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The Amazing Disney Monorail System

The Amazing Disney Monorail System

The monorail was constructed as an attraction for Tomorrowland at the original Disneyland theme park. It was intended to be a ride attraction at first, as an example of what transportation in the future would look like. Later, it became an actual method of transportation in the park. There is now a monorail in every Disney park. This is the story of the Disney Monorail System.

A History of the Postcard

A History of the Postcard

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.

John Lounsbery: Disney Inspirations

John Lounsbery: Disney Inspirations

John Lounsbery was one of the famous Nine Old Men of the Walt Disney Company. He was a prolific and talented animator, and his hand touched most of the early work of the company. Art teachers noticed his talent early, and one of them sent him to interview with the Walt Disney Company—an interview that would change John’s life for the better. This is John Lounsbery’s story.

Karen Pendleton: The Mickey Mouse Club

Karen Pendleton: The Mickey Mouse Club #6

Karen Pendleton was one of the original Mouseketeers on The Mickey Mouse Club. She stayed with the show for its entire time on TV, then quit acting after that. In fact, she went on to lead a pretty normal life, though she was always fond of her Mickey Mouse Club years, and always willing to attend reunions. This is her story.