THE AMERICAN ADVENTURE
When it first opened, Epcot was the future. “The 21st Century Begins October 1, 1982,” was more than an opening day marketing slogan. It was a vision. This vision for tomorrow was first found in the front section of Epcot,…
Disneyland’s Decibels
Have you heard of DisneylandForward? It’s Disney’s ambitious plan for expanding its footprint in Southern California and includes proposals for new lands, new attractions, plus new shopping and dining experiences. Every Disney fan is eagerly awaiting the details, but little…
Blaine, Trains & Automobiles
Years ago, a friend of mine boarded a plane in San Francisco flying east to Fayetteville, North Carolina. Her son was a chaplain in the Army, and she was excited to spend Christmas with him and his family. She was…
How Does Disney Do That? by James Warda
I’m guessing you love Disney. Or, if not “love,” then at least in a somewhat committed relationship. Maybe with matching “BFF” bracelets. How do I know? Because I’m in love with Disney, too. Couldn’t quite tell you when it happened,…
The Way to Get Started
Earlier this month, I came across a quote I want to use as the focus for this week’s WEDnesdays with Walt. “Ideas don’t come out fully formed. They only become clear as you work on them. You just have to…
It All Started with a “Morse”
Have you ever wondered what Walt Disney would think of social media? From Facebook to Instagram, Snapchat to TikTok, it’s hard to imagine Walt having to deal with today’s technologies. But he did. At least in his own way. Earlier…
Winnie-the-Pooh and Which One Are You?
Pooh Bear turns fifty this month! No silly bear, not A. A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh. His birthday isn’t until August. August 21 to be exact. Deena Annette’s Pooh Bear! Deena is my “little” sister, and her birthday is this Friday, March…
Disagreeable Disney Part Two “Barnes! I swear you could ruin a birthday party!” It’s been twenty-two years since my first boss in higher education yelled that to me across a room during a “leadership meeting” in Hawaii. Twenty-two years and…
Disagreeable Disney
I’m wrong. I’ve been wrong for years. This year marks the ten-year anniversary of me teaching, speaking, and writing on Disney. I’ve been reading and researching for more than thirty. All this time, I’ve had this image of Walt as…
Kevin on the Bridge
Happy Valentine’s Day! Lyndsey and I will be celebrating the day at Walt Disney World. We are here in Florida for another speaking engagement. When we first met, she had never been to Orlando. Now, this is her eighth trip…