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Tag Archives: 1964 world’s fair
Disney Parks Then and Now
Earlier this month, I posted a marvelous photo of Walt Disney standing on the steps of the Main Street Train Station in 1955 looking out into the present. The component parts of that picture came from a amazing collection of … Continue reading
Posted in Disneyland
Tagged 1955, 1964 world's fair, Disneyland, dlr, epcot, history, magic kingdom, then and now
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Beyond the World’s Fair
The 1964 World’s Fair just had its 49th anniversary. It was very influential not just in the growth of Disneyland, but in Walt’s vision for EPCOT. After the Fair is a documentary that tracks not just what happened to some … Continue reading
Robert Sherman – A Son’s Tribute
The Disney Insider has posted a very touching tribute to recently deceased Disney songsmith Robert Sherman, or as the author called him — Dad. We all know there’s something special about “it’s a small world”, but I have new appreciation … Continue reading
Posted in Fandom, History, Music, Uncle Walt
Tagged 1964, 1964 world's fair, disney, history, iasw, It's a Small World, Music, sherman brothers, song writing, songsmith, tribute, walt disney, world's fair
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1964 World’s Fair with Imagineer Marty Sklar
I wish I could say I remember the 1964 World’s Fair, but alas I wasn’t quite even a glimmer in my parents eye then. I do feel like I’m acquainted with the project based on everything I’ve read about it … Continue reading
Posted in History
Tagged 1964, 1964 world's fair, bob gurr, disney, imagineer, Imagineering, walt disney, WDI, wed
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Harriet Burns, Official Disney Obituary
Note: Disney has released this obituary for Harriet Burns. I’ve included it in full here. Harriet Burns, Disney Legend and Veteran Imagineer For More Than 31 Years, Dies at 79 Helped to Create Classic Attractions For Disneyland and 1964 New … Continue reading
Posted in Imagineering
Tagged 1964, 1964 world's fair, disney, harriet burns, obituary, theme park, Walt Disney Imagineering, WDI, wed, wed enterprises
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