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Category - Disney Inspirations

When Disney’s Magic Fades

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...

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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...

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...