DLR Magazine
LETTER FROM the Creative Director
Aday at Disneyland isn’t complete without snacks. From the scent of popcorn on Main Street, U.S.A., to the first bite of a classic DOLE Whip, food is an important part of any visit to the Happiest Place on Earth. Disney foodies, this issue’s for...
Read Full Story (Page 5)LETTER FROM the Editor
My first job out of college was a gig in automotive journalism. I spent my days clacking away at a keyboard, writing stories about Subaru and seat belts, and I occasionally attended national auto shows to cover the release of new cars and new tech....
Read Full Story (Page 5)LETTER FROM the Publisher
Fairy tales are as synonymous with the Disney brand as Mickey Mouse. Walt chose the classic tale of Snow White for his first animated feature; Fantasyland was an original land at Disneyland; and the park’s central icon is a literal castle plucked from...
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This December will mark 60 years since Walt Disney left us, yet I can still feel his presence so profoundly every time I step inside a Disney Park or fire up Disney+ for the comfort that comes from watching a childhood favorite. Walt’s legacy is in...
Read Full Story (Page 5)GHOULISH GARDENING UPDATES TO THE HAUNTED MANSION QUEUE
One of the reasons for the delayed opening of Haunted Mansion in Disneyland’s early years was the conflict between Walt and his Imagineers regarding the appearance of the building’s exterior. Early concept art for the attraction showed a dilapidated...
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