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Smart talk and stories behind the magic of theme parks

Swiss Family Robinson: An Odd Alternative (1940)

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The treehouse where the family lives in the 1940 adaptation of Swiss Family Robinson.
The set design is impressive in the 1940 Swiss Family Robinson.

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...

103. Michael Crawford on Progress City U.S.A., Horizons, and EPCOT the City

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The logo for the Progress City, U.S.A. blog, owned by author and historian Michael Crawford.


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When you look beyond official histories of Walt Disney World and the Walt Disney Company in general, so many other interesting stories are out there. I enjoy reading about all the weird promotions and odd attractions that Disney has created over the years.… Read more...

94. Nathalia Holt on The Queens of Animation

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The cover image of the book The Queens of Animation by Nathalia Holt.


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So much has been written about Disney’s animated films and the life of Walt Disney, and it’s easy to think we know the whole story. There are always new avenues to explore, but the main components are known.… Read more...