Why does the Future have to be the past?
A recent discussion on Faceboook brought up the old chestnut with cries of “Bring back the PeopleMover to Disneyand!” Yet after the success of Carsland across the Esplanade, I have to take the topic of this posting as a position. Why does the…
More than just a shirt
It is a fact. More people who come to Disneyland seem to leave most, if not all of, their brain at home. How else can one explain this question? And yes, it has been asked by guests, over and over during the 57…
What’s it all about, Mickey?
Note: This first appeared on Jim Hill Media on August 18, 2005. Was it only a month ago that we were all at Disneyland celebrating the big 50th Anniversary? Sure seems like it was only yesterday… Despite comments from other quarters, it actually…
57 and counting
I don’t know what Walt would have to say about Disneyland being what it is all these years later. One could hope that he would be happy with all of the wonderful memories that his little park has inspired. But how that…
Looking forward and a challenge
Today, Disneyland celebrates 57 years of operation. Yes, 57 years ago, folks all across the country tuned in to their local ABC network affiliate to watch as Walt opened the park with a true television spectacular. Broadcast live, it was the culmination of…