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Burning Cabin on WDWs Tom Sawyer Island?

I love the history of Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Last summer I saw this post on Daveland with pictures of a burning settlers cabin on Tom Sawyer Island. The pictures were …
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Is the multiplane camera still used?

When last visiting Hollywood Studios, the "One Man's Dream" attraction, and seeing the exhibit for the multiplane camera, I began to wonder if it's still used to create animated fi …
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Did the Jungle Cruise always include the jokes?

On our last trip were were riding the Jungle Cruise and enjoying all the classic lines - but then we started wonder if the ride had always included these jokes? I know Walt's orig …
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Disneyland History Reading List

I'm looking for a good list of resources (books or online) I can read to find out more about Disneyland - the initial park concept, designing the first attractions, and how the par …
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Who wrote the “Pirates of the Caribbean” song?

I was just wondering who wrote the song for the ride. Catchy...
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Do any of the old Lake Buena Vista dwellings still exist today? Can they be rented?

It's fascinating to read about the developments and concepts for expanding Lake Buena Vista during the 70's and 80s. The dwellings were architecturally interesting with many energ …
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Was there ever a “cable ride” in Disney World?

As a kid I remember a cable-style ride in Disney World, sort of like a ski lift, where you rode high above the crowds and could look down on the park. When I recently visited the …
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Most romantic place in Disneyland?

I've heard that before the Matterhorn was built in Disneyland, that part of the park was called Holiday Hill, and it was the place for couples to go and sneak a quick kiss. Where' …
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Did the WESTCOT concept of Disneyland Plaza make it into DCA?

I've been reading these fantastic articles by Sam Gennawey about the concept of WESTCOT. As an Epcot fan the concepts for WESTCOT seem familiar, but "plussed". The "Seven Wonders …