The Disney Avenue Podcast returns with a fantastic interview with the original Dreamfinder, Ron Schneider! Continue after the page break for a wonderful show...

By Lindsey Allmon

When the New Year rolls around there are plenty of things to look forward to: new beginnings, football (Yay Ohio State, National Champs!), and, of course, the award season. The Oscars, the Tonys, and the Golden Globes are watched annually by millions of people, including me. As we go into this season, I was reminded once again of how incredible Walt Disney was as a man, and especially as an artist. With fifty nine individual nominations for Academy Awards and twenty six wins, Walt Disney is the most nominated and biggest winner on the big stage. With so much hardware on the shelf it seems appropriate that we look back on some of the greatest moments in Disney award wins, both in Walt’s lifetime and in his legacy...

By Daisy Sparks

January at Disneyland Parks means the beginning of many walls going up due to refurbishment. There is never a good time but this time of year remains the slowest in terms of Guest traffic. The closures are scheduled in advance and the information is readily available should anyone need it when making plans to visit Disneyland Parks. Attractions and venues targeted for refurbishment usually need some maintenance that may include a fresh coat of paint, repairs and/or a deep cleaning. Sometimes, the refurbishment schedule may include major projects that involve removing or adding new show elements. 

Today’s “Walk in the Park: Disneyland Edition” features some major renovation projects now in progress at Disney California Adventure...

By Keith Mahne

This week's Motion Mondays article has a look back at the Disneyland Hotel Tram. Staying at the Disneyland Hotel in 1956? The Monorail won’t be built for another 3 years, but you can take the handy Disneyland Tram if you’d like. Continue after the page break and climb aboard...

By Keith Mahne

I wanted to share with you some photos of Walt Disney that an artist has cleverly integrated into today's world. I absolutely love what they have done as it really gives you a sense of what Walt would look like if he was still alive and enjoying his parks today. Have a look at the rest of them after the page break...