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A web log for all fans of Walt Disney, The Disney Company, and its many products. Using the theories behind Walt Disney's family oriented entertainment and education, this blog is intended to be a safe read for the whole family. The Disney Blog is not affiliated with The Walt Disney Company in any way. All Disney parks, attractions, lands, shows, event names, etc. are registered trademarks of The Walt Disney Company. The Disney Blog is affiliated with LaughingPlace.com, the number one Disney Fan site on the internet. Please see creative commons license at the bottom of this page for copyright information. All content on this website is my own and does not necessarily represent the views of my employer or anyone else on the planet. The Disney Blog is supported by advertising and some of the links on this site and in product reviews are revenue share affiliate ads. I also do accept product for review and to give away as prizes. However, I compose all my editorial separate from any decision regarding advertising or affiliate links. YMMV.
Tag Archives: history
House of the Future Video
There was a time when Disneyland’s Tomorrowland positively reeked of futurism. Mass transportation, space exploration, and the benefits of scientific research were all put on a pedestal for the American public. One of the most famous examples of this was … Continue reading
Posted in Disneyland
Tagged 1957, 1967, Disneyland, history, home of tomorrow, house of the future, monsanto, theme park
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Disneyland goes Retro for Saving Mr. Banks
A terrific collection of photos from around Disneyland on November 6th and 7th can be found over on LaughingPlace.com. The park was playing host to a Hollywood movie production for “Saving Mr. Banks” complete with mega stars and set design … Continue reading
Posted in Disneyland, History, Uncle Walt
Tagged 1961, Anaheim, Disneyland, filming, history, hollywood, LaughingPlace.com, mary poppins, retro, saving mr. banks, tom hanks, walt disney
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Lincoln, my Review of Spielberg’s Latest Masterpiece
When I heard that Dreamworks movies would be distributed by the Walt Disney Studios, I immediately thought of how terrific it would be if Disney was able to distribute “Lincoln,” the movie Spielberg had been working on since 2001. If … Continue reading
Posted in Film, Film, Walt Disney Studios
Tagged abe lincoln, academy award, assassination, daniel day-lewis sally fields, ddl, DreamWorks, Film, history, lincoln, mary todd lincoln, movie, president, tlj
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Author Cory Doctorow Reveals Basis for His Haunted Mansion Obsession
I’ve long felt an affinity for the work and writing of author Cory Doctorow, in particular his love of the classic Disney attraction Walt Disney’s Haunted Mansion. It’s a love I share. However, we came to our love in very … Continue reading
Posted in Walt Disney World
Tagged cory doctorow, haunted mansion, history, Walt Disney World, WDW
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Pixar Shorts Volume 2 Now Available for Pre-Order
One of the most watched DVDs in our home is the volume of Pixar animated shorts. It chronicles the artistic and technological journey of the company from The Adventures of Andre and Wally B in 1984 (when they were still … Continue reading
