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.
Lynn Ready was a third season replacement Mouseketeer on The Mickey Mouse Club. He was the only cast member whose family was not already living in California when he was hired to be on the show. While he did not get many opportunities to perform on the show, he did get a few notable ones. This is his story.
The history of the postcard is an oft-overlooked, but intriguing thing. It shows the history of how and why people mailed things, mailing preferences, innovations in printing images, and even in international laws. Here is the history of the postcard.
Let’s discover what’s behind the fading sparkle of Disney magic. From over-commercialization to a lack of original storytelling, explore the shift that has left many longing for the whimsy of yesteryears.
