
Tag: Marc Davis

The Country Bears recently underwent a much-needed refurbishment and my first reaction was: What took so long? Yes, the gregarious, tuneful bruins are wearing new, more colorful costumes and, yes, the script for the show has been rewritten, but to me, the biggest change is the music. After all these years, the powers that be at Disney finally decided to use classic Disney movie songs throughout most of the show.

Hidden In Plain Sight: Mailboxes, Public Phones, and Imagineers’ Tributes
Posted onOne of my favorite things to do when I visit a Disney theme park is to seek out all the hidden gems. While most other park guests are making a beeline to the next attraction or show – heads down, dodging strollers and wheelchairs with the skill of an NFL running back – I can be found checking out the smallest detail, the tiniest nugget left behind by those clever folks at Walt Disney Imagineering.

Disney’s Country Bear Jamboree — A Complete History
Posted onCome with us as we explore the history and inspiration behind Disney's Country Bear Jamboree.

Disney At The 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair: “it’s a small world”
Posted onThe Pepsi-Cola-sponsored “it's a small world,” dubbed The Happiest Cruise That Ever Sailed, was the last attraction created by Disney for the 1964-1965 New York World's Fair. And 60 years later, it remains one of the most endearing Disney attractions ever created.

MY FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT DISNEY: “it’s a small world”
Posted on"it’s a small world" and I go back a long way … all the way to 1964, when I first rode the quintessential Disney attraction at the 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair.

EVERY Hidden Secret In Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland
Posted onWant to know about the hidden secrets of Adventureland? We've got the insider details!

SAILING WITH DISNEY, PART 3: The Disneyland Fleet Expands
Posted onAs if The Rivers of America waterway wasn’t crowded enough in the late 1950s, Walt Disney decided that another large sailing vessel – preferably one of historical significance – should join the fleet. Walt tapped Joe Fowler, Disneyland’s construction supervisor and a retired Navy admiral, to pilot the project.

The History and Evolution of the Disney’s Jungle Cruise
Posted onThe history, evolution, and controversy behind Disney's beloved Jungle Cruise attraction.

Marc Davis: The Imagineer Who Crafted Modern Disney Parks
Posted onThe work of legendary Imagineer Marc Davis is still felt at Disney theme parks to this day.

Nine Things You Didn’t Know About ‘it’s a small world’
Posted onWe're talking 'it's a small world' history -- and sharing several things you might not have known about Disney's iconic attraction!