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📅 November 21, 2025
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Theme parks are designed to feel timeless. No matter how many times you visit, a sense of magic, familiarity, and nostalgia await you. But the truth is, behind…
📅 November 21, 2025
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What makes a Disney park feel so magical? Some would say it’s the thrilling attractions, like Space Mountain, that deliver the big, unforgettable moments. But if you ask any longtime Disney fan, they’ll tell you the magic is just as…
📅 November 21, 2025
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With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, love is in the air—and Lyndsey and I have an exciting announcement to share! We are coauthoring a relationship book, Nothing Can Stop Us Now: Timeless Tips for Your Happily Ever After. Since…
📅 November 20, 2025
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Happy Super Bowl week! Are you ready for the Big Game? Which team will you be rooting for on Sunday? Lyndsey and I are flying home from Florida on Sunday morning and then hosting a Super Bowl party in the…
📅 November 19, 2025
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All month we’ve been talking about Tomorrowland and learning lessons on how to beat procrastination in 2025. Thanks for being on the journey. Only one more to go, and it’s super-interesting and super-fun! When Disneyland opened its gates on July…
📅 November 19, 2025
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Last Wednesday, January 15, wasn’t just a day for Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom to celebrate—it was a day to reflect on the power of progress. Not only did Space Mountain turn fifty, but so did the Carousel of Progress,…
📅 November 19, 2025
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This blog builds on last week’s piece, Tomorrowland Is Not Your Friend, where we explored Walt Disney’s decision to embrace imperfection and move forward with Tomorrowland in January 1955. Like Walt’s resolve to “open the whole park,” Space Mountain reminds…
📅 November 15, 2025
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Happy 2025! I hope your holidays were filled with joy and that your New Year is off to a promising start. While none of us can predict exactly what the next twelve months will bring, I’m already anticipating and looking…
📅 December 23, 2024
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Welcome to the final “WEDnesdays With Walt” email for 2024! As we wrap up another magical year, it’s time for my annual “12 Books for Christmas” list. This tradition highlights a mix of Disney-related reads and motivational/inspirational books to keep…
📅 October 11, 2024
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In case you haven’t noticed, Disney is already deep into Halloween Season. Scary! As we transition from the warmth of late summer to the crispness of early fall, it’s the perfect time to reflect on our dreams and goals. This…
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