Smart talk and stories behind the magic of theme parks
Going back to its early days with Bambi, Disney films have focused on conservation and showing a love of nature. A prominent example is the 14 True-Life Adventure films released from 1948 to 1960. The series began with Seal Island and included seven shorts before evolving into feature films with The Living Desert in 1953.… Read more...
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One of my favorite parts of visiting Walt Disney World as a kid was experiencing attractions that were unlike anything else out there. You couldn’t see a Circle-Vision film in St.… Read more...
I love old Walt Disney World souvenir videos. They give us a brief glimpse at a different resort from the one we have today. Marketing sold the actual rides and shows, not just the magic. The vintage presentations are wonderfully cheesy, but not in terms of princesses and pirates.… Read more...