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By Michael - September 23rd, 2010 The top-secret donut repository of Progress City, U.S.A.
In just a few short hours, Team Progress will be winging our way to scenic Southern California and the former orange groves of Anaheim. The destination? Destination D, the latest D23 joint, as well as a number of other tasks both recreational a research-related.
When Beacon Joe […]
By Michael - August 19th, 2010
When we began this series in late July, it was to celebrate the 100th birthday of one of the Disney studio’s great artists. Since then, we’ve traveled the world with Herb Ryman, witnessed his brushes with the greats of Hollywood’s golden era, and seen how he helped create the art of theme park design.
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By Michael - July 17th, 2010 Walt Disney displays a number of concept art pieces for Disneyland, all created by Herbert Ryman
“Hello?”
“Hi Herb, it’s Bill Cottrell. We’re over at the Studio working on something and Walt wants to talk to you.”
“Well, OK…”
“Hiya Herbie, it’s Walt!”
“Well hi, Walt, how are you?”
“Fine, Herb, fine. Now listen. I’m […]
By Michael - July 16th, 2010 To rub in the fact that most of us aren’t remotely cool at all, the Walt Disney Family Museum is having a series of events this weekend to celebrate the 55th anniversary of Disneyland. A number of Disney luminaries will gather over the course of three days to discuss the park and Walt himself. Tickets […]
By Michael - July 15th, 2010 From George McGinnis comes this:
Front row: George McGinnis, Show Designer (1975) and Luc Mayrand, Show Designer (2005). Second Row: Bill Watkins, Ride Designer (1975).
Bill asleep on his thrill ride. Proof it only goes 30 MPH. 😉
With me in the front seat at the 2005 reopening is the designer of the new show […]
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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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