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Walt Disney Inspirations: Russi Taylor and Wayne Allwine

Russi Taylor and Wayne Allwine: Disney Inspirations

Russi Taylor and Wayne Allwine were the voices of Minnie Mouse and Mickey Mouse, respectively, beginning in 1977 for Wayne and 1986 for Russi. They voiced these iconic characters until they passed away, ten years ago for Wayne, and this year for Russi. They also found love with each other while voicing these romantically-linked cartoon characters, and got married themselves. Here is their story.

Bill Evans: Walt Disney Inspirations

Bill Evans: Disney Inspirations

Bill Evans was a landscape designer and architect at the Disney theme parks for more than forty years. Even after retirement, he offered his freelance services to the company. Every Disney park in the world has at least some of his work in it. This is the story of this remarkable and talented man who is so admired.

Disney’s Fort Wilderness

Disney’s Fort Wilderness: A History and Guide

The Fort Wilderness Resort at Walt Disney World in Florida is part of the Walt Disney park, but allows guests who want a more rustic experience to go camping on the property. There are both cabins and camping sites where you can park RVs or pitch tents. If you want to enjoy a magical Walt Disney World vacation while also enjoying the great outdoors in sunny Florida, this is what you need to know.

Disney’s First-Ever Park Guest: Dave MacPherson

Disney’s First-Ever Park Guest: Dave MacPherson

Who was the first person to buy a ticket to a Disney theme park? The answer to that interesting question is a twenty-two year old man named Dave MacPherson. This college student had one simple goal on Disneyland’s opening day to the general public on July 18, 1955, to be first in line. This is his story.