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A Media Preview Tour
As most Disney fans know, Disneyland opened to media previews (and a live broadcast on ABC – titled Dateline Disneyland) on July 17, 1955 – and to the general public the next day.
In honor of the recent 63rd anniversary, today we take a quick look at the attractions that were in operation in the park on Preview Day – with a twist. The twist – (more…)
Disneyland – Party of One (?)
After months of planning, personal debate and many flip-flops of my decision, it’s finally official, and I can declare publicly – (more…)
Walt Disney & Oscar – A Historic Relationship
With today being the Academy Awards in Hollywood, its a good time to look at Walt Disney and his record setting 22 individual competitive awards, along with 4 special merit awards. No individual (more…)
Current Attractions
AND we’re back! Sorry for the delay in postings lately, life has been crazy and Quest For Vault Disney was forced to take a back seat t everything else going on.
The second half of December is surprisingly quiet for Disney history, so instead of taking another tour of ExtinctAttractionLand or looking at movies or shows that need to be released for the vault, allow me to comment on some current Disney releases: Frozen and Saving Mister Banks. I’ll be brief, and also spoiler free. (more…)
Happy Birthday, Uncle Walt
Dreams. Everyone has them. Sometimes they are large, some are small. When we achieve our dreams, we celebrate. Some dreams are so large, they are ridiculed and told they are impossible. How we respond to the criticism defines who we are. Do we fold under the pressure and conform to what those around say is realistic? Or do we push past our critics and press on to accomplish what we dream of?
One such dreamer, Walter Elias Disney, (more…)
In Memory of Diane Disney Miller
A philanthropist was lost today. A legacy bearer was lost today. Diane Disney Miller, the oldest daughter of Walt and Lillian Disney, passed away today, November 19, 2013.
Photo used from the Walt Disney Family Museum website, waltdisney.org
The Start of Something Big
“I only hope that we don’t lose sight of one thing – that it was all started by a mouse.” Walt Disney, October 27, 1954, Season 1 Episode 1 of Disneyland. (more…)
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…)
Quest for the Vault Disney 