Here’s a little look at the development of an idea that never appeared in the parks; these sketches by Imagineer Herb Ryman show the evolution of a concept for a “buffeteria” dining area in EPCOT. The sketches are undated, but we can divine that they are from fairly early in the park’s development – most […]
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One more notice for those of you who – like me – insist on having physical representations of media instead of digital: Four Decades of Magic is now available in actual, made-of-paper form from Amazon. It is, of course, also available for Kindle. For more details on its contents, and on my contributions, check […] One day more… Tomorrow marks the end of an era, when Mickey’s Toontown Fair closes in Orlando. Twenty-two years after its opening as a “temporary” area, Mickey’s Birthdayland, the cobbled-together land will face the bulldozer in preparation for the Fantasyland expansion. Mickey’s Birthdayland debuted to celebrate the Mouse’s 60th birthday in 1988. Pieced […] Bill Justice in his animation years (Photo via Cartoon Brew) The sad news arrived today that Disney animator, artist and Imagineer Bill Justice passed away this morning only a day after his 97th birthday. During a remarkable 47-year career at the company, Justice contributed to the animated features of Disney’s golden era as […] Things are getting spotty at the Walt Disney Family Museum this month, with screenings and discussions about 101 Dalmatians and a look at Disney’s relationship with the Academy Awards. Check out their website, and take a look at the events below: The Walt Disney Family Museum February 2011 Events Calendar Love is in the […] |
 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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