Our monthly news update about films, parks, and the Disney Company.

In this episode:
- The Value of Disney
- Moana 2 and the Reframing of Disney+
- The Path Forward for ESPN
- Disney Looks Again to Gaming
- The Battle for Reedy Creek
- Epic Universe

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The story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime.

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The conclusion to our story of Herb Ryman, designer of Disney parks and films.  Part Twenty-Five.

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Our monthly news update about films, parks, and the Disney Company.

In this episode:
- The Struggle to Control the Disney Board
- The Battle for Reedy Creek
- Goodbye, Country Bear Jamboree
- The Hatbox Ghost in Florida
- The Disney Dining Plan Returns to Disney World

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The story of Herb Ryman, designer of Disney parks and films. Part Twenty-Four.

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Our monthly news update about films, parks, and the Disney Company.

In this episode:
- The Struggle to Control the Disney Board
- Discounts and Other Problems at Disney World
- Magic Keys Sales at Disneyland and the Best Time to Visit
- The Battle for Reedy Creek Moves into 2024
- The Art and Meaning of Luminous

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Our big update to start out 2024: an exploration of the challenges that the Disney Company will face in the New Year.

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The story of Walt Disney and the 1966 Tournament of Roses Parade.

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Tips and tricks for the 2023 Gingerbread Trail at Disney World.

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2023 Gingerbread Trail Timeline 

4pm - Arrive at Yacht Club with ADR for Ale and Compass.  You may wish to arrive at 3:30pm, if you wish to see the “top-of-the-hour” 4pm appearance of the Orange Bird at the Boardwalk gingerbread display before dinner.  

4:15 - Before dinner, visit either the gingerbread displays at Boardwalk OR at Yacht Club and Beach Club.  Ideally try to visit at least two gingerbread locations before dinner, leaving one for after dinner. 

5pm – Dinner at Ale and Compass 

6pm – Visit any remaining gingerbread displays at EPCOT resorts 

TWO OPTIONS 

7:15 – Arrive at TTC by car 
7:30 – Arrive at Magic Kingdom by resort bus 
7:50 – Arrive at Contemporary (by monorail from TTC or walk from bus drop off) 

8pm – Fireworks from Contemporary public balcony on 4th Floor 

9pm – Arrive at Grand Floridian by monorail, which is a half hour before the gingerbread store closes. 

On this episode, the story of Disney World's First Christmas in 1971.

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