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The Dapper Dans smile together throughout their history.

Tue, April 11, 2023

A Harmonious History of the Delightful Dapper Dans of Disney Parks

by The Dapper Dans

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Left: Black and white photo of Howard Roland. Right: A theme park site plan for Walt Disney World.

Thu, March 30, 2023

Walt Disney World Memories: The Magic of Making the First Disney Resort Hotels

by Andrew Kowalski, Communications Intern, Walt Disney World

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Figment at EPCOT is one of the “Disney Fab 50 Character Collection”

Fri, March 10, 2023

40 Years of Imaginative Delight with Figment

by Stacia Martin, Disney Parks Artist and Historian

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Stacia Martin with Daisy's statue at Magic Kingdom Park

Fri, December 16, 2022

Daisy Duck: Disney’s Fairest Fowl

by Stacia Martin, Disney Parks Artist and Historian

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Minnie Mouse as one of the “Disney Fab 50” golden character sculptures

Fri, November 18, 2022

Saluting Minnie: A Mouse, Her Beau…and Her Bow!

by Stacia Martin, Disney Parks Artist and Historian

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The Mad Hatter as part of the "Disney Fab 50 Character Collection"

Mon, May 23, 2022

The Mad Hatter: Stirring Things Up in Fantasyland

by Stacia Martin, Disney Parks Artist and Historian

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Graphic for Pencil Magic with Stacia Martin

Tue, March 15, 2022

Dumbo’s Soar to Fame in Disney Parks

by Stacia Martin, Disney Parks Artist and Historian

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Thu, February 3, 2022

Disney Pencil Magic with Stacia Martin: Celebrating Tinker Bell’s Anniversary

by Stacia Martin, Disney Parks Artist and Historian

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Coffee table book "A Portrait of Walt Disney World: 50 Years of The Most Magical Place on Earth"

Fri, September 24, 2021

Fond Memories Inspire New Walt Disney World Book

by Tim O’Day, Disney Pop Culture & Heritage Expert

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Queue for Space Mountain at Magic Kingdom Park

Sun, September 12, 2021

Walt Disney World Memories: Space Mountain Queue in Tomorrowland

by Steven Miller, Senior Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility, Walt Disney World Resort

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