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Clearing The Air On Disney’s Fume-Spewing Miniature Automobiles
Posted onThe Walt Disney Company has been a strong advocate for the environment, even so far as to establish the Disney Wildlife Conservation Fund in 1995, which was created to protect wildlife, restore habitats and inspire people to take action for the planet. But when Walt Disney World opened in 1971, there was one attraction that went totally against that environmental advocacy: The Grand Prix Raceway (now the Tomorrowland Speedway).
Disney Legend Bob Gurr’s Take On Roy And Edna Disney
Posted onDisney Legend Bob Gur deserves a special place in the Seven Dwarfs’ mine ... you know, the place where a million diamonds shine. After all, the affable Gurr is a bonafide gem. After posting a blog about Roy O. and Edna Disney – the “unsung” Disneys, as I called them – recently, I belatedly reached out to Bob to see if he had had any interactions with Roy and Edna. Turns out, he had some real gems to share.
Why Imagineers Had to Redesign an ENTIRE Disney Castle
Posted onOne of the Disney theme park castles had to be redesigned, but why?
The Twisted History of Disney’s Most Iconic Hotel
Posted onDisneyland's flagship hotel has a long, complex history.
Bottoms Up: Legendary Disney Cast Members Who Started On The Lowest Rung
Posted onClimbing the company ladder can be tough, especially when you start out on the bottom rung. That being said, it’s mind boggling how so many prominent Disney executives started their careers at jobs that many folks would consider menial.
3 Controversial Disney Ride Changes That Paid Off (and 2 That Made Things Worse)
Posted onDisney has a... checkered history of adding characters and IP to preexisting rides.
Roy O. And Edna: The Unsung Disneys
Posted onRoy O. Disney and his wife Edna never sought the spotlight. And while Roy and Edna spent their lives in the shadow of the incomparable Walt Disney, the two still made significant contributions to the success of the Walt Disney Company.
You Won’t Believe What Disney ALMOST Built in the Early 90s
Posted onDisney almost built a revolutionary theme park nearly 40 years ago.
Disney Fans Agree — These 6 Shows Never Should’ve Gone Away
Posted onWe love the modern Disney shows, but that doesn't mean we don't long for the shows of the past...

