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Tucked far-away in a back corner of Adventureland is one of our “must-do” Disneyland attractions. The Indiana Jones Adventure is always a priority when Carol and I visit Disneyland! The entrance to the Indiana Jones Adventure is between The Jungle Cruise and Pirates of the Caribbean, but the entrance for The Temple of the Forbidden … Continue reading "Disneyland’s Indiana Jones Adventure"
D23 Destination D: Attraction Rewind, Day 2
Posted onDay 2 was focused on attractions, and references to attractions, which have either been removed from the parks, or never made it to fruition.
Disney Legend Tony Baxter and Designer and Sculptor Terri Hardin to Appear at Walt Disney’s Carolwood Barn in April
Posted on(Los Angeles, CA, Tuesday April 1, 2014): Disney Legend and Walt Disney Imagineering Creative Advisor Tony Baxter, and designer, sculptor and puppeteer Terri Hardin will be making an appearance at Walt Disney’s Carolwood Barn on Sunday, April 20, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Tony is a 47-year veteran of The Walt Disney Company. He … Continue reading "Disney Legend Tony Baxter and Designer and Sculptor Terri Hardin to Appear at Walt Disney’s Carolwood Barn in April"
A Window for Disney Legend Tony Baxter
Posted on“I’m not subtle.” –Tony Baxter On November 1st, Disneyland bestowed its highest honor on Disney Legend/Imagineer Tony Baxter–a window on Main St., USA. Baxter has enjoyed a long and illustrious career with Walt Disney Imagineering since the age of 17, and maintains active in mentoring the current crop of Imagineers despite stepping down his involvement … Continue reading "A Window for Disney Legend Tony Baxter"
Jim’s Attic: Century 3
Posted onDisney Historian Jim Korkis goes up into his imaginary attic to rummage around his archives and often stumbles across an unusual story about Walt Disney World. Those who have met me know that I take real joy in talking about Walt Disney. I miss the “Horizons” attraction at Epcot. I miss visiting Sea Castle Resort, … Continue reading "Jim’s Attic: Century 3"
The Disney Legends Ceremony 2013
Posted onOnce again, the D23 Expo hosted the Disney Legends Ceremony. This year the new Legends are: Tony Baxter, Collin Campbell, Dick Clark, Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Jobs, Glen Keane, and Ed Wynn.
The ceremony ran over 2 hours so we cut the video into segments for easier viewing.
2013 Disney Legends Announced!
Posted onMonsters Inc. and Monsters University stars Billy Crystal and John Goodman, technology visionary Steve Jobs, television icon Dick Clark and other beloved contributors to the Disney legacy will be named and honored as official Disney Legends during the D23 Expo 2013 at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 10, in the D23 Expo Arena at the Anaheim Convention Center.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Celebrates 60 Years of Imagineering at Disney’s D23 Expo
Posted onIn honor of the 60th anniversary of Walt Disney Imagineering and the origins of Disney Parks and Resorts, Imagineering is hosting an "open house" at the D23 Expo, August 9-11, opening the doors of its unique facilities and offering an unprecedented look at its creative processes-all on the floor of the Anaheim Convention Center. In addition, Imagineers past and present will host an entire day of panel discussions on Sunday, August 11, celebrating their 60 magical years of "dreaming and doing."
Thanks for the Memories, Tony Baxter!
Posted onLast week, Tony Baxter, Senior Vice President, Creative Development, Walt Disney Imagineering, announced his departure from his full-time position at WDI.
Collectables for a Cause Auction #1 – Poster Art of the Disney Parks Book Autographed
Posted onAuction # 1 – Poster Art of the Disney Parks Hard-cover book with multiple autographs INCLUDING Tony Baxter. FINAL BID – $145 THANK YOU! ( For complete rules scroll down.) Time for my semi-annual Collectables for a Cause. I am auctioning some special items from my personal collection as a way to aid my fundraising … Continue reading "Collectables for a Cause Auction #1 – Poster Art of the Disney Parks Book Autographed"
