by Jim Smith | Feb 16, 2023 | Disney, Disney Parks & Resorts, Extinct Disney Attractions
(A version of this article was published for Pirates & Princesses on February 15, 2023.) “You are not the first to pass this way, nor shall you be the last. Those who seek the spirit of Norway face peril and adventure—but more often find beauty and charm.” These...
by Jim Smith | Jan 24, 2023 | Disney Trivia, Lists and Trivia
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 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...
