Dumbo the Flying Elephant is the classic Magic Kingdom attraction that everyone loves. I had my first spin on this vintage favourite circa 1979. A recent refurbishment has improved the experience with an interactive queue, two sets of flying…
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In the earliest days of production at the Walt Disney Studios it was female artists who made up the Ink and Paint Department. They worked on every film with the utmost skill, precision and dedication. The first woman to…
The beauty of sunrise at the Tropic Seas in Lauderdale-By-The Sea. I have so many wonderful memories of family vacations spent here. This resort hotel is an understated gem located right on a stretch of private beach. A perfect…
Pirates of the Caribbean is the Disney attraction – it was the last to be overseen by Walt Disney himself. Brought to life by the tremendous talent of Disney Legends Marc Davis, Claude Coats, Leota Toombs and Alice Davis – with…
In the 1940’s when creative careers weren’t readily offered to women, Walt Disney gave the opportunity to many. At the Walt Disney Studios the Ink and Paint Department was made up almost entirely of female artists collectively producing thousands…
Being able to step into the story at Magic Kingdom is what I’ve always loved about the park. In Fantasyland, Under The Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid is not on my list of must do’s, but the…
It’s so important to have a plan for your Magic Kingdom visit, or you probably won’t get anything done. But sometimes it works out just as well to go with the flow. After holding at Fantasyland station on a…
The Haunted Mansion is one of only two classic Disneyland attractions to launch a live-action film. The other is a bit more pirate-y and we all know how that franchise turned out! After watching The Haunted Mansion for the…