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Barbara

Epcot

THE JAPAN PAVILION AT EPCOT

I’m always drawn to the tranquil beauty of the Japan Pavilion at Epcot. The warm tones and flowing architectural lines are so welcoming. Although the greenery of the garden is not indigenous to Japan – plants and trees from…

Disney Legends

REMEMBERING ANNETTE FUNICELLO

At the opening of Disneyland Park on July 17, 1955.  ‘Riding’ in the centre of a tiny cavalcade – Annette’s career with Disney begins.  An amazing talent and beautiful person, Annette Funicello was discovered by Walt Disney at an…

Collecting

VINTAGE VINYL – IT’S A SMALL WORLD

I started collecting vintage Disneyland Records years ago. The album cover art was what initially attracted me – but I now realize how special the original recordings are.  One of my favourites is the narrated version of It’s a…