by Jim Smith | Mar 22, 2023 | Disney, Disney Legends, Disney Spotlight Series
(A version of this article was shared with Laughing Place on March 22, 2023.) In 1967, Disneyland celebrated one of its major historical improvements when it opened an updated version of Tomorrowland dubbed “a world on the move.” The truth is, Tomorrowland – and...
by Jim Smith | Jan 24, 2023 | Disney Trivia, Trivia and Games
Many Disney fans have heard references to Walt Disney’s “Lost Weekend.” But do you know what exactly the Lost Weekend was? Let’s see who knows the specifics of that legendary episode in Disney history with these two trivia questions. Question 1 What was created during...
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 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...
by Jim Smith | Jan 9, 2023 | Disney, Disney Legends
(A version of this article was shared with Laughing Place on January 13, 2023.) Idols. Spinnies. Alternative. Weird. These are but a few of the terms that associate well with Rolly Crump. A long-time Disney artist and designer, this legend helped develop some of the...
