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Release the “In Plain Sight” Lost Classic

Hello, and welcome back to my thoughts and musings.  Today I take a look at one of the most famous Disney movies to not be released on DVD in the United States. (more…)

A View From Above

Hello, and wlecome back to my thoughts and musings.Today I want to venture into a gone but not forgotten section of Disneyland (and Disney World, as we shall see), by entering into ExtinctAttractionsLand.

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Happy (non)Un-Birthday!

Hello, and welcome to my thoughts and musings.  Today I honor a long lost, and recently honored Disney Legend, Ed Wynn.

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Isaiah Edwin Leopold was born on November 9, 1886 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  He made his vaudeville debut in 1903.  It was during his vaudeville career that he developed the high pitched giggle he famous for. (more…)

Remembering a Mooseketeer

Hello and welcome back to my thoughts and musings.  Today I look at a Disney Legend, an original Mouseketeer, and creator of the quintessential Disney park souvenir, Roy Willams.

Roy Williams

On July 30, 1907 Joseph Roy Willams was born in Colville, Washington.  Following his father’s passing in 1920, his family moved to Los Angeles. (more…)

A Voice For Generations

Hello, and welcome back to my thoughts and musings.  Today I direct appreciation towards a future Disney Legend, Jim Cummings.

Jim Cummings

Born in Youngstown, Ohio on November 3, 1952, James Jonah Cummings accepted his first Disney role in in 1983.  Another Disney Legend, Sterling Halloway, had fallen seriously ill, and voice actor Jim Cummings was selected to replace Halloway as the title role in Winnie the Pooh and the Day For Eeyore. (more…)

What’s This?

Hello, and welcome back to my thoughts and musings.  Today I am looking at a seasonal classic celebrating a milestone, and trying to decide  (more…)

Drop On In

Hello, and welcome back to my thoughts and musings.  Today, in the spirit of the season, (more…)

Today’s word is: Debate

Hello, and welcome back to my thoughts and musings.  Today I’m opening the door to a debate (screams).

Taking a page from the Disney, Indiana podcast, I’m taking a look at an actor who has played a role in several Disney projects, and then determining if said person is worthy of being named a Disney Legend. (more…)

Remembering America’s Sweetheart

Hello, and welcome again to my thoughts and musings.  Recently I’ve moved away from looking at specific Disney shows, movies and park attractions to remember and honor the individuals who played a vital role in making these endeavors successful.  Today we remember another Disney Legend, America’s Sweetheart Annette Funicello. (more…)

A Flair For Blair

Hello, and welcome back to my thoughts and musings.  Today marks another special occasion in the Disney Universe.  On October 21, 1911, influential artist Mary Blair was born.

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