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Disney+ (/-?) : A Quester’s Review

It has now been several weeks since the launch of Disney+, the new streaming service from the Mouse’s empire. As previously written, this is a service I have been excited for since it was first announced – (more…)

Mousellaneous Q&As

Recently, The Walt Disney Company held its 2019 Shareholders meeting in St. Louis, Missouri. During this meeting, CEO Bob Iger made several comments about Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World parks. He also gave encouraging information about the new Disney+ streaming service.

Both topics have an impact on this site, as it pertains to Disneyland Park and the Disney Vault. What does it all mean? (more…)

Meet the Disney Legends pt 1

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Hello, and thanks for taking the time to read my thoughts and ideas.  Recently, I wrote about the Disney Legends, and was excited to note there is a special coming to Disney X-D on August 1, at 8:30 pm.  This is a different time slot that been previously announced. (more…)

Big Bands Update

Amazon is a great tool, isn’t it, my friends?  If you recall, earlier this month I wrote about Big Bands at Disneyland and lamented that the show is not currently available  (more…)

Honoring the Legends

Hello and welcome back to my thoughts and musings and pleas to bring back some of the classic Disney programs of old.  I am pleased to announce that Disney is taking a step in that direction.  I’ll explain along the way.

In 1987, the Walt Disney Company created a program to honor those who had made an impact on Disney during their careers, whether through acting, animating, theme park design, or writing.   (more…)

No Case To Big, No Case To Small

If you need help just call: Chip n Dale’s Rescue Rangers

Created by Walt Disney Television Productions, Chip ‘n Dale’s Rescue Rangers debuted on The Disney Channel on August 27, 1988.  After the one time airing of “Catteries Not Included” the show was green-lit for a series premiere.

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On March 4, 1989 Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers made its weekday debut, also on the Disney Channel.   (more…)

Big Bands at Disneyland

Hello, and welcome back to my thoughts and ramblings.  Growing up, my favorite station on TV was The Disney Channel, if you haven’t figured that out by now.  Even at five, going on six, I loved being able to see anything about Disneyland in particular, especially as we got closer to a family vacation to Anaheim.  Any show would do.  Even, and especially, Big Bands at Disneyland.

The series, hosted by Peter Marshall, was filmed at (more…)

Welcome to Pooh Corner

One of the original shows of The Disney Channel, the first live action Winnie the Pooh show debuted the day the Disney Channel launched on April 18, 1983.  The show debuted at 7 am EST, making it the first program to air on The Disney Channel.

Disney Archivist Dave Smith described the show as performers in costumes and masks in storybook a settings.  The show used a technique described as “advanced puppetronics.”

The half hour time-blocked show would consist of (more…)

I Want My D-TV

Welcome back, and thanks for taking the time to read my thoughts.

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In 1984, a year after the premiere of The Disney Channel, D-TV was introduced as a five minute short between standard evening programming.  Playing off of MTV music videos, D-TV was a classic oldie song mixed with Disney animation. (more…)