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After leaving WED, Tania Norris took on several eclectic challenges

Posted on 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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Former WED designer Tania Norris saw Disney from the inside

Posted on by Chuck Schmidt
Inside the Disney Company plane. Walt and Lillian are seated, left. Also in view are Bill Martin, seated center, and Herb Ryman. The woman in the back, right, is unidentified. [The Walt Disney Company] In 1964, Walt Disney’s world was expanding. There was the California-based company’s participation in the 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair, which … Continue reading "Former WED designer Tania Norris saw Disney from the inside"
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Dining Review: Cafe Orleans

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
I mentioned in a previous blog that my favorite Disneyland table service restaurant is Cafe Orleans in New Orleans Square. I hadn’t actually eaten there in several years, though, so I wanted to try it again to see if it was as good as I remembered. I made a reservation just a few days in … Continue reading "Dining Review: Cafe Orleans"
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Halloween at Disney

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Disney loves holidays and Halloween is one of its favorites. At Disneyland, every year the Haunted Mansion gets transformed into Haunted Mansion Holiday where Jack Skellington and the rest of the Halloweentown gang take over in a very popular ride transformation. Haunted Mansion Holiday at Disneyland.Nikon D700/Sigma 15mm, 1/160s, f/6.3, ISO 200, EV 0, 15mm … Continue reading "Halloween at Disney"
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Signs that You’re in a Disney Park

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Everything is matchy-matchy, themed, and ensembleized (new word) at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World. It’s like each land is wearing Garanimals (way before my time). But that’s what we love, that extreme attention to detail that assists in transporting us to another place where lunch isn’t timed and the only dress code is wear … Continue reading "Signs that You’re in a Disney Park"
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Disneyland Resort Photo Update – 7/11/14

Posted on by Jason Dz
Contributing photographer Jason of disneygeek.com sends us these photos from his trip to the parks on Friday, July 11, 2014. First stop today Disney California Adventure The area outside the Fly n Buy in Condor Flats now has Planes: Fire & Rescue merchandise. Went for a trip under the sea. It was only a couple … Continue reading "Disneyland Resort Photo Update – 7/11/14"
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Photo Album – Princess Tiana & Prince Naveen

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Travel back in time to October, 2009 at one of the Children’s Hospital of Orange County’s Walk in the Park at Disneyland. Along the route, fundraisers could stop and take photos of many beloved characters. Cast Members wanted people to keep moving so you could not obtain autographs or pose with characters until the park … Continue reading "Photo Album – Princess Tiana & Prince Naveen"
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