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Retro Space Mountain

Space Mountain II has just re-opened at Disneyland. It’s exactly the same track layout as the original Space Mountain in exactly the same building, but with a 100% new track (which makes for a fast, smooth ride) and some great new special effects (the launch tube and deceleration tube are amazing). They’ve even cut a… Read More »Retro Space Mountain

Ollie Johnston report to the White House please

In what is a great honor for him, and for his fellow members of Disney’s illustrious team of original animators, Ollie Johnston is being awarded the 2005 National Medal of Arts. Johnston is the first animator to receive the award since its founding in 1985. In addition to his accomplishments as an animator, Johnston co-authored… Read More »Ollie Johnston report to the White House please

Wanted: Young Tarzan… must yodel

Do you know a young boy with a lots of energy, a great voice, and a desire to swing from the trees? Well get him on up to Broadway for an audition. Disney is looking to cast the ‘Young Tarzan‘ role for their broadway musical retelling of the hit Tarzan animated feature.

The ‘official’ LOST podcast

ABC’s hit television show LOST has a Posse… er Podcast. The first episode interviews actors Josh Holloway (Sawyer) and Daniel Dae Kim (Jin) and producers Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse. No big secrets were revealed, but the 18 minute show was smoothly produced, full of interesting interviews, and under the 22 minute length I’ve decided… Read More »The ‘official’ LOST podcast

Disney World acquires new sponsor

We’ve been hearing about this deal for some time now. A new major corporation would step in and sponsor Spaceship Earth and a few other attractions around the resort kicking off a small wave of renovations across Epcot as it gets ready for its 25th Anniversary. The announcement finally came today and the new sponsor… Read More »Disney World acquires new sponsor

Photos: Disneyland 1973

Continuing in the photo trend, here are some pictures snapped in 1973 at Walt’s beloved park — Disneyland. Loads of history here. I’ll highlight a few of the biggies, but all the pictures are interesting from a fan’s perspective. Picture of the Mark Twain Sternwheeler without the new familiar peaks of Big Thunder Mountain behind… Read More »Photos: Disneyland 1973

Small World Viewmaster Set on Flickr

While we’re on the subject of Flickr Sets, here’s a great one with scans from a vintage Viewmaster reel of Disneyland’s it’s a small world attraction. It’s my best guess that the blue paint job on the clock tower portion of the ride places these slides in the late 70s early 80s. I have a… Read More »Small World Viewmaster Set on Flickr

Cinderella Castle and the Xmas Tree

Castle and Tree, originally uploaded by indigoskye. Just posted a new flickr set of my Sunday romp through the Magic Kingdom. November 6th and the Christmas Decorations are already up. You can also check out the same photos on LaughingPlace.com. The christmas tree is normally erected in Town Square, but due to ongoing construction of… Read More »Cinderella Castle and the Xmas Tree