Welcome back to 30 Days to 30 Years. Today, co-host Beth (@disneymom2jhe of Pursuing the Magic and The Magical Blogorail founder) and I look back to the year 1983 with guest blogger Mike of My Dreams of Disney fame. 1983 was the first year that I went to EPCOT Center, and I have some memories from that trip that I don't think I will ever forget! My Grandma and Grandpa took me, along with two of their friends and their Grandson, Chris. It was the first time I had been … [Read more...]
The 1964- 1965 World’s Fair: Walt’s EPCOT Inspiration?
A glimpse into the future. Utopian society. Technology and innovation highlighted. Multiple national pavilions, with individual countries replicating their own architecture and environment. Nation branding. Sound familiar? Perhaps unexpectedly, these are the objectives and buzz words used in the promotions for the 1964- 1965 World's Fair. At the time of its opening, Walt Disney had been collaborating with major American corporate giants for 5 or 6 years. As early as 1958, Walt had … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Make the Most of Your runDisney Expo
runDisney Expo And so it begins again. After a roughly 4 month hiatus, runDisney events resume en force with the Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend; August 31- September 2, 2012. Five additional endurance weekends will follow in fairly rapid succession between now and February, and all will commence with a runDisney Health & Fitness Expo. (May's Expedition Everest Challenge does not.) With all that consumes a runner before a race- training, packing lists, nutrition, rest, etc.- it can be easy to overlook … [Read more...]
Run and Games- the 20th Anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon
Have you seen the fun the folks at runDisney are having?? The runDisney Facebook mystery challenge for the Inaugural Tinker Bell Half Marathon (10 little clues that had us all abuzz), the "Holiday Surprise" videos that unveiled the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-Miler Weekend, and over the past two weeks, The Great Medal Caper has had runDisney enthusiasts glued to social media for the unveiling of the spectacular commemorative 20th Anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon medal. Disney Co Talk … [Read more...]
Glow with the Show Nighttime Magic
Some bits of novel (so far) Disneyland Resort magic. Our extended family bought one pair ($25) of Glow with the Show Ears at Disney California Adventure Park in July, and oh the fun we had passing them around! During World of Color at Paradise Bay and Mad T Party in Hollywood Land, our boys were flashing away to the music and lights; young and old. It was recently announced that these colorful beauties will be embellishing Disneyland's Fantasmic! soon. Who knows? This brand of magic might just make its … [Read more...]
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