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Blog Post: Updated edition of "Building a Dream" covers even more of Disney's world

Jim Hill

Wow. Has it really been 15+ years since Beth Dunlop wrote " Building a Dream: The Art of Disney Architecture " ? Obviously Disney's world has gotten a whole lot bigger since 1996. Which is why I think it's terrific that Disney Editions recently decided to revisit Dunlop's book....

on10 Jan 2012
Blog Post: Is it possible to experience your favorite Disney Park attraction for the very first time … again?

Jim Hill

At last month’s “ Practically Perfect Night at Mary Poppins ” event at LA’s Ahmanson Theatre , a D23 member stood up and asked the cast of the North American touring company of this Disney / Cameron Mackintosh production how they did it. Where they found the energy to perform like that, night after night...

on4 Feb 2010
Blog Post: Seldom-seen concept art a highlight of "The Imagineering Field Guide to Disneyland"

Jim Hill

Having already put together Imagineering Field Guides for the Magic Kingdom , Epcot and Animal Kingdom , Alex Wright has taken a break from writing about the Walt Disney World Resort (Reportedly because the folks at Disney Editions want WDW Guests to get used to calling the park-formerly-known-as-MGM...

on12 Nov 2008
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
Blog Post: Monday Mouse Watch : WDI complains about all those complainers

Jim Hill

It's as predictable as the tides. First a new attraction soft-opens at one of the Disney theme parks. And then someone online declares this new ride or show is " ... the worst thing that Imagineering has ever designed." Which is why -- on the heels of "Spaceship Earth" 's torturous test-and-adjust period...

on4 May 2008
Blog Post: Monday Mouse Watch : It's lights out for DAK's "Rivers of Light" parade, while Beastly Kingdomme makes a character-based comeback

Jim Hill

For Disney's Animal Kingdom fans ... It's one of those bad news / good news kind of day. The bad news is ... Plans for DAK's long-in-development nighttime parade -- "Rivers of Lights" -- have been tabled. Not because Animal Kingdom management lost confidence in Steve Davison's original concept. But ...

on23 Mar 2008
Blog Post: Are George Lucas and the Walt Disney Company getting ready to expand their (Rebel) Alliance

Jim Hill

Roger A. writes in to ask: Jim, Bravo on your two recent articles on the Disney-MGM name change . After hearing the news, I was thrilled to find your very-informative articles on the subject. One thing you mentioned really intrigued me, and begs for more info: "We'll have to wait 'til "Disney's Hollywood...

on16 Aug 2007

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Blog Post: Updated edition of "Building a Dream" covers even more of Disney's world

Blog Post: Is it possible to experience your favorite Disney Park attraction for the very first time … again?

Blog Post: Seldom-seen concept art a highlight of "The Imagineering Field Guide to Disneyland"

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

Blog Post: Monday Mouse Watch : WDI complains about all those complainers

Blog Post: Monday Mouse Watch : It's lights out for DAK's "Rivers of Light" parade, while Beastly Kingdomme makes a character-based comeback

Blog Post: Are George Lucas and the Walt Disney Company getting ready to expand their (Rebel) Alliance