Two more images from our 1985 Way Back series. Two more images from the Main Street Electrical Parade. These two floats are part of the To Honor America section, which ran from 1979 to 2001.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Way Back Main Street Electrical Parade!
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Monday, July 6, 2009
Confessions of a Winning Shopaholic!
Congratulations to Michael from Ballwin, Mo. for winning the copy of Confessions of a Shopaholic on DVD. Michael sent the following Disney-related shopping experience:
My favorite Disney-related shopping experience is from Epcot, in December 2000. Epcot was sponsoring a Candlelight Processional dining package, which allowed you to have a very nice meal in one of the participating Epcot restaurants, be escorted to a prime seat for the Candlelight Processional program and also included 20% off your entire purchase from an Epcot store.Thanks, Michael! Your DVD is on the way.
This being the Christmas shopping season, my wife wanted to pick out some presents for me, as well as for a few other friends and family members on our shopping list. This meant that I got to wander around and point out my wish list; that alone was lots of fun. Then I left the store and let my wife pick out her choices for who was going to give me what.
By the time she got out of the store, Epcot was closed and we headed out to the parking lot ... only to realize that we had parked at the Magic Kingdom and the Monorail was closed for the night. After looking around for options, we finally found a cast member who called for a bus that was willing to take us back to our car.
It was probably 2 am before getting back to our resort room, but it was worth it as I now had lots of exciting dreams going through my head as to what the final gifts would be under the tree in another couple of weeks! That was a fun Disney Shopping Experience!
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Saturday, July 4, 2009
Silent Bid Update
Don't forget to place your bids!

- The First Decade is a wonderful look at the first ten years at WDW, when it was just the Magic Kingdom, the Contemporary, Poly, Golf Resort, Disney Village, Fort Wilderness and River Country. You also get a look at some Reedy Creek Improvement District behind-the-scenes photos and info.

- The First Quarter Century is similar to Walt Disney World, The First Ten Years. It describes the history and construction of Disneyland--and the additions up to 1970. Lots of great photographs of Disneyland throughout the years.

- Johnston and Thomas take a detailed look at the Disney Villains throughout the years. It is beautifully illustrated (and written) with a lot of concept art.
- Kurtti is one of the more prolific and talented Disney historians around. In this work, Kurtti investigates the development of the Disney Theme Park through some of the greatest Imagineers ever. Wonderful artwork. Every Theme Park student needs to own this one.

- Ballard has created a one-of-a-kind resource on the Disneyland Hotel. Ballard looks at the construction, additions and history of the Hotel. It is almost out-of-print, so get a copy soon.

- This is the quintessential book on Imagineering and the art of designing theme parks. Released in 1996, it is one of the few resources to look at most every major aspect of Imagineering. It was one of the first Disney-related books that I owned and is a constant and reliable resource.

- Covering the early part of the Eisner years (1984-1990), Grover looks at how Eisner and Wells re-invented Disney and saved the company.
- This book follows Walt Disney World, The First Decade by five years. It was published to celebrate the 15th Anniversary of Walt Disney World in 1986. A large portion of the book is dedicated to covering EPCOT Center, which was only a few years old. It is a wonderful book for enthusiasts that are looking for a nostalgic look at Walt Disney World or for doing a little research on a Walt Disney World that is no more.
- Produced as an employee keepsake for the 50th Anniversary of Disneyland, this book looks at and celebrates castmembers from all of the Disney Parks. Included are testimonials from guests and remembrances from current cast.
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Friday, July 3, 2009
Geek-End Update, Saturday, July 4, 2009
- FoxxFur at Passport 2 Dreams finally lays another park mystery to rest and offers her thoughts on what may have happened.
- Daveland looks at the Jungle Cruise Dock (and the underside of a boat).
- Princess Fee at DF'82 looks at a few of the Disneyland Paris street signs.
- Ryan at the Disney Film Project shares a brief discussion of Ub Iwerks and Carl Stalling.
- Michael at Progress City, USA takes us back in time to EPCOT 1979.
- Jerry at Cartoon Brew posts info about a relatively new (and hard-t0-get) biography of Walt Disney.
- The Disney Food Blog takes us to the new Wishes Fireworks Dessert Party with lots of pictures!
- Ryan at the Main Street Gazette posts about a really cool vintage Walt Disney World book for kids!
- Chris at the OC History Roundup has some good shots of the old Disneyland Hotel.
- DisneyShawn shares how Trader Sam at the Jungle Cruise got his new name!
- Let's fly tandem with Shontell Crawford at DVC By Resale over Bay Lake! (Anybody want to buy this for me for my birthday?)
- Glenn Whelan has posted some fantastic videos of the Pretty Good Movie Ride.
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Thursday, July 2, 2009
Silent Auction Day 04
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Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Silent Auction Update Day 03
- WD Imagineering Legends $15.00
- First Quarter Century $30.00
- Disneyland Hotel - Early Years $60.00
- WDW - 15th Anniversary $20.00
- Disney Touch $5.00
- Disney Villain $20.00
- WDW - First Decade $20.00
- Magic with me $10.00
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Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Silent Auction Update Day 02
- Walt Disney Imagineering Legends - $15.00
- Walt Disney Imagineering - $11.00
- Disneyland - First Quarter Century - $25.00
- Disneyland Hotel - Early Years - $51.00
- WDW - 15th Anniversary - $15.00
- Disney Touch - $5.00
- Disney Villain - $20.00
- WDW - First Decade - $10.00
- Magic Begins With Me - $10.00
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Monday, June 29, 2009
Day One Bids!
- Walt Disney Imagineering Legends $15.00
- Walt Disney Imagineering $10.00
- Disneyland: First Quarter Century $25.00
- Disneyland Hotel - Early Years $50.00
The silent auction will end at midnight, on Sunday, July 5th. We will post daily updates here and on twitter. For this silent auction, e-mail drama_eliminated@yahoo.com the title of the book(s) and the amount you are bidding. You will have the opportunity to bid again after the daily update. Some of the items have multiple copies and the two highest bidders will win. If you have any questions about the condition of the book, let us know.

- The First Decade is a wonderful look at the first ten years at WDW, when it was just the Magic Kingdom, the Contemporary, Poly, Golf Resort, Disney Village, Fort Wilderness and River Country. You also get a look at some Reedy Creek Improvement District behind-the-scenes photos and info.

- The First Quarter Century is similar to Walt Disney World, The First Ten Years. It describes the history and construction of Disneyland--and the additions up to 1970. Lots of great photographs of Disneyland throughout the years.

- Johnston and Thomas take a detailed look at the Disney Villains throughout the years. It is beautifully illustrated (and written) with a lot of concept art.
- Kurtti is one of the more prolific and talented Disney historians around. In this work, Kurtti investigates the development of the Disney Theme Park through some of the greatest Imagineers ever. Wonderful artwork. Every Theme Park student needs to own this one.

- Ballard has created a one-of-a-kind resource on the Disneyland Hotel. Ballard looks at the construction, additions and history of the Hotel. It is almost out-of-print, so get a copy soon.

- This is the quintessential book on Imagineering and the art of designing theme parks. Released in 1996, it is one of the few resources to look at most every major aspect of Imagineering. It was one of the first Disney-related books that I owned and is a constant and reliable resource.

- Covering the early part of the Eisner years (1984-1990), Grover looks at how Eisner and Wells re-invented Disney and saved the company.
- This book follows Walt Disney World, The First Decade by five years. It was published to celebrate the 15th Anniversary of Walt Disney World in 1986. A large portion of the book is dedicated to covering EPCOT Center, which was only a few years old. It is a wonderful book for enthusiasts that are looking for a nostalgic look at Walt Disney World or for doing a little research on a Walt Disney World that is no more.
- Produced as an employee keepsake for the 50th Anniversary of Disneyland, this book looks at and celebrates castmembers from all of the Disney Parks. Included are testimonials from guests and remembrances from current cast.
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Sunday, June 28, 2009
Imaginerding Silent Auction!
I have duplicates of some great titles that I will be auctioning off this week (my wife is making me do this). Many of them have already been reviewed and will make an incredible addition to any Disney enthusiast's library.

- The First Decade is a wonderful look at the first ten years at WDW, when it was just the Magic Kingdom, the Contemporary, Poly, Golf Resort, Disney Village, Fort Wilderness and River Country. You also get a look at some Reedy Creek Improvement District behind-the-scenes photos and info.

- The First Quarter Century is similar to Walt Disney World, The First Ten Years. It describes the history and construction of Disneyland--and the additions up to 1970. Lots of great photographs of Disneyland throughout the years.

- Johnston and Thomas take a detailed look at the Disney Villains throughout the years. It is beautifully illustrated (and written) with a lot of concept art.
- Kurtti is one of the more prolific and talented Disney historians around. In this work, Kurtti investigates the development of the Disney Theme Park through some of the greatest Imagineers ever. Wonderful artwork. Every Theme Park student needs to own this one.

- Ballard has created a one-of-a-kind resource on the Disneyland Hotel. Ballard looks at the construction, additions and history of the Hotel. It is almost out-of-print, so get a copy soon.

- This is the quintessential book on Imagineering and the art of designing theme parks. Released in 1996, it is one of the few resources to look at most every major aspect of Imagineering. It was one of the first Disney-related books that I owned and is a constant and reliable resource.

- Covering the early part of the Eisner years (1984-1990), Grover looks at how Eisner and Wells re-invented Disney and saved the company.
- This book follows Walt Disney World, The First Decade by five years. It was published to celebrate the 15th Anniversary of Walt Disney World in 1986. A large portion of the book is dedicated to covering EPCOT Center, which was only a few years old. It is a wonderful book for enthusiasts that are looking for a nostalgic look at Walt Disney World or for doing a little research on a Walt Disney World that is no more.
- Produced as an employee keepsake for the 50th Anniversary of Disneyland, this book looks at and celebrates castmembers from all of the Disney Parks. Included are testimonials from guests and remembrances from current cast.
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Friday, June 26, 2009
Geek-End Update, Saturday, June 27, 2009
- Michael at Progress City, USA takes a look at the concept art for Neverworlds. Check out the vintage picture of the Swan Boat as Vacuum Boat!
- Daveland takes us sailing through Sundays on the Jungle Cruise.
- Michael Sporn holds Mickey Class 101.
- Ryan at the Main St. Gazette shares some vintage Walt Disney World photos from his earlier vacations.
- Wade Sampson at MousePlanet looks at the history of the Subs (and other watercraft) at Disneyland.
- Princess Fee at DF'82 points us to another fantastic Point Photo (or Picture Spot--I love those!).
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Thursday, June 25, 2009
Book, er, DVD Update and Mini-Review
I was thrilled to receive the Walt Disney Treasures - The Adventures of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit for Father's Day.
- Poor Papa
- The Bauher's Daughter
- Harem Scarem
- Rickety Gin
- Neck ' N ' Neck
- Empty Socks
- The Ole' Swimmin' Ole
- Africa Before Dark
- Sage Brush Sadie
- Ride 'Em Ployboy!
- Hungry Hoboes
- Sky Scrappers
- Sleigh Bells
- Hot Dog
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Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Skyway Way Back
We have two shots from the Skyway from the 1985 set.
You don't get to see views of the Castle like this any longer.
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