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By Michael - December 13th, 2023 Dick Nunis tests out the slides at River Country, 1976.
Losing a legend is never easy, and this one hits particularly hard. It was announced today that the former chairman of Walt Disney Attractions, Dick Nunis, has passed away at the age of 91.
Nunis was a bona fide Disney Legend; after hiring […]
By Michael - October 16th, 2023 Lillian, Walt, Ruth, Roy, and Edna Disney outside the Disney Brothers Studio
One hundred years ago today, on October 16th, 1923, the Disney Brothers Studio was founded in Los Angeles. What began as a shoestring operation of just a handful of people has, in the ensuing century, become the singular, dominant force in the […]
By Michael - August 2nd, 2023
Let’s return to EPCOT Center for a patriotic extravaganza like no other! Join us for a look at the creation of the groundbreaking attraction The American Adventure, and the history of Americana-themed spectacles that preceded it in the 19th and 20th centuries. Then take your seat for a history of the beloved singing group […]
By Michael - August 2nd, 2023 Maquette of Dreamfinder based on concept art by X. Atencio
Our 40th anniversary retrospective of EPCOT Center gathers one little spark of inspiration to make some memories! Follow Figment to the Dreamport as we explore the development of the classic attraction Journey into Imagination, and find out about previous Kodak promotions both at Disneyland […]
By Michael - May 27th, 2023 Conceptual rendering of the Universe of Energy, 1977
We’re riding on sunshine as we continue our 40th anniversary retrospective of EPCOT Center with a look at a few of the faces of energy! Cross the bridge future bound as we explore the development of the classic attraction Universe of Energy, and find out about […]
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The Progress City Primer
From the Progress City archives comes this collection of 33 tall tales and true from Disney history. Available in paperback, hardback, and ebook formats.
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