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The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949)

01.20.2020 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

The finale of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is the highlight of The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad. — The Headless Horseman still makes an impression today.

With the arrival of Disney Plus, it’s interesting to look back at Disney’s package films in the context of today’s releases. Combining multiple shorts into a feature would likely need a theme, which was lacking with some 1940s releases.… Read more...

91. Imagineer Don Carson on Splash Mountain and Mickey’s Toontown

01.06.2020 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

Imagineer Don Carson poses in front of Mickey's Toontown in Disneyland, where he was a show designer.

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When I’ve talked to former Disney Imagineers about colleagues they admire, a name that comes up frequently is Don Carson. His expertise in theme park design is evident through his diverse career at Disney and well beyond.… Read more...

90. Dustin Engels, Around the Worlds in 80 Days

12.16.2019 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

The cover image for Dustin Engels' book Around the Worlds in 80 Days, published by Theme Park Press.

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It’s common for Disney fans to dream about the perfect trip. It could involve doing all four Walt Disney World parks in one day or visiting Walt’s original park at Disneyland.… Read more...