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First Killer Whale ever born at SeaWorld Orlando dies at age 25

Posted on October 5, 2010 by John Frost

After a brief illness, Kalina, the first Killer Whale born at the SeaWorld Orlando facility, has died. Kalina was 25 years old and had given birth to several calves of her own. An exact cause of death will be determined … Continue reading →

Posted in Florida Attractions | Tagged animal care, aquatica, death, kalina, killer whale, orca, orlando, safety, San Diego, seaworld orlando, shamu, training | 3 Comments

Walt Disney’s Secret Sauce – How to Train an Animator

Posted on June 17, 2010 by John Frost

In December of 1935 Walt Disney sent an 8-page memo to Don Graham, a Chouinard Art Institute animation instructor, with suggestions on how to train animators to be prepared for the intensive Walt Disney Studios animation process. This missive helped … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Animation Business, History, Uncle Walt | Tagged 1935, Animation, calarts, history, letter, training, walt disney, walt disney productions, Walt Disney Studios, wdfa | 1 Comment

Disneyland Culinary Academy

Posted on September 25, 2009 by John Frost

The folks out west must be jealous that EPCOT has just kicked off it’s food and wine festival. They’ve released this video that provides a peak backstage at a unique opportunity for Disneyland Resort cast members – a culinary academy. … Continue reading →

Posted in Disneyland, Food and Drink | Tagged cast member, culinary academy, Disneyland, food, foodie, theme park, training | 1 Comment

Goofy does Spring Training

Posted on May 16, 2009 by John Frost

Disney’s Wide World of Sports is Walt Disney World’s hidden 5th gate. While it doesn’t even scratch the surface of the big four in terms of guest attendance, for the athletes who participate there, it’s a big deal. As you … Continue reading →