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By Jim April 2, 2021April 2, 2021 Bits & Pieces

Bump the Lamp

Animators for the film Who Framed Roger Rabbit took Walt Disney’s idea of “plussing” to a new level. Find out how by reading on.

By Jim October 20, 2020October 20, 2020 General/Media/Spotlight/Trivia

Frankenweenie – The Little Dog That Could

Frankenweenie is actually a tale of two films – each very different from the other, though both created by the creepy genius that is the mind of Tim Burton. Read on for more about this warmly haunting holiday film. Also – find out who else is buried in Sparky’s pet cemetery!

By Jim June 26, 2020June 26, 2020 General/Media/Spotlight/Trivia

Who Came First? The Dawn of Color in Disney Cartoons

Was Mickey the first major Disney animated character to appear in color? Read on to learn a bit of history behind Disney’s early days of color.

By Jim June 17, 2020March 26, 2021 Lists/Spotlight

He did that voice too? Alan Tudyk – Disney’s Hidden Gem

Alan Tudyk is a man of many acting and voice talents. Read on to see just how many voice roles he has performed for Disney films.

By Jim April 10, 2020May 4, 2020 Disney Parks/General/Media

The Illusion of Fantasy: The Science and Psychology Behind the Magic That Puts Us In the Story – Part One

Step into the magical world of make believe, and learn how it’s made. Part One of this four part series focuses on forced perspective in Disney films.

Roaming the Wild: The Resident Cats of Disneyland

Did you know there are dozens of feline furballs living at Disneyland? These cool cats not just the stuff of Disney legend – they are for real. Read on to find out more.