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EPCOT – the early early years

Posted on April 21, 2010 by John Frost

Actually, so early that the park was still just barely on the drawing boards. Don’t miss the Progress City, USA post on the origins of EPCOT. EPCOT Center’s path from concept to execution was, in so many ways, far more … Continue reading →

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Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse – Rare Photos of 1962 Construction

Posted on March 23, 2010 by John Frost

If you’re a Disney theme park fan born after a certain date, there are certain things at the park that for you were always just there, even though in reality they were later additions to the park. When you realize … Continue reading →

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The Goofy Movie – Real Life Version

Posted on March 7, 2010 by John Frost

I suggest that Disney’s The Goofy Movie is one of the overlooked gems of Walt Disney’s animation pantheon. It was Kevin Lima’s coming out party as an Animation Director and largely a production of the short-lived French branch of Walt … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks for Bill Justice

Posted on November 19, 2009 by John Frost

It’s not often that fans of a particular artist get a chance to give back to that artist. But today us Disney fans get that chance. If you ever got a chuckle from a classic Chip & Dale cartoon or … Continue reading →

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Highlights of New Merchandise at WDW

Posted on November 18, 2009 by John Frost

Just wanted to quickly highlight some of the new merchandise that’s available at Walt Disney World these days. Haunted Mansion Action Figures! They’ve done something like this before, but these are more affordable. This new Pirates Mickey Ears actually looks … Continue reading →

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