The Tikiman at the Poly!
A friend of mine who blogs recently wrote about the legend of the Tiki at the Polynesian and his three forms. I had no idea, so I am directing you to the fascinating blog he wrote! Tiki History
Disney History
A few of my favorite things…
It’s been a while, but I want to talk about PODCASTS. You know, radio for the control freak. For those who are unfamiliar, these handy, downloadable audio files are like magazines for your ear. WDW fans have a billion ways to connect and to share their affection for the resort because of the internet. And … [Read more…]
Disney Vermin
I’m not talking about tourists from a particular state or Animal Kingdom. It’s time to be honest. You may encounter uncurated wildlife at WDW, whether it be an American Alligator sunning himself, a snowy egret fishing, or any number of other creatures. There have been tons of funny books like Team Rodent (one of my favorites) … [Read more…]
Pink or Blue?
The classic question: Is Sleeping Beauty’s dress pink or blue? I’m actually partial to her peasant wear as Briar Rose, but I heard an interesting tale about Aurora’s famous vestments yesterday from a children’s librarian. She said that the famous fight scene between Flora and Merriweather was based on an actual dispute between the animators … [Read more…]
A Great, Big Beautiful Tomorrow
One of the most fascinating things about WDW in Orlando is the foresight Walt and his team had in selecting the site for the parks. The selection and deliberate piecemeal purchase of the land was brilliant, spurred by an overhead flight. The team was originally checking out Ocala, but when they saw the intersection of I4 and … [Read more…]