Independence Day edition of Disney Archaeology

Independence Day edition of Disney Archaeology

This is an Independence Day edition of Disney Archaeology. Wherever you are, this is a weekend where we celebrate the freedom and independence that we enjoy in America. It is an important time as we celebrate to also ponder and reflect on the cost of freedom, which...
And then some… Walt

And then some… Walt

Once again we dig into the life and times of Walt Disney and with a little Disney Archaeology make some discoveries that we can learn from and perhaps make our lives a little bit better. In the very first year that Disneyland was in operation, Walt decided that the...
Disneyland Backers and Boosters

Disneyland Backers and Boosters

In this edition of Disney Archeology we go exploring the beginning of Disneyland. As usual, our excavation into the life and times of Walt Disney takes us into some of the stories that most haven’t heard – unless of course you are willing to explore and dig. That is...
Disagreeing with Disney

Disagreeing with Disney

This trip into the realm of Disney Archaeology digs right into the life and times of Walt Disney, his leadership skills, and his ability to bring out the best in people. Many people over the years have offered up their opinion on how strong willed Walt Disney could...
Coffee with Walt

Coffee with Walt

This edition of Disney Archaeology is a bit unusual – because it invites you to have a cup of coffee with Walt Disney. Now, this of course involved a little imagination but we begin with Renie Bardeau, the longtime chief photographer for Disneyland, seated on the...
Don’t be such a Pollyanna

Don’t be such a Pollyanna

Here is a bit of Disney Archaeology that takes us into the life of Walt Disney himself. Some of you will remember the old phrase – “don’t be such a Pollyanna”Now the term Pollyanna is used to describe someone who is a person who is optimistic and tries to find the...
What is a fire and what’s the word? Burn….

What is a fire and what’s the word? Burn….

Here is a bit of Disney Archaeology for animated film fans. As most Disney fans know, rarely does an animator haphazardly put something in a Disney film and the work they create is a very unique art form to be sure. So here is a bit of mystery found in The Little...