Legends Plaza at The Walt Disney Studios reminds me that not often in one’s life can you be surrounded by such greatness in one location. The many notable men and women that have shaped The Walt Disney Company have been immortalized in this special spot in Burbank, California. Last we met, we looked...
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by Lindsay Diamond Last week, my father and I strolled the streets of Downtown Disney, taking in the busy sights and sounds. While shopping in and around the stores, I noticed a playlist playing music from Hercules, Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Mulan. (I, personally, would’ve also added Tarzan to that mix,...
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The Utilidor system at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is top secret, like a James Bond I-could-tell-you-but-I’d-have-to-kill-you kind of thing. Photographs of their interior are strictly forbidden, but I was able to find an excellent website, Hidden Mickeys of Disney, that not only displays a photo but also offers tunnel details and maps of their...
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Two years ago when I decided to start my website/blog Illuminating Epcot, I never thought it would still be going after a couple of years. And a year ago when Generation Mouse Started, I certainly never thought I’d be taking part in a Disney Podcast! If you will stick with me, I’d love to...
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In the shadow of the Team Disney – The Michael D. Eisner Building at The Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California, the spirits of important men and women of The Walt Disney Company fill a plaza dedicated in their honor. Legends Plaza is a place that permanently recognizes such extraordinary and integral contributions of the Disney Legends...
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For any of you who know me, or have checked out IlluminatingEpcot.com, its pretty obvious that one of my all time favorite things EVER at Walt Disney World, was the Tapestry of Nations parade that was in Epcot from 1999 to 2003. There are many people who feel the same way as I do...
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I really enjoyed my World Showcase comparison of Japan and hope you did to, which is why we are carrying on with our World Showcase trek with Canada!! The Canada pavilion is gorgeous and has very fascinating buildings! Its unique in that you have to walk up steps to get into the pavilion’s main...
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Siblings have a special bond, I know I would do anything for my brothers and sisters. As I say this, I don’t know if I could mortgage my home and hand them the money for something like the first feature length animated film. That’s what Roy O. Disney did for his younger brother, Walt. The relationship...
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“For eons, our planet has drifted as a spaceship through the universe. And for a brief moment, we have been its passengers”. Last month I wrote about how they built the icon that is Spaceship Earth. This month I will write about the actual ride inside the icon, which has seen many changes...
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It’s time for the second post in the series of “How they built an icon.” To some it’s a geodesic sphere, to others it’s the giant golf ball (which if it was the player would have to be 1.2 miles tall), but the focal point of Epcot is known as Spaceship Earth. This is...
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