Wednesday, 6 May 2015
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"WHO IS JOSEPH?" - A radio interviewer questioning me about my new book *Joseph and the Three Gifts* kept asking the same question over and over: "Who *was* Joseph?" I answer...
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bunny brexit - today's the day the big people were supposed to settle something called 'brexit'... last night brian and david took me to see what was – for a bunny – a ve...
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On Specs - I love the numerous wacky things to be found in Venice – such as bonkers spectacles! These, of course, are modeled on those worn by Peggy Guggenheim and ...
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THE SHY SNAIL - There was a Snail who was painfully shy and timid. “You know what your trouble is,” said the Blackbird, “you’re far too insular and self-possessed, too ret...
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SIBLEY PHOTOS
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Randos From September 1966 - These are not just random, but they are pretty dull too. Like this very "meh" look at "It's a Small World" and it's canal boats as seen from the Disneyland...
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Goebel DIS 084 Dinah - Color Sample (!) - It has been quite some time since I've posted here, and as the world has almost COMPLETELY changed it is not surprising. But, during these crazy times I h...
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The Thomas Touch - Another article from Sketches Magazine written by Jim Fanning, Disney historian and author. Frank consulted on the figurine of Mickey Mouse from *The Brave ...
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Ivanhoe & The Lionheart’s Ballad - I was pleased to recieve a comment recently by Laurence, regarding my article about the ‘medieval' chant used during one of the scenes of Walt Disney’s *S...
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The Mariachi Cobre perform “Remember Me” from Pixar’s Coco from their homes - It feels strange to be away from Disney’s theme parks for so long and it becomes clear what it is that you really miss about it – the cast members and pe...
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Temple Tuesday: Citizen Kane, Orson, and Shirley - I have been making it a habit to pop in an old classic film while eating dinner. Recently, I got out my “Citizen Kane” blu ray disc. Gregg Toland’s cinem...
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Flights of Fantasy Parade & The New Fantasyland - 1983 - Today, I have a few miscellaneous items, from the 1983 opening of Disneyland's New Fantasyland. We will also be taking a look at the "Flights of Fantasy" ...
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Disneyland In Art And Image - Over the years, Whitman (an imprint of that "golden" company, Western Publishing) issued an assortment of coloring books celebrating Walt Disney's Magic Ki...
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Terrors That Flap in the Night... - This was a very quick little doodle I did for a neighbor's child that is having a rough time with the Coronavirus safety guidelines. His mom was lamenting...
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Review: David Koenig's The 55ers: The Pioneers Who Settled Disneyland - [image: The 55ers Cover] I've only reviewed one book previously on this blog (Chris Strodder's *The Disneyland Encyclopedia*, in 2008). That shouldn't indic...
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Midnight reflections on Disney’s Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel - We reminiscence over our past visits to the original Disney’s Hotel New York and analyze the forthcoming changes to this beloved place. This is only an ...
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The Swisskapolka! - Don't call me swissy-pants. Let me tell you, it was no job for the faint-hearted. The turnstile position at the Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse required ...
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Storybook Land Scenes - Two snapshots featuring scenes along the bank of the canal through Storybook Land. The attraction reflected Walt's love of miniature and also Ken Anderson'...
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Snow White Sabbatical - Image copyright Disney's Official Snow White Facebook page, February 2016. After eight intense years of sitting in front of this computer, researching a...
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A New Post! HISTORIC - RARE - MINT 1957 Disneyland pass handwritten & signed by Walt Disney! - Hello Everyone! Well its been a while since we've had a new post so here goes. I stumbled across this little gem on Ebay (link). Dated *March 24, 1957*, ...
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Remembering George McGinnis - Disney Imagineer George McGinnis with a model of the Indiana Jones Adventure ride vehicle. This one is tough to write. Disney Imagineer George McGinnis ...
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Duck Eyes - [image: Daffy Duck 457]
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Screamin’ in California - One of the great things about walking around Paradise Pier is when riders go whizzing overhead on California Screamin’. It’s a driving force to the livel...
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Blu-ray Review: Pixar's "The Good Dinosaur" - “This is probably one of the greatest experiences I’ve ever had in my life, probably the toughest gig I’ve ever had,” says *The Good Dinosaur* director P...
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Finding Dory in Japan - Pixar is giving us a new Nemo adventure on the big screen but the Oriental Land Company is giving their guests a new Nemo attraction in the parks. OLC has ...
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Napoleon and Samantha - 1972 - Cute kids and animals were a hallmark of live-action Disney films and at first glance *Napoleon and Samantha* looks like just another in a long list. How...
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ASIFA EAST Memorial for Michael Sporn March 2, 2015 - Michael Sporn was one of the giants of the New York animation community. From 1980 until his untimely death last year, Michael Sporn’s studio produced many...
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An Open Letter to Tom Fitzgerald - Dear Mr. Fitzgerald, I read last week that you are taking over the creative direction of EPCOT, and I know I am not the first to write an open letter to ...
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Disney Wonder California Coast Cruise Sept 2013 (Day 2) - Day 2 was a sea day and I’ll be honest, I think sea days are the best part of any cruise. Seriously, I’m there to enjoy the boat, and there’s SO much to en...
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What do you give a 58-year-old Magic Kingdom? - What do you give a 59-year-old Magic Kingdom on her birthday? Especially when she has everything, like she did when I first pinned on a Mickey Mouse namet...
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'Monsters University' viral site - Briefly: Pixar's viral marketing division hit a home run with its just-released *Monsters University *website. The site is incredibly detailed, featuring ...
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Gem - Another gem I picked up the other day. How would you like to take delivery of 70,000 Art Corner cards?
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THE ATTRACTION POSTER BOOK IS HERE!!!! - Finally!! After several years its here!! Late May this Bible will appear at the parks. While it doesn't show EVERYTHING, it does have a good historica...
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Keep Calm And... - You've all seen versions of this floating around, so I thought I would make my version of it. Grab a copy and enjoy- just remember you saw it here first! ...
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Mickey's 60th Birthday Parade - The year 1988 Disneyland celebrated Mickey's 60th with a "Special " Birthday Parade... The Premise of the parade was that Mice from all over the world were c...
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Out and About: Meet Me at The Derby! II - Well, you waited 5 months for the breathtaking conclusion to my first post about the Brown Derby (link). Thanks, and welcome back! Today's post focuses on ...
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Carthay Circle Snow White art exhibit - Here is an image of a photo from my collection that shows the Snow White art display exhibited outside the Carthay Circle Theatre circa 1938. This photo al...
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