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SAILING WITH DISNEY: PART 6: The Evolution of Disney Cruise Line

July 2, 2022 by Chuck Schmidt

The seas haven’t always been smooth when it comes to Disney and ocean cruising, especially in the years before Disney Cruise Line came into existence. The seeds for the Disney Cruise Line – which debuted in 1998 with the christening of the Disney Magic – were sown in 1985.

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The genesis of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, which turns 30 on May 1

March 25, 2019 by Chuck Schmidt

Originally, the Disney-MGM Studios was conceived as a new attraction in Epcot’s Future World before it evolved into a major theme park. On May 1, the park will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a new name, new attractions and new lands.

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Michael Eisner and Frank Wells formed a formidable Disney partnership

February 4, 2019 by Chuck Schmidt

The 1990s gave us The Disney Decade, a 10-year span that was kick-started when then-Disney CEO Michael Eisner and his right-hand man, company president Frank Wells, made a bold attempt to reinvigorate the company’s flagging fortunes after taking over the top two leadership posts in 1984.

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