disney Wonder cruise ship, and in New York City. The grand finale of … Continue reading "December to Remember at Walt Disney World – Begins in 7 Days"
