HAPPY HALLOWEEN~The Disney History Way
A DISNEY HISTORY HALLOWEENby Paul F. AndersonEarly Sam McKim concept for the Omnimover ride system--a Ghostly Tug O'War.HOW DID THE DOOM BUGGY BECOME THE DOOM BUGGY?In one of my favorite Disney films “Song of the South” Uncle Remus sings to us a folk tale of how...
A Few Good Books
A Few Good Books: New and Forthcoming Books for Fall 2013At the moment, Paul and I are putting together a longer essay. In the past year, the rhythm of our blog has changed: instead of weekly posts of a page or two, we've favored more lengthy and in-depth...
DHI Podcast 004 The Ghost and Yale Gracey
Sea Captain -Haunted MansionNew Podcast. The Haunted Mansion that was never built. And a ghost--a real one--that WED effects master Yale Gracey (the man who created spirits for the Mansion) saw as a boy. Subscribe on iTunes to receive future episodes,...
Disney’s 1st Playmouse of the Month
©DisneyYes, you read that right, a Disney Playmouse of the Month. A relatively unknown magazine, published by Disney for their Cast Members, Backstage Disneyland, had it's own Playmouse centerfold in their Fall 1964 issue. When you see who the Editor was, none...
Walt’s Field Day – 1938
The amazing, untold story of Walt’s Field Day–the most infamous party in the history of animation. It took place in 1938 at the Narconian Resort.
DHI 003 – Walt’s Field Day
The story of the most famous party in the history of animation - the 1938 Snow White wrap party.Check out this episode!
MEET ME UNDER THE TOWER OF THE FOUR WINDS
THE TOWER OF THE FOUR WINDSby Paul F. AndersonWalt wanted a compelling visual marquee for Small World, primarily because the building was so plain and lifeless. He knew than an exterior marquee would be essential in attracting audiences, especially when it came to...
HEARTS OR TARTS~The Alice in Wonderland Story Conundrum…
Hearts of Tarts? One author's (Donald Duck's) solution to the nonsensical Alice in Wonderland.Mary Blair art featuring the Evil Queen's henchman cards...who are to keep Alice away from her beloved prince.Huh? Read further. And for the most comprehensive history of...
UPDATE: The Disneyland Monorail That Almost Was
Tomorrowland Concept - With Monorail Station - 1954UPDATE: The Disneyland Monorail That Almost Wasby Todd James Pierce Every now and then I update an old post--usually when I find new artwork or photos. Recently I updated an article called "The Greatest...
DHI 002 – Beyond Lincoln: Walt’s Vision for Animatronics in 1965
Walt Disney's plans for audio-animatronics at the end of his life. Host: Todd James PierceCheck out this episode!
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