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I took home three keepsakes from our first visit to Walt Disney World in 1972:
A vintage Mickey Mouse T-shirt; the Information Guide they handed out at the gate, and a copy of A Pictorial Souvenir of Walt Disney World.
The T-shirt is currently reposing in a landfill. The Information Guide is tucked away in a box of similar guides I’ve collected over the years. The Pictorial Souvenir? It remains a constant source of information and, frankly, wonderment.

Marty Sklar’s Much-Anticipated Third Book to be Introduced at the D23 Expo in August
Posted onThe late Disney Legend Marty Sklar's third and final book, "Travels with Figment: On the Road in Search of Disney Dreams," will be featured at the upcoming Disney D23 Expo. Read about how the book was finalized after Sklar's death here.

From exhaust fumes to log flumes: The evolution of Splash Mountain
Posted onThe Splash Mountain attraction at Disneyland sprang from the mind of an Imagineer stuck in traffic. Read on for the history and details of how the popular Disney attraction developed.

At Disney, It’s Always about The Story … Even When the Story Isn’t Quite True
Posted onThe Story is always at the core of everything Disney does in its parks, from restaurants to themed lands, to attractions in those lands to even the properties where guests retreat to after a long day in those parks. But what happens when those stories aren't quite true?

The Role Magazines Have Played in Walt’s World
Posted onWalt Disney understood the power of the media, so much so that he employed some of the most talented wordsmiths he could find to help publicize his projects. Over the years, magazines have played a key role in getting the word out on Walt's expansive world.

Opening Day Attractions at Disney-MGM Studios: Gone, But Not Forgotten
Posted onDisney’s Hollywood Studios originally was conceived 30 years ago as a three-part experience; it is now a full-blown theme park, with the magic of Hollywood as its driving force.
Disney USA — Adventure is Out There!
Posted onEDITOR’S NOTE: Several days ago, AllEars.Net’s Picture This! photoblogger Scott Thomas wrote on how he found Disney in non-Disney places while traveling this summer. I guess it’s true that “Great Minds Think Alike,” because our Guest Blogger Norris Anderson has also written on this same theme. Take their advice — you can find Disney wherever … Continue reading "Disney USA — Adventure is Out There!"
Progress stood still during a torrential rain storm in the Magic Kingdom
Posted onThe exterior of Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress in Tomorrowland in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. It was a typical mid-June day in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World: Hot and humid, with ominous dark clouds lurking on the horizon. After riding on the WEDway PeopleMover in Tomorrowland, we decided to escape … Continue reading "Progress stood still during a torrential rain storm in the Magic Kingdom"
Senses Spa at Saratoga Springs Resort
Posted onGuest Blogger Elizabeth Brown shares her review of the Senses Spa at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort.
The 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair: A watershed moment in Disney history
Posted onWalt Disney stands in front of two World’s Fair posters in a publicity photo taken in 1964. [The Walt Disney Company] To many long-time Disney followers, the 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair was a watershed moment for the Walt Disney Company. Disney’s participation in the Fair saw the introduction of a radically new form of … Continue reading "The 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair: A watershed moment in Disney history"