by Jim Smith | Jan 24, 2023 | Hidden
So what exactly was the Lost Weekend? Let’s find out! Question 1 What was created during the Lost Weekend? Image: Disney (via Yesterland) Answer – The original concept drawing for Disneyland. This is the stuff of legend. Walt needed a concept drawing of...
by Jim Smith | Jan 24, 2023 | Disney Trivia, Trivia and Games
EPCOT’s various films and attractions have been host to many celebrity appearances. Some are brief moments, while others have a more integral role in the story being told. When it comes to EPCOT contributions, comedy Legend Martin Short is perhaps best known for...
by Jim Smith | Jan 24, 2023 | Hidden
Question: In addition to O Canada!, what other EPCOT attraction film also starred comedy legend Martin Short? Image: Disney Answer: The Making of Me This 14-minute short film in Future World’s Wonders of Life pavilion spotlighted the story of human procreation, as...
by Jim Smith | Jan 20, 2023 | Disney, Disney Parks & Resorts, Disney Spotlight Series, Extinct Disney Attractions
(A version of this article was published for Pirates & Princesses on January 20, 2023.) “Is there a doctor in the house? Or at least somewhere in the theme park?” Look no further than the Wonders of Life. This pavilion – devoted to health care, the human...
by Jim Smith | Jan 17, 2023 | Disney, Disney Legends, Disney Spotlight Series
(A version of this post was shared with Laughing Place on January 29, 2023.) So you know about the park bench, the orange groves, and the high heel shoes in pavement. Disneyland is a literal treasure trove of magical moments, from the moment of conception through the...