In a realm where dreams once danced, subtle whispers of change now stir. Beneath the veneer of a cherished kingdom, lies a transformation, quiet yet profound. The story begins at the whisper of a...
Category - Disney Inspirations
Discovering the Walt Disney Museum in Marceline, Missouri
Join me as we explore the Walt Disney Museum in Marceline, Missouri—an homage to the creative mind behind the Disney magic and the unassuming hometown that sparked it all. Crafted by devoted...
A Magical Place: A Family Farm in Marceline, Missouri
Follow along as we journey to Marceline, Missouri—the Disney family farm and the birthplace of Walt Disney's imagination. Discover how this unassuming forty-acre patch of land shaped the creative...
Ollie Johnston: Nine Old Men
Ollie Johnston was an early and influential animator at the Disney Company, and worked on the company’s animated movies from the very first full-length one. He is remembered by the company today in...
Eric Larson: Nine Old men
Eric Larson was a Disney animator, and later became a Disney Legend. Yet, Eric did not want to work at the Disney Company in the beginning. He ended up there by chance, wanted to quit, was talked...
Les Clark: Nine Old Men
Les Clark was one of the longest-serving animators at the Walt Disney Company, and the first of the famous “Nine Old Men” animators of the early days of the company. He started by being literally...
Milt Kahl: Nine Old Men
Milt Kahl was a born artist and perfectionist who went on to become one of the most transformative figures in the Disney empire. Learn about his life here!
Marc Davis: Nine Old Men
Marc Davis is one of the best-known animators at the Disney Company. In fact, he is one of the company’s original panel of respected animators that were depended upon to make the early Disney cartoon...
The Story of Upjohn Pharmacy on Main Street USA at Disneyland
Upjohn’s Pharmacy was a shop on Main Street USA at Disneyland. It was there from 1955 to 1970, and was a popular and beloved attraction at the park. While it is no longer there, it is still fondly...
Tommy Cole: The Mickey Mouse Club, Part 16
Tommy Cole is a former Mouseketeer who was on the show for all three of its original seasons. A singer, musician, and actor, he had to work on his dancing skills, which paid off by getting him...
Erdman Penner: Walt Disney Inspirations
Erdman Penner was a screenwriter, songwriter, and associate producer for the Walt Disney Company. Born in Canada to a Mennonite father and a Roman Catholic mom, he was an only child with a penchant...
The Creation of Main Street USA
Main Street USA is the “opening act” at all Disney parks, being the part of the park guests walk through before going through the castle to the primary part of the parks that includes the rides and...
The Incredible Disney Monorail
Have you ever ridden on the Disney monorail? From the moment my family boarded the monorail, it was always a fantastic adventure for me. Walt Disney was the one who initially had the idea for the...
Animation Career: Walt Disney an American Icon
Walt Disney is probably the best-known animator the world has produced thus far. His cartoon movies are known and beloved far and wide, even those that were made seven to eight decades ago. How did...
Mickey Mouse: Walt Disney an American Icon
Arguably the most famous creation of Walt Disney, Mickey Mouse is an iconic cartoon character that is recognized around the world. No one knows why the public found the humble, anthropomorphized...