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Rolly Crump: Disney Inspirations

Rolly Crump: Disney Inspirations

Rolly Crump is a former Disney Imagineer who has had a long and storied career with the company. Named a Disney Legend, he has worked on everything from cartoon animation to theme park design. Many of his designs can still be found at Disneyland in CA and at EPCOT in FL. This is the story of Rolly Crump.

Captain Hook: Disney Villains

Captain Hook: Disney Villains

Captain Hook is the villain in the 1953 Walt Disney animated movie, Peter Pan. Captain Hook is one of the most popular Disney villains, and is also one of the most highly recognizable ones. This is the story of how he was developed, who he is, and who he was based on.

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's: Main Street USA

Walt Disney’s: Main Street U.S.A.

Main Street USA is the first part of any Disney theme park that a visitor encounters. Here is what one will find at each Main Street, as well as the inspiration around the original one Walt Disney created in California.