Let's take a look at the genesis of the ultimate icon for Epcot itself, Spaceship Earth. From these early drawings by Herb Ryman and others, we can see exactly how this classic Disney attraction took shape. Join us as we take communication from the Cro-magnon age to the future!
View: The concept art and original artwork for Epcot's Spaceship Earth
Theme Park blogger, Alain Littaye, fills us in on the info and gossip surrounding the upcoming Transformers ride at Universal Singapore. Will it use the Spiderman ride system? It could be if rumors are correct. Join us for discussion, photos, info, and more. Jealously has us wanting a Transformers here in the US as well.
View: Transformers the Ride Coming Soon - Details and Discussion
Michael Jackson was a Peter Pan fan, so much so that he formed a company with Prince Al-Waleed (Disney's partner in Disneyland Paris) to build a real Peter Pan Neverland theme park. Join us today as Alain Littaye takes us on a journey through this never-build Neverland theme park, complete with descriptions and beautiful images. There is little doubt, based upon these images, that this would have been a stunning theme park, but could it have been a success?
Take a look with us at an attraction near and dear to the heart of Walt Disney himself, Carousel of Progress. First presented at the 1964 New York World's Fair, Carousel of Progress was a smash success and one of the most popular attractions at the Fair. Walt embraced an optimistic view of humanity and of the future, both present in Carousel of Progress. But progress itself forced the Carousel out of Disneyland in 1973 and to Disney World, where it remains (occasionally in temporary status) to this day. Join us for a look back at this classic attraction complete with photos and video. It's still a great big beautiful tomorrow!
View: Join Us For A Look Back At Walt Dsiney's Classic Carousel Of Progress
Marc Davis was an iconic Disney Imagineer responsible for many favorite attractions from Haunted Mansion to America Sings. He had a knack for bringing out the comic relief in any subject or attraction. Pirates of the Caribbean may have its share frightening elements, but it is Marc Davis' sometimes silly characters and gags which keep the tone fun and approachable and make it a timeless classic. Many of his projects had a broad canvas and large scale. But his masterpiece may never have been built. For the then new Walt Disney World, Marc proposed a Pirates of the Caribbean type of attraction called Western River Expedition. It would have been an epic attraction with classic Marc Davis characters and gags set in and around a western town. While Disney World eventually passed up Western River to build the better known Pirates of the Caribbean, the attraction almost got built in another park in the early 1990's. Join us for a rare look at a class attraction which never got built but which lingers in the minds of Disney fans and Imagineers.
View: A Rare Look At Proposed Marc Davis Attraction, Western River Expedition
We have a special treat today. Our Disney and More partner, Alain Littaye, has produced a stellar tribute to one of Epcot's classic, yet sadly extinct, attractions - HORIZONS. Join us as we take a trip back in time and visit the future! It's an idea so crazy that it just might work. Photos, video, and commentary about this sorely missed attraction.
The Monsanto House of the Future - or "All plastic house" - became a Disneyland attraction in 1957. It supposedly represented the future of 1986. Built of plastics, a revolutionary material at that time, the four wing"ultra-modern" House of the Future was on display from 1957 to 1967 at the entrance of Tomorrowland.The House featured the latest in furniture and appliances along with intercoms and other gadgets that were not common in 1957 - for instance, it featured household appliances such as microwave ovens, which were not yet ready for consumer use. Join Alain Littaye, of the Disney and More Blog, for this look back in time.
Beautiful Nemo inspired Nautilus submarines once plied the waters of Fantasyland in Walt Disney World. From 1971 until September of 1994, 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea delighted and terrified guests of all ages. Though the attraction has long since been closed (its tank filled in with dirt), it has never been forgotten. Join us as we take a look back at this grand old ride and remember it again in wonderful stories, photos, and videos!
View: A look back at WDW's 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea Attraction
Discover the man and the magic behind a real Disney park treasure, Disneyland Paris' Nautilus attraction. One man devoted his life to recreating Jules Vern's Nautilus and our own Alain Littaye tells us the tale of Tom Scherman and his wondrous Nautilus. If you grew up loving this Jules Vern tale or even if you've never even heard of it, you'll enjoy this story and the dozens of fantastic photos and concept drawings. Join us for a real treasure of Disney lore.
Disneyland's Haunted Mansion has turned 40, and it has only grown in popularity over the years. Our Disney and More Blogger, Alain Littaye, takes us behind the scenes at the Haunted Mansion with original Marc Davis renderings and a "tour" with Walt Disney Imagineers and Walt Disney himself thanks to great videos and photos.
As it prepares to transform vast sections into a Harry Potter Land, we take a look back at original concept art for Universal's Islands of Adventure. Universal's Islands of Adventure park, affectionately known as IoA, was one of the first parks to come close to Disney standard theme park entertainment. And there is a good reason for that, as many of the Imagineers laid off by Disney were hired by Universal to build IOA. And their Disney brand of creativity shows through. Let's take a look back at the concepts for these lands of adventure and particularly the areas which will disappear forever when Harry Potter takes over.
The year was 1941 and the world was slipping further into war. Amid this tumultuous backdrop, Walt Disney and a hand-picked group of artists and filmmakers (later known as “El Grupo”) took an important trip to South America at the behest of the U.S. Government. The Walt Disney Family Foundation and Walt Disney Pictures will release the new documentary, "Walt and El Grupo," on September 11, 2009. Alain Littaye takes us on an early look.
View: First Look At "El Grupo" Walt Disney Storms South America in 1941
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