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Operation Disneyland: An Ambitious Live TV Special

09.30.2020 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

Credits for the 1955 TV look at preparations for the opening day Disneyland special. — The title credit for the 1955 TV special Operation Disneyland

The opening day of Disneyland carries an infamous story of unexpected crowds, miscues, and chaos. Viewed through today’s lens 60 years later, the issues on July 17, 1955 are an aberration.… Read more...

116. Zofia Kostyrko-Edwards on the Creation of Disney’s Animal Kingdom

09.21.2020 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

Zofia Kostyrko-Edwards was part of the original team that designed Disney's Animal Kingdom.

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Possibly the greatest achievement at Walt Disney World during the Michael Eisner era was Disney’s Animal Kingdom. It’s a beautiful blend of a theme park and zoo that expands on both concepts.… Read more...

A Thrilling Future: Disney’s Man in Space Episode

09.16.2020 by Dan Heaton // 2 Comments

Walt Disney looks at a rocket in the Man in Space episode from his TV series. — Walt Disney helped to drive interest in space exploration.

Included as part of Tomorrowland: Disney in Space and Beyond from the Disney Treasures series, the famous “Man in Space” episode is a classic. Originally airing on March 9, 1955, it was one of four episodes of the Disneyland TV show on the DVD focused on space travel.… Read more...