Tag: Ward Kimball
It Turns Out, It’s Tough To Be It’s Tough To Be A Bug
Posted onWith the announcement that It’s Tough to be a Bug! in Disney’s Animal Kingdom is closing in favor of a Zootopia-themed show, we thought it might be a good idea to go back to It’s Tough to be a Bug!’s roots, to learn how that attraction came to be.
Disney Pic of the Week: Animation Courtyard
Posted onLike everything else at the Studios, the Animation Courtyard has undergone a number of changes over the years. At one time, you could get a glimpse as some very cool autographs and hand prints back in that area. Jim Korkis wrote the story about these hand prints his blog: The Hidden Hand-prints of The Magic … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Animation Courtyard"
Jim’s Attic: The Hidden Handprints of The Magic of Animation
Posted onThe Hidden Handprints of The Magic of Animation On May 1, 1989, the Disney MGM Studios officially opened with a dedication ceremony led by then CEO Michael Eisner. However, not long afterwards on that same day, there was another dedication ceremony in front of The Magic of Disney Animation building. Roy E. Disney talked at … Continue reading "Jim’s Attic: The Hidden Handprints of The Magic of Animation"
The Pinocchio Village Haus in the Magic Kingdom
Posted onThe Pinocchio Village Haus in the Magic Kingdom - history, theming, and extensive photos!
Disney Steam Trains – Part One – Disneyland
Posted onSometime ago, this article appeared in the AllEars® Newsletter (Part 1 and Part 2). Since not all of you receive this weekly publication, I thought I’d rerun it as a blog and add a few pictures. Enjoy. ——————————————————————————————– What is to follow is a brief history about Walt’s passion for steam trains and how this … Continue reading "Disney Steam Trains – Part One – Disneyland"

