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Barbara

Epcot

IMAGINEERING HUMOUR

After a delivery of building materials. The Italy Pavilion at EPCOT Center circa 1981. * Photo courtesy of Disney Parks…

Disney Legends

FIVE THINGS ABOUT DISNEY LEGEND ALICE DAVIS

Photos:  Top Left – Alice Davis gives finishing touches to an Audio-Animatronic doll for It’s a Small World.  Top Right – Alice and Disney Legend Marc Davis were happily married for 44 years until Marc’s passing in 2000.  Bottom Left…

Character Greetings

MEETING LILO & STITCH

On our first visit to Walt Disney World as a couple, Michael and I had an incredible time. Although we had a small budget and only two days at Magic Kingdom Park, it was one of our best trips.…

Magic Kingdom

MAGIC KINGDOM AFTER DARK

Arriving at the gates of Magic Kingdom after dark is a whole new experience. Against a night sky the soft daytime colours of the train station disappear under a warm glow. The park is transformed by lighting at every…

Disney Decor

PAINTED BLOCKS INSPIRED BY MARY BLAIR

I’ve always admired the geometric designs Mary Blair created for It’s a Small World, one of Disney’s most beloved attractions. Her style was so completely original and her use of colour was innovative and unique. Coming up to the celebration…

Magic Kingdom

MY FIRST VISIT TO MAGIC KINGDOM

My first visit to Magic Kingdom was during the park’s golden age. I still have memories of the gleaming white spires of Tomorrowland, the lagoon in Fantasyland, the submarines of 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea and the colourful Skyway…