Source: iCollector May 1987 – July 1991 LOCATION Fantasyland – Guests walking under Sleeping Beauty Castle went from the splendor of Aurora’s new home to the quaint charm of her old one. Briar Rose Cottage sat to the immediate right of the castle’s inner courtyard, steps from the exit to the Castle Walkthrough. Today, this […] Read more…
Month: October 2020
Black Tap
May 2019 – present LOCATION Downtown Disney – Black Tap winds around the lower level of the large circular courtyard in the middle of the district. If you’re coming from the parks side, keep to the right of the main path, you’ll see it just beyond the Ballast Point entrance. And if you’re coming from […] Read more…
Mary Blair
Tons and tons of artists have lent their imaginations to Disneyland throughout the years. One artist, however, had a creative vision that captured Walt’s imagination. In fact, Walt trusted her so much that he called on her to design one of his biggest ever park projects. Her name was Mary Blair, and she brought bold colors, […] Read more…
The Magic Makers
I’ve started and re-started writing this post a dozen times. What can you say when 28,000 people lose their jobs? This week, Disney Parks employees on both coasts found out they were being laid off. These talented, hard-working people devoted themselves to making magic every day – and somehow did it with a smile on […] Read more…