Tag: Walt Disney
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Walk in Walt’s Disneyland Footsteps Tour ~ New in 2012
Just when you think you have seen it all, and there is nothing new you can learn about Disney’s original Magic Kingdom, Disneyland brings us the popular tour, Walk in Walt’s Footsteps, the story version.
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New Disney Parks Merchandise Continues to Impress
This summer was big in the world of Disney Parks merchandise. From new Dooney & Bourke bags to a wider variety of items available for purchase to the shocking return of resort specific merchandise, shoppers in both Walt Disney World and Disneyland found themselves reaching into their pockets and walking away with prized treasures. As…
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Magic Kingdom No Longer a “Dry” Park Against Walt’s Wishes
When Walt Disney first designed the Magic Kingdom, he made it clear that alcohol was not to be sold. The concept for the park was to be “family oriented” with children and their parents enjoying time together. Much unlike what happens at some carnivals, state fairs, or non-Disney theme parks, an adult member of the…
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Imagineers and Executives Chat About Buena Vista Street, Annual Passholders and More
Following the Grand Re-opening of Disney California Adventure, The DIS, along with other members of the online media, was able to sit down with some of the creative teams that made it happen. With several conversations going on in the room at once, the audio is not “podcast worthy”, but I’ve been able to sit…
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Grand Re-Opening Ceremony of Disney California Adventure
Here is a video and photos from the June 15th Grand Re-Opening Ceremony of Disney California Adventure!
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A Walk Down Buena Vista Street
Take a trip back in time with me… “It was July 1923. I packed all of my worldly goods – a pair of trousers, a checkered coat, a lot of drawing materials and the last of the fairy tale reels we had made – in a kind of frayed cardboard suitcase. And with that wonderful…
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Preview Dinner at California Adventure’s Carthay Circle Restaurant
The Carthay Circle Restaurant doesn’t officially open until June 15th (along with the rest of Buena Vista Street), but we were able to take a look around recently and sample of few of their menu items at a special preview dinner. The restaurant is filled with history, which is only appropriate as the exterior is…