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Disneyland's Holidayland: A Beautiful Bit of the Forgotten World of Disney

Disneyland’s Holidayland: A Beautiful Bit of the Forgotten World of Disney

Holidayland is a lost part of the Disneyland park in California. It was only open for a few years in the late 1950s and early 1960s, but it is still remembered fondly today by those who went to it (unless they were little kids at a company picnic). This is the story of Disneyland’s lost park, Holidayland.

Walt Disney Inspirations: Bob Gurr

Bob Gurr: Disney Inspirations

Bob Gurr is a well-known and my favorite Disney Imagineer. He started his career as an industrial designer out of college, but soon went to work for Disney. His imprint on the company can mainly be seen in the theme parks, where he had a hand in designing many of the rides. Here is Bob’s story, both at his Disney career and beyond it.

Cubby O’Brien: The Mickey Mouse Club

Cubby O’Brien: The Mickey Mouse Club #5

Cubby O’Brien is one of the original Mouseketeers on The Mickey Mouse Club, and is one of the best-known of the male Mouseketeers to this day. In addition to being an actor, dancer, and singer on the show, Cubby is a drummer, and this has been his primary career for most of his life. This is Cubby’s interesting story.

Dr. Facilier: Disney Villains

Dr. Facilier: Disney Villains

Dr. Facilier is the villain of the Disney animated film, The Princess and the Frog. He is a witch doctor in New Orleans who practices dark voodoo magic, and makes genie-like deals with unsuspecting victims. This character is one of the most popular villains in the Disney world, and is now a part of their official villains franchise. This is what you need to know about this character.