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THE FIRST TIME I VISITED: The Disney/MGM Studios

Posted on by Chuck Schmidt
Underwhelming. That's what I thought after our first visit to the Disney/MGM Studios in August of 1989. Where it took several days to see and do most of the attractions at the Magic Kingdom and Epcot, it took just a few hours to take in the limited number of adventures in the park, which was based on Hollywood, and specifically, movie and television production.
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Walt Disney Studios: It’s Hollywood Studios, with several wonderful exceptions

Posted on by Chuck Schmidt
Guests aboard their “ratmobile” take off for an exciting trip into the world of Ratatouille on Remy’s Totally Zany Adventure. [Disneyland Paris] As you walk through the entrance of the Walt Disney Studios at Disneyland Paris, there’s a feeling of deja vu … you know, it seems as if you’ve been here before. The Walt … Continue reading "Walt Disney Studios: It’s Hollywood Studios, with several wonderful exceptions"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Fire

Posted on by AllEars
My photo for this week’s Disney Pic of the Week theme of FIRE is from the now closed Backlot Tour at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. In its heyday, Catastrophe Canyon was the highlight of the tour. The fire and water effects were amazing! Here’s a photo of the tanker starting to blow up. Note: I offered … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Fire"
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Magic Kingdom Odds & Ends

Posted on by Jack Spence
I have a few more bits of trivia to share with you, so sit back and enjoy. Let’s start at City Hall. Inside this building are two paintings hanging on the wall behind the receptionist desk. (I only have a picture of one.) Did you know, these paintings appeared in the “movie” section of the … Continue reading "Magic Kingdom Odds & Ends"
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