On December 5th 1901 Walt Disney was born. To mark the anniversary of this day, the Disney Insider shared vintage photos and inspirational quotes. Here are two of my favourites – a candid photo of Walt Disney at Disneyland Park and…
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The White-Cheeked Gibbons, like many animals at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, are part of a species Survival Plan coordinated by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). These wonderful creatures are endangered due to the loss of their natural habitat…
On our honeymoon visit Michael and I booked a Backstage Safari – a three hour look at the dedicated care of animals at the park. It was wonderful to see the quality of care at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Cast Members ensure…
Pictured at Lillian and Walt Disney’s anniversary celebration in The Golden Horseshoe taken four days before the grand opening of Disneyland Park. Diane stands next to her mother Lillian, with her sister Sharon and father Walt Disney. Diane Disney…
Michael meets Marie from the classic Disney film The Aristocats. Before she left, Marie gave Michael a kiss on the cheek. Her costume had an added feature – a ‘smooch’ sound-effect built in. It was a cute surprise.…
Maelstrom was a dark boat ride that took guests on a high seas Norwegian adventure complete with a Viking longship. There were trolls and polar bears and the mysterious glowing eye of Odin at the top of a peak.…
While on our honeymoon visit to Epcot, Michael and I adopted a Sea Turtle nest at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort. Made possible through the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund, a fifty dollar donation ensured the daily monitoring and protection of a Sea…
One of the classic must do’s in Adventureland is the Swiss Family Treehouse. Based on the Disney film Swiss Family Robinson, this iconic attraction has delighted guests since opening day in 1971. The Robinson family’s story can be read…