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Disney USA — Adventure is Out There!

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
EDITOR’S NOTE: Several days ago, AllEars.Net’s Picture This! photoblogger Scott Thomas wrote on how he found Disney in non-Disney places while traveling this summer. I guess it’s true that “Great Minds Think Alike,” because our Guest Blogger Norris Anderson has also written on this same theme. Take their advice — you can find Disney wherever … Continue reading "Disney USA — Adventure is Out There!"
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Presents Make Believe: The World of Glen Keane

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
The Walt Disney Family Museum's newest original exhibition, Make Believe: The World of Glen Keane, showcasing the work of this critical Disney animator and artist, opens on March 8 in the museum's Theater Gallery and will be on view through September 3, 2018. Keane's dynamic artistic talent brought to life some of the most unforgettable characters of our time, from the imposing Beast and fearless Tarzan, to the daring heroines Ariel, Pocahontas, and Rapunzel. The exhibition was curated by Glen Keane in partnership with Michael Labrie, the museum's Director of Collections and Exhibitions. For more information on the exhibit, call 415-345-6800 or visit the website waltdisney.org/glen-keane.
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Presents Deja View: The Art of Andreas Deja

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
The Walt Disney Family Museum is presenting an original exhibition of works by Andreas Deja, one of the most accomplished and versatile character animators working today. On view from March 23 to October 4, 2017, Deja View: The Art of Andreas Deja will showcase original works on paper and maquettes of Deja's most iconic Disney characters, from menacing villains such as Scar and Jafar to larger-than-life muscle men like Gaston and Hercules, and the much-beloved Mama Odie and Lilo Pelekai.
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Adventures by Disney Introduces Amazonian Adventure, Weekend Trips for 2015

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
New itineraries for adventurous travelers unfold in the Ecuadorian Amazon and America’s most beloved locations BURBANK, Calif. (May 21, 2014) – Leading travel operator Adventures by Disney continues to bring the world’s greatest stories to life with the introduction of three new unparalleled itineraries for 2015. Each itinerary is designed to bring families together in … Continue reading "Adventures by Disney Introduces Amazonian Adventure, Weekend Trips for 2015"
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Walt Disney Family Museum

Posted on by Jack Spence
San Francisco is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. There are few other metropolises that can top the romance, excitement, and loveliness found in the City by the Bay. San Francisco offers first class dining, shopping, and entertainment. Man-made tourist attractions abound with the likes of Fisherman's Wharf, the cable cars, Alcatraz, and China Town just to name a few. And if you feel like experiencing more natural surroundings, the giant redwoods of Muir Woods and the vineyards of Wine Country are just an hour's drive away across the Golden Gate Bridge. Yes, San Francisco can easily fill a week of your time. But if all this wasn't already enough, a new shining star in the city's roster of tourist attractions opened on October 1, 2009, The Walt Disney Family Museum.
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Cruising to Vancouver on the Disney Wonder – Day 4

Posted on by Gary Cruise
May 23, 2013 Carol slept much better while we were docked . . . the engines were shut down and the ship wasn’t rocking. We were up at 7:00 and started the day slowly with coffee in the stateroom. By 8:00 we headed up to Beach Blanket Buffet for a light breakfast. Then it was … Continue reading "Cruising to Vancouver on the Disney Wonder – Day 4"
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Cruising to Vancouver on the Disney Wonder – Day 3

Posted on by Gary Cruise
May 22, 2013 Our plans to get up early and watch our approach to the Golden Gate Bridge didn’t work out. The ship was rocking and rolling all night long and Carol didn’t sleep well. Apparently the relentless drone of my snoring didn’t lull her back to sleep. So this morning we were already under … Continue reading "Cruising to Vancouver on the Disney Wonder – Day 3"
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The Walt Disney Family Museum

Posted on by Gary Cruise
“If you’re going to San Francisco, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair”. Scott McKenzie – 1967 That popular song by Scott McKenzie drew flower children from across North America and around the world to San Francisco in 1967. It was the Summer of Love. Not many people sport flowers in their hair … Continue reading "The Walt Disney Family Museum"
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