Author: Doug Marsh
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No Longer Moving People – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
Guests celebrating Disneyland’s 40th anniversary back in the summer of 1995 may have been too distracted by all the party hats, Matterhorn serenades, and the Time “Castle” to have noticed a quiet closure that took place the next month. On Monday, August 21, Tomorrowland’s PeopleMover attraction was permanently closed. Opened as part of the new…
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’40 Pounds of Trouble’ (1962) - Disney on Location
It is hard to believe that it was not until 1962 that Disneyland finally appeared on the big screen in a feature film. There had been short subjects and various appearances in television productions, but it was this comedy that brought the first film crews to the Happiest Place on Earth. Some may wonder how…
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That 40th Anniversary Time Castle – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
Literally thousands of Disneyland visitors walk right over it every day. While many stop to get that perfect shot of the castle for which it is named, few focus their cameras on the spot at their feet. What is it? It’s a small bronze plaque, located right in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle. Lying beneath…
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Disneyland is 40! – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
Explore the highlights of Disneyland is 40, and how the park celebrated its 40th with exciting decor and festivities.
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The Spirit of Pocahontas – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
Explore The Spirit of Pocahontas at Disneyland. Discover the magic behind this captivating stage show from 1995.
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First RARE Card Has Been Identified for Disneyland 70th MagicBand+ Interactions
A rare card has been found in the cards that are being distributed with a MagicBand+ interaction during Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration.
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The Lion King Celebration – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
This month for 30 Years Ago at Disneyland, Doug takes a look back at the return of The Lion King Celebration.
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40 Years of… What Was That Again? – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
Take a look back at 30 Years Ago at Disneyland and a potential different approach to Disneyland’s 40th anniversary!
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Exploring the Temple of the Forbidden Eye – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
Look back and explore The Temple of the Forbidden Eye in Adventureland 30 Years Ago at Disneyland!
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Buster Poindexter, An Unlikely Disney Icon of the 1990s, Has Died
Buster Poindexter has passed away after a long and varied career that included work with Disney.
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A Gift For You – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
The collectors card for today’s 30 Years Ago at Disneyland celebrates Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye!
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Forty Years of Adventure (Part 2) – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
On this 30 years Ago at Disneyland, Doug takes another look at 40 Years Ago of Adventure!
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A Gift For You – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
The penultimate card in the Collectors’ Card series celebrated the first new land to be added to Disneyland since 1972. It was only fitting that Mickey Mouse himself was prominently featured on card #39, welcoming guests to “the land that toons built.” Full details about the 1995 Collectors’ Cards daily promotion can be found here.
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A Gift For You – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
On this 40 Years of Adventure collectors card, it’s all about Fantasmic!
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A Gift For You – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
It’s all about Disney Afternoon Live for today’s 40 Years of Adventure collectors card!
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A Gift For You – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
On today’s 40 Years of Adventure Collectors Card the focus is the Party Gras Parade!
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A Gift For You – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
Here is Splash Mountain, in all its heart-stopping glory. The most elaborate log flume attraction ever created, this Disneyland original was noted for endless delays in getting it up and running. But guests agreed, it was worth the wait. The lavish opening ceremony was timed to coincide with Disneyland’s July 17, 1989 birthday. Full details…
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A Gift For You – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
It’s time to Blast to the Past with today’s 40 Years of Adventure collectors’ card!
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A Gift For You – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
On this 30 Years Ago at Disneyland, Doug looks at another 40 Years of Adventure Collectors’ Card celebrating Star Tours!
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A Gift For You – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
On this 40 Years of Adventure day, the collectors’ card commemorates Captain EO.
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A Gift For You – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
Today shares a look at the 30 Years Ago at Disneyland collectors card from 40 Years of Adventure!
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A Gift For You – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
Take a unique look at the Country Bear Christmas Special at Disneyland for this 40 Years of Adventure Collectors Card!
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A Gift For You – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
Today’s 40 Years of Adventure Collectors’ Card looks at New Fantasyland at Disneyland!
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A Gift For You – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
For anyone who thought it would be difficult to dig much deeper than yesterday’s card, “Festival Japan,” here is card #28, Thumper’s Easter Egg Hunt. Yes, for the entirety of 1981, the most significant event at Disneyland was… an Easter Egg Hunt. The copywriter for this one gets points for creativity, describing it as “an…