Herb Ryman News & Updates

SAILING WITH DISNEY, PART 2: Disneyland, A Place Without Peer, Opens With Several Piers

May 2, 2022 by Chuck Schmidt

In the sweltering summer of 1955, guests who walked through the turnstiles of Disneyland, under the railroad tracks and into the magical environment of the world’s first theme park, saw things that were atypical for amusement parks of the day. To begin with, there was a perfectly replicated Main Street, circa the turn of the … Continue reading "SAILING WITH DISNEY, PART 2: Disneyland, A Place Without Peer, Opens With Several Piers"

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A Peek At Some Of EPCOT’s Proposed (But Never Built) Attractions

December 22, 2020 by Chuck Schmidt

Epcot was in the midst of a massive and long-overdue overhaul earlier this year when the Covid-19 pandemic hit. If nothing else, the delay in the opening of attractions such as Ratatouille and Guardians of the Galaxy and the overall upgrade of the park has afforded us the opportunity to pause and take a look back … to some of the attractions that were on the drawing board, but never made it to the park.

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Herb Ryman, Who ‘Embodied the Spirit of Imagineering,’ Left an Indelible Mark on Disney

June 8, 2020 by Chuck Schmidt

Like a well-placed dab of oil paint on a canvas, Herb Ryman left an indelible mark … on the art world, in general, as well as on the countless people he touched over the course of his remarkable life.

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Herb Ryman’s Everlasting Impact on Disney Parks and Films

March 30, 2020 by Chuck Schmidt

Herb Ryman was one of the most important figures to have ever collected a paycheck from the Walt Disney Company. In fact, it was Ryman who played a key role in charting the course of the company during several critical junctures.

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We Wouldn’t Have Disneyland Without These 5 Imagineers

November 26, 2019 by Molly McCormack

It's hard to imagine a world without Disneyland, but without Walt's team of dreamers and doers, it wouldn't exist! Here is a quick look at 5 men and women that were instrumental in building The Happiest Place of Earth.

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After leaving WED, Tania Norris took on several eclectic challenges

November 13, 2017 by Chuck Schmidt

Edna and Roy Disney pose with Mickey Mouse in Town Square. [The Walt Disney Company] Tania Norris made some remarkable contributions during her nine years with WED Enterprises, supplying the interior designs for New Orleans Square, the Haunted Mansion and the Plaza Inn Restaurant in Disneyland, as well as doing interior design work for some … Continue reading "After leaving WED, Tania Norris took on several eclectic challenges"

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Walt Disney: Marceline to Magic Kingdom Tour

July 31, 2011 by Deb Wills

In March, Disney World began offering a new tour called Marceline to Magic Kingdom. We had a chance to go on this tour recently and we really enjoyed it. We went on a Friday morning. Check in is in the building to the left of City Hall. We were given our headsets and name badges. … Continue reading "Walt Disney: Marceline to Magic Kingdom Tour"

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Adventureland – Magic Kingdom – History Lesson

May 11, 2008 by Jack Spence

Q: Do you know why Adventureland is located on the west side of the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World? A: It’s because Adventureland is located on the west side of Disneyland in Anaheim. When planning the Magic Kingdom, Imagineers used Disneyland’s layout as a starting point when designing their new park. Q: Do you … Continue reading "Adventureland – Magic Kingdom – History Lesson"

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