Smart talk and stories behind the magic of theme parks
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There is so much history to uncover about Disney’s theme parks, especially the more distant past. We’ve heard many of the stories about the work of the Imagineers at WED on the 1964 World’s Fair, Walt Disney World, and beyond.… Read more...
Pinocchio still feels like an unlikely choice for a Disney picture. Released in February 1940, this adaptation of the novel by Carlo Collodi was more than double the cost of its predecessor. Unfortunately, it didn’t come close to the financial success.… Read more...
Adapted from the 1812 novel by Swiss author Johann David Wyss, this 1940 film was not a Disney production. RKO released the black-and-white film, and there are unconfirmed reports (from what I could gather) that Disney purchased the rights to avoid comparisons between their adaptation and this movie.… Read more...