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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…)

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.

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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…)

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…)

My Favorite Disneyland Attractions Is…

Hello, and welcome to my Disney thoughts.  I appreciate you taking a few moments of your day to read my thoughts and ramblings.

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I’m stepping out of my traditional subject of Vault Disney, in that I’m not looking at Disney television shows that are no longer available to watch on television. I’m also not going to be pushing Disney to create a separate channel for classic Disney shows like Wonderful World of Disney or Mickey Mouse Club.  Today, I want to focus on one of my pseudo-pet peeves.

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It’s a question I get asked anytime I start talking about Disneyland: What’s your favorite ride at Disneyland?

The answer is:   (more…)

Remembrances again and Honorings

Welcome back, and I thank you for taking the time to read my thoughts and ramblings.

As June 24 winds to a close, there are two occasions I want to recognize related to today. (more…)

Dear Disney Programming

Hello, and thanks for taking the time to read my thoughts again today.  Instead of Disney history today, a quick look at the process that inspired this blog.  Last week I engaged on a Twitter discussion with some friends regarding Disney programming, which spawned this blog entry: http://confessionsofadisnerd.com/2013/06/21/lock-me-in-the-vault/

I posted a comment on that feed, which I also emailed directly to the Disney Company.  Below are the comments I posted on Friday, as well as (more…)

To All Who Enter This Place, Welcome

Hello, and thanks for stopping by!  This is a place to remember classic, hopefully never to be forgotten, Disney of the past, or Vault Disney.  I refer to the classic shows, attractions and characters that now reside inside the Disney Archives, physically located in Burbank California and metaphorically located in our minds.

Here’s some examples of what I mean.  When I was a kid, my family subscribed to the Disney Channel, when it was a premium content channel. (more…)