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Jack Lindquist graduated from marketing guru to one of Disneyland’s greatest cheerleaders

Posted on by Chuck Schmidt
Disney Legend Jack Lindquist made significant contributions to solidify the success of Disneyland. [The Walt Disney Company] During the first few years of Disneyland’s existence, although hopes and expectations were very high, “the success of the park wasn’t a slam dunk,” according to Marty Sklar, the Disney Legend and former head of Walt Disney Imagineering … Continue reading "Jack Lindquist graduated from marketing guru to one of Disneyland’s greatest cheerleaders"
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Omnimover and PeopleMover: A look at two Disney-designed ride conveyances

Posted on by Chuck Schmidt
Bob Gurr sits behind the wheel of a car as he tests the ride system that would be used on the Ford Magic Skyway attraction during the 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair. Note the individual drive wheels embedded in the track. [The Walt Disney Company] From the time when Disneyland was in the planning stages … Continue reading "Omnimover and PeopleMover: A look at two Disney-designed ride conveyances"
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With a tinge of sadness, Ryman Arts carries on with a ‘Celebrating Marty Sklar’ fund-raiser

Posted on by Chuck Schmidt
Juliana Hansen, accompanied by Nelson Kole, sings “A Kiss Goodnight” for the guests at the Celebrating Marty Sklar fund-raiser for Ryman Arts. [Courtesy of Ryman Arts] During dinner at the Ryman Arts fund-raiser in the Hollywood Hills home of Marty and Leah Sklar on Sept. 16, guests were asked to write down words of inspiration … Continue reading "With a tinge of sadness, Ryman Arts carries on with a ‘Celebrating Marty Sklar’ fund-raiser"
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D23 Expo: All The Rest (Day 1)

Posted on by Jeanine Yamanaka
Expo time has arrived! That once-every-two-year weekend where D23 throws a huge celebration of all things Disney for just you and around 65,000 of your closest friends. I covered some of the major presentations earlier (Animation, Live-Action Studios, and Video Games) so we’re now down to a summation of the rest of what the 2017 … Continue reading "D23 Expo: All The Rest (Day 1)"
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Whoopi Goldberg Named a Disney Legend at D23 Expo

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
THE ONE AND ONLY LEGOT RECIPIENT! Whoopi Goldberg is one of a very elite group of artists who is an EGOT, which is an acronym for a person who’s won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony. She has won Emmys (as host of AMC’s “Beyond Tara — The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel,” and a … Continue reading "Whoopi Goldberg Named a Disney Legend at D23 Expo"
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Disney Twenty-Three Celebrates 30 Years of Disney Legends

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TIM ALLEN, HAYLEY MILLS, PAIGE O’HARA, REGIS PHILBIN, ANIKA NONI ROSE, KURT RUSSELL, LEA SALONGA, RICHARD SHERMAN, DICK VAN DYKE, AND DOZENS OF HONOREES FEATURED IN EXCLUSIVE NEW PHOTOGRAPHS AND INTERVIEWS BURBANK, Calif. — This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Disney Legends award, created to honor those who have made significant contributions to … Continue reading "Disney Twenty-Three Celebrates 30 Years of Disney Legends"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Animation Courtyard

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Like everything else at the Studios, the Animation Courtyard has undergone a number of changes over the years. At one time, you could get a glimpse as some very cool autographs and hand prints back in that area. Jim Korkis wrote the story about these hand prints his blog: The Hidden Hand-prints of The Magic … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Animation Courtyard"
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