The Lost Land
Did you ever hear the one about Holidayland? After the initial build, Walt asked around what people might be interested in. »
Disney History
Critter Country
You have lands that have come (New Orleans Square) and lands that have gone (Holiday Land), but lands whose name has changed? Critter Country started as the Indian Village. The attractions were Native Americans performs dances and rituals that were culturally significant to their lives. This tied into Walt's personal love of how this country has grown over the years. Over time, people grew more in... »
New Orleans Square
The first land to be added to Disneyland, New Orleans Square literally changed the landscape of Disneyland Resort. The expansion pushed the borders of the park into office areas, rerouting the train around the park. DLR was incredibly restricted where land was concerned. Growth of the park not only cannibalized infrastructure, but had to go deep underground. »
What could go wrong, only a punchline…….
“Here is adventure. Here is romance. Here is mystery.” The opening to the Adventureland dedication does not disappoint. The birthplace of Audio-Animatronics, The Jungle Cruise, Treehouses, Tiki Room, and, the Dominguez Tree? Adventureland was placed in the spot where the Dominquez’s lived. They were the family who owned the acreage where Disneyland was built and the tree still ex... »
One Foot in the Past
“Walt had one foot in the past and one in the Future” Tim O’ Day Former Public Relations Executive »
The History of the Souvenir
This product is a highly contested discussion that has taken place since the first stuffed animal was created. In the beginning, Walt capitalized on the revenue souvenirs could create. Eventually, Walt engaged Herman "Kay" Kaymen of Kansas City, and things changed at Disney. »
Melody Time
Melody Time is a Disney Classic. A set of vignettes and each can stand alone. It also allowed Walt Disney to partition the vignettes and tell the stories separately on the Sunday Evening Series. A Plethora of stories drawn in classic Disney style, accompanied by classic Disney music, Melody Time stand the test of artistic time for the past 70 years ago May 1948. »
Three Little Pigs
We have all heard of the story of how releasing Snow White in 1937 saved the studio from Bankruptcy. But did you hear the one about the Three Little Pigs? »
First Contact: How Disney Art can Transport You
"To all who come to this happy place, Welcome!" This was the opening statements Walt made on July 17, 1955. Tied into this statement are the posters throughout the Kingdoms of Disney. »
In the Beginning……
We all have it. That one thing we relate to when we were a child. What was it for Walt? »
In the Tiki, Tiki, Tiki, ……..
Have you ever noticed the Disney fascination with all that is Tiki? According to Wikipedia, Tiki was the first man created by Tane or Tumatuenga. To most of us it is the carved humanoid statues, or just the term we use to define the Pacific or Polynesian Cultures. »
The First Woman Imagineer
The answer might surprise you! March was Women's History month so please forgive my tardiness. Harriet Burns was Walt's first female Imagineer in 1955! In a male dominated field and time, Harriet Burns shined and Walt, with the Midas Touch of talent, was impressed by what Harriet brought to the table. »