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Blog Post: Looking back at Walt Disney World's very first Thanksgiving Weekend

Jim Hill

Earlier this Fall, Disneyana fans could be heard all around the Web griping about the Company's plans for Walt Disney World 's 40 th anniversary. Or lack thereof. "I don't get it," (or words to that effect) was the constant refrain that you saw online. "Why isn't Disney...

on24 Nov 2011
Blog Post: Why Walt Disney Feature Animation opted NOT to make "My Peoples"

Jim Hill

I'm sure that you're already familiar with that Audio Animatronic version of Abraham Lincoln which appears in The Hall of Presidents at WDW 's Magic Kingdom . Copyright Disney Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved And maybe you've seen that cool, new NextGen version of Honest Abe which...

on21 Feb 2011
Blog Post: How the "Disney World" project was described to Florida legislators back in February of 1967

Jim Hill

If you've visited Walt Disney World recently, I bet that you got to see some of the fun 40 th anniversary items that the Resort's shops currently have in stock. And as we get closer to October 1 st (i.e. WDW's official opening date), I'd imagine that we'll see even more 40 th anniversary...

on4 Feb 2011
Blog Post: Will Johnny Depp’s version of the Mad Hatter soon be making appearances at Disney’s theme parks?

Jim Hill

First up, Mark K. writes to ask about WDW ’s Night Kingdom / Jungle Trek project: There was considerable talk several years back about a potential 5th park opening but I have heard no mention of it recently. Did the recession and the decision to remake fantasy land doom this project? Dear Mark K. – There...

on4 Jun 2010
Blog Post: From “Just Around the Riverbend,” here comes a brand-new Why For column

Jim Hill

Pavement Chaser starts things off with a rather succinct query. Which reads: Copyright 1995 Disney. All Rights Reserved Was there ever a Pocahontas ride in development? Pavement Chaser Dear Pavement Chaser – Whenever Walt Disney Animation Studios has a new project in development, you can pretty much...

on5 Feb 2010
Blog Post: Wine & dine & run for your lives! Mickey may be getting into the blood-sucking business

Jim Hill

In honor of Columbus Day, I thought that we’d spend today peeking over the horizon. Discovering what new worlds possibly awaits us by checking out some of the domain names The Walt Disney Company has registered over the past few weeks. All of you athletic-types who enjoy taking part in endurance events...

on12 Oct 2009
Blog Post: Monday Mouse Watch : Get ready for WDW's monstrous new coaster

Jim Hill

Judging by the long lines at " Toy Story Mania " as well as the brisk business that "Hey Howdy Hey!" & the gift shop across the way have been doing, it would appear that Pixar Place has already proven to be a very popular addition to Disney's Hollywood Studios . The only problem with the studio theme...

on21 Jul 2008

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Blog Post: Looking back at Walt Disney World's very first Thanksgiving Weekend

Blog Post: Why Walt Disney Feature Animation opted NOT to make "My Peoples"

Blog Post: How the "Disney World" project was described to Florida legislators back in February of 1967

Blog Post: Will Johnny Depp’s version of the Mad Hatter soon be making appearances at Disney’s theme parks?

Blog Post: From “Just Around the Riverbend,” here comes a brand-new Why For column

Blog Post: Wine & dine & run for your lives! Mickey may be getting into the blood-sucking business

Blog Post: Monday Mouse Watch : Get ready for WDW's monstrous new coaster