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 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...
by Jim Smith | Apr 28, 2022 | Disney Parks & Resorts, Travel News, Travel Planning
(A version of this story was published on Pirates & Princesses on April 28, 2022.) It’s a great big beautiful Tomorrowland at Tokyo Disneyland. As Disney Parks Blog posted, Tokyo Disneyland’s Tomorrowland will be closing in 2024 for a major refurbishment,...
by Jim Smith | Apr 13, 2022 | Disney, Disney Parks & Resorts, Disney Spotlight Series
When Disneyland’s Tomorrowland underwent an epic expansion in 1959, three new blockbuster attractions were added to the park. These included the Disneyland Monorail, Submarine Voyage, and the Matterhorn Bobsleds. Disneyland’s “second opening” for Tomorrowland occurred...
by Jim Smith | Apr 5, 2022 | Disney Trivia, Trivia, Trivia and Games
Upon Disneyland’s opening in July 1955, the initial version of Tomorrowland was underwhelming. The construction of the park was rushed, and Tomorrowland was the last land to be finished. Despite Walt Disney’s reluctance, the land was largely populated by corporate...
