Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Monday, June 28, 2010
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Three Kinds of Disney Fans Defined
I am always asked "Why do you like Disney so much?" And I give them this answer:
There are 3 kinds of Disney fans:
1. Those who like the rides.
2. Those who like the rides, atmosphere, and how they do things. Maybe you even know about Hidden Mickeys or some secrets.
3. Those who like the rides, atmosphere, secrets, and history of Disneyland and Walt Disney.
Yes, I am fan #3. The rides are amazing, the atmosphere is incredible, I know a ton of secrets, and I am obsessed with the history and traditions of Disneyland and Walt Disney. I don't think people fully understand how much history there actually is. From Walt coming to California in 1923 to start his Cartoon business, to when Mickey Mouse first appeared in Plane Crazy on May 15, 1928. To today, the ways of the Imagineers.
"When I was about 21, I went broke for the first time. I slept on chair cushions in my "studio" in Kansas City and ate cold beans out of a can. But I took another look at my dream and set out for Hollywood." -Walt Disney
"I only hope that we never lose sight of one thing-that it was all started by a mouse." -Walt Disney
Disneyland is the center of genius. It really is. They bring the newest technology to everything they do. Indiana Jones Adv. is currently the most technologic-complex ride in the world. Matterhorn Mountain was the first ride in the world to use the tubular steel track that practically every roller-coaster now uses. The Tiki Room was the first place to use Audio-Animatronics. And Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln had the first Audio-Animatronic to stand up on its own.
"Audio-Animatronics are just another dimension in the animation we have been doing all our life." -Walt Disney
"The only problem with anything of tomorrow is that at the pace we're going right now, tomorrow would catch up with us before we got it built." -Walt Disney
So next time you are at Disneyland, look around. Everything there has a story. And most things even have some secrets. And realize that it is a place not only for rides, but for history, nostalgia, and traditions.
"I love the nostalgic myself. I hope we never lose some of the things of the past." -Walt Disney
"When we opened Disneyland, a lot of people got the impression that it was a get-rich-quick thing, but they didn't realize that behind Disneyland was this great organization that I built here at the Studio, and they all got into it and we were doing it because we loved to do it." -Walt Disney
"Good enough is the enemy of anything great." -Chris Runco, Senior Concept Designer, Creative Development
There are 3 kinds of Disney fans:
1. Those who like the rides.
2. Those who like the rides, atmosphere, and how they do things. Maybe you even know about Hidden Mickeys or some secrets.
3. Those who like the rides, atmosphere, secrets, and history of Disneyland and Walt Disney.
Yes, I am fan #3. The rides are amazing, the atmosphere is incredible, I know a ton of secrets, and I am obsessed with the history and traditions of Disneyland and Walt Disney. I don't think people fully understand how much history there actually is. From Walt coming to California in 1923 to start his Cartoon business, to when Mickey Mouse first appeared in Plane Crazy on May 15, 1928. To today, the ways of the Imagineers.
"When I was about 21, I went broke for the first time. I slept on chair cushions in my "studio" in Kansas City and ate cold beans out of a can. But I took another look at my dream and set out for Hollywood." -Walt Disney
"I only hope that we never lose sight of one thing-that it was all started by a mouse." -Walt Disney
Disneyland is the center of genius. It really is. They bring the newest technology to everything they do. Indiana Jones Adv. is currently the most technologic-complex ride in the world. Matterhorn Mountain was the first ride in the world to use the tubular steel track that practically every roller-coaster now uses. The Tiki Room was the first place to use Audio-Animatronics. And Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln had the first Audio-Animatronic to stand up on its own.
"Audio-Animatronics are just another dimension in the animation we have been doing all our life." -Walt Disney
"The only problem with anything of tomorrow is that at the pace we're going right now, tomorrow would catch up with us before we got it built." -Walt Disney
So next time you are at Disneyland, look around. Everything there has a story. And most things even have some secrets. And realize that it is a place not only for rides, but for history, nostalgia, and traditions.
"I love the nostalgic myself. I hope we never lose some of the things of the past." -Walt Disney
"When we opened Disneyland, a lot of people got the impression that it was a get-rich-quick thing, but they didn't realize that behind Disneyland was this great organization that I built here at the Studio, and they all got into it and we were doing it because we loved to do it." -Walt Disney
"Good enough is the enemy of anything great." -Chris Runco, Senior Concept Designer, Creative Development
Friday, June 11, 2010
Disney's: What's Next?
Disney has a presentation called: "What's Next?"
Here is some information and facts they just released:
-Disneyland’s Star Tours is closing July 27; Monday, July 26 is the last day to ride
-The timing of the Star Tours story occurs sometime between Episodes 3 and 4
-The re-Imagineered Star Tours has a new tagline: “The Adventures Continues"
-Star Tours will have multiple destinations, including Coruscant, last day to ride original Star Tours is July 26th
-Star Tours The Adventure Contines will include a ride thru the bustling city of Coruscant as well as the pod race on Tatooine!
-Radiator Springs Racers will be a 4-min ride in a 6-passenger vehicle, & the attraction will be made of 3 million lbs of steel.
-Two new themed suites are being added to Disneyland Hotel; Big Thunder Suite and Fairy Tale Suite
-Luigi's Flying Tires will recreate the Disneyland classic Flying Saucers for a new generation
-The cozy cones inside Cars Land will feature snacks like Cone on the Cob and Chili Cone Carne!
-There are major changes to the Disneyland Hotel pool area
-Disney Dream will set sail in January with virtual portholes
-Disney Cruise Line’s West Coast cruises will sail to Alaska and the Mexican Riviera
-Kids sail free from Jan 23 to Mar 20 if staying with two paying adults on Mexican cruises
-Disney Wonder will be sailing from Port of Los Angeles for 7-day trips in the Mexican Riviera
-Additional highlights to Summer Nightastic! also include Pixie Hollow Enchantment which brings nighttime sparkle to Pixie Hollow
-Fun fact: kids gather outside Monster's Inc. every morning at DCA to scream and power up the attraction
-On Ariel's Undersea Adventure as you hit the "water" you'll get a blast of cool air to feel like you're going under the sea
-Little Mermaid~ Ariel's Undersea Adventure opens in 2011
This information is from Disney's: "What's Next?"
It is true, and was publicly announced via Twitter from @Disneyland and @DisneyD23 as well as other fan community sites.
For more information on Disneyland, visit disneyland.com or visionsfantastic.com
Here is some information and facts they just released:
-Disneyland’s Star Tours is closing July 27; Monday, July 26 is the last day to ride
-The timing of the Star Tours story occurs sometime between Episodes 3 and 4
-The re-Imagineered Star Tours has a new tagline: “The Adventures Continues"
-Star Tours will have multiple destinations, including Coruscant, last day to ride original Star Tours is July 26th
-Star Tours The Adventure Contines will include a ride thru the bustling city of Coruscant as well as the pod race on Tatooine!
-Radiator Springs Racers will be a 4-min ride in a 6-passenger vehicle, & the attraction will be made of 3 million lbs of steel.
-Two new themed suites are being added to Disneyland Hotel; Big Thunder Suite and Fairy Tale Suite
-Luigi's Flying Tires will recreate the Disneyland classic Flying Saucers for a new generation
-The cozy cones inside Cars Land will feature snacks like Cone on the Cob and Chili Cone Carne!
-There are major changes to the Disneyland Hotel pool area
-Disney Dream will set sail in January with virtual portholes
-Disney Cruise Line’s West Coast cruises will sail to Alaska and the Mexican Riviera
-Kids sail free from Jan 23 to Mar 20 if staying with two paying adults on Mexican cruises
-Disney Wonder will be sailing from Port of Los Angeles for 7-day trips in the Mexican Riviera
-Additional highlights to Summer Nightastic! also include Pixie Hollow Enchantment which brings nighttime sparkle to Pixie Hollow
-Fun fact: kids gather outside Monster's Inc. every morning at DCA to scream and power up the attraction
-On Ariel's Undersea Adventure as you hit the "water" you'll get a blast of cool air to feel like you're going under the sea
-Little Mermaid~ Ariel's Undersea Adventure opens in 2011
This information is from Disney's: "What's Next?"
It is true, and was publicly announced via Twitter from @Disneyland and @DisneyD23 as well as other fan community sites.
For more information on Disneyland, visit disneyland.com or visionsfantastic.com
Monday, June 7, 2010
Graduation
Well, its over. I am done with High School. I never thought four years would have gone that quick, but it did. I am excited to start college, and in September apply for the Disneyland College Program (DCP).
Wednesday night was fun. After graduation (and 1,000 pictures...) we went home and visited my aunt, who flew into town. Everyone kept asking me, "Aren't you going to party with friends?" Well, no. I didn't. Sure, I like to go to parties. And if you know my family, we know how to party! We don't even need an excuse to party. But it was nice to just be home with family.
Saturday was my graduation party. If you came, thank you. I hope you had fun. I did. Everything went well, and it looked nice. But I think it really hit me Saturday that I am done with high school. While sitting at a table with friends, we were talking about our jobs. Almost all my friends now have jobs. That's crazy. I don't remember growing up so fast. But it happens.
Now its summer. I'm giving violin lessons, taking my morning walks, and doing yardwork on my days off. Hopefully this summer will be nice, I can't wait to go to New Mexico for our family reunion. Maybe we can go camping too. But right now I'm just relaxing. Having fun.
Congratulations class of 2010!
Wednesday night was fun. After graduation (and 1,000 pictures...) we went home and visited my aunt, who flew into town. Everyone kept asking me, "Aren't you going to party with friends?" Well, no. I didn't. Sure, I like to go to parties. And if you know my family, we know how to party! We don't even need an excuse to party. But it was nice to just be home with family.
Saturday was my graduation party. If you came, thank you. I hope you had fun. I did. Everything went well, and it looked nice. But I think it really hit me Saturday that I am done with high school. While sitting at a table with friends, we were talking about our jobs. Almost all my friends now have jobs. That's crazy. I don't remember growing up so fast. But it happens.
Now its summer. I'm giving violin lessons, taking my morning walks, and doing yardwork on my days off. Hopefully this summer will be nice, I can't wait to go to New Mexico for our family reunion. Maybe we can go camping too. But right now I'm just relaxing. Having fun.
Congratulations class of 2010!
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
I Dedicate This Song To The Class Of 2010
Leave Right Now by Will Young
I'm here, just like I said
Though it's breaking every rule I've ever made
My racing heart, is just the same;
Why make it strong to break it once again?
And I'd love to say "I do";
Give everything to you
But I could never now be true
So I say...
I think I better leave right now
Before I fall any deeper
I think I better leave right now
Feeling weaker and weaker
Somebody better show me how
Before I fall any deeper
I think I better leave right now
I'm here, so please explain
Why you're opening up a healing wound again
I'm a little more careful, perhaps it shows
But if I lose the highs at least I'm spared the lows
Now I tremble in your arms
What could be the harm?
To feel my spirit calm?
So I say...
I think I better leave right now
Before I fall any deeper
I think I better leave right now
Feeling weaker and weaker
Somebody better show me how
Before I fall any deeper
I think I better leave right now
I wouldn't know how to say
How good it feels seeing you today
I see you've got your smile back
Like you say - you're right on track
But you may never know why
Once bitten, twice as shy
If I'm proud, perhaps I should explain
I couldn't bear to loose you again
Yes, I will.
I think I better leave right now
Feeling weaker and weaker
Somebody better show me how
Before I fall any deeper...
I think I better leave right now.
I'm here, just like I said
Though it's breaking every rule I've ever made
My racing heart, is just the same;
Why make it strong to break it once again?
And I'd love to say "I do";
Give everything to you
But I could never now be true
So I say...
I think I better leave right now
Before I fall any deeper
I think I better leave right now
Feeling weaker and weaker
Somebody better show me how
Before I fall any deeper
I think I better leave right now
I'm here, so please explain
Why you're opening up a healing wound again
I'm a little more careful, perhaps it shows
But if I lose the highs at least I'm spared the lows
Now I tremble in your arms
What could be the harm?
To feel my spirit calm?
So I say...
I think I better leave right now
Before I fall any deeper
I think I better leave right now
Feeling weaker and weaker
Somebody better show me how
Before I fall any deeper
I think I better leave right now
I wouldn't know how to say
How good it feels seeing you today
I see you've got your smile back
Like you say - you're right on track
But you may never know why
Once bitten, twice as shy
If I'm proud, perhaps I should explain
I couldn't bear to loose you again
Yes, I will.
I think I better leave right now
Feeling weaker and weaker
Somebody better show me how
Before I fall any deeper...
I think I better leave right now.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Random Disney Video
I have been listening to Disney music all day, so I thought I would post a random Disney Video. It's not long, but its cool.
Tower of Terror from Adrien Charlot on Vimeo.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Rene Descartes
Here are two brief sayings from the philosopher who dedicated his life to question everything he knew. When we first started studying this in English, I thought it would be boring and just wanted to get through it. Well, I now love it. Philosophers are very interesting. I recommend reading the whole article.
These are from:
The Philosophical Writings of Descartes, Vol. 1
Discourse on Method
1. "But immediately I noticed that while I was trying thus to think everything false, it was necessary that I, who was thinking this, was something. And observing that this truth "I am thinking, therefore I exist" was so firm and sure that all the most extravagant suppositions of the sceptics were incapable of shaking it, I decided that I could accept it without scruple as the first principle of the philosophy I was seeking."
2. "From this I knew I was a substance whose whole essence or nature is simply to think, and which does not require any place, or depend on any material thing, in order to exist."
Wow. I'm pretty sure I could write a whole sermon just on the second one. Amazing, right?
These are from:
The Philosophical Writings of Descartes, Vol. 1
Discourse on Method
1. "But immediately I noticed that while I was trying thus to think everything false, it was necessary that I, who was thinking this, was something. And observing that this truth "I am thinking, therefore I exist" was so firm and sure that all the most extravagant suppositions of the sceptics were incapable of shaking it, I decided that I could accept it without scruple as the first principle of the philosophy I was seeking."
2. "From this I knew I was a substance whose whole essence or nature is simply to think, and which does not require any place, or depend on any material thing, in order to exist."
Wow. I'm pretty sure I could write a whole sermon just on the second one. Amazing, right?
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