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Disney’s timeless battle between the young punks and the old guard

Floyd Norman — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Everything old is new again at the Mouse Factory. Or so says Disney Legend Floyd Norman, as he talks about the creative struggles that have gone at the Studios for decades now...(read more)

Toon Tuesday: What was it like to work at the Mouse Factory back in the 1950s?

Floyd Norman — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Disney Legend Floyd Norman talks about what it was like to work at Walt Disney Studios in the post-strike era. And to Floyd's way of thinking, "The Bad Old Days" were pretty darned good...(read more)

Cars Land construction continues, Golden Vine Winery to close in January

Jim Hill — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill shares what he’s heard about the DCA redo project. Including the upcoming three month-long rehab of this theme park’s high-end eatery...(read more)

Is Disney / Pixar finally getting serious about “Monsters, Inc. 2.” And … “The Tiger King” ?!

Jim Hill — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill’s back with even more domain names that The Walt Disney Company has registered over the past few weeks...(read more)

Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner Restaurant celebrates 75 years of great service

Galen Simon — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Galen Simon was at Knott's Berry Farm this past Saturday, as several dozen former waitresses joined Marion Knott for a reunion luncheon as well as a rededication of this Orange County historic landmark...(read more)

Lots of entertaining tails ... er ... tales were told at "The Little Mermaid" 20th anniversary event

Floyd Norman — Mon, 25 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Disney Legend Floyd Norman reports from Woodbury University. Where -- last Thursday night -- dozens of WDAS vets turned out to reminisce about the development & production of this Academy Award-winning animated feature...(read more)

Memories of Mouse Club conventions past

Greg White — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

JHM guest columnist Greg White looks back at the Summer of 1983. When a side trip to the Jolly Roger Hotel suddenly led to a whole new career in comics & collectibles...(read more)

Toon Tuesday : A tribute to Ollie Johnston

Todd James Pierce — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

JHM contributor Todd James Pierce looks back on last week's event at the El Capitan theatre. Where the cream of the animation industry came together to remember this Disney Legend...(read more)

Remembering Harriet Burns (1928 - 2008)

Todd James Pierce — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

JHM contributor Todd James Pierce reflects on the life & career of this Disney Legend reviews...(read more)

"Because if we get hit by a train, we're going to die and we're going to hell"

Ron Schneider — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Ron Schneider offers some tips about how a daddy & daughter can really make the most of their day at a Disney theme park...(read more)