photo of Walt and Lillian Disney cutting dedication ribbon at Disneyland

Disney’s Unforgettable Ribbon Cuttings

Over the years, any number of rides, shows, and celebrations have kicked off their debuts with a pair of oversized scissors and the participation of Disney characters and celebrities—or even Walt himself!

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Tony Baxter

A Conversation with Tony Baxter

Disney Legend and former Imagineering executive Tony Baxter shares his wealth of knowledge gained from dreaming up Disney theme park attractions throughout his career.

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Ask a Disney Legend: Charlie Ridgway

Disney Legend Charlie Ridgway, who began his career at Disneyland as a publicity writer, talks about his Disney career at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, and answers questions submitted by Disney fans.

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Photo of Geek of the Week Matthew Heid

Matthew Heid

D23 Member Matthew Heid from Pasadena, Maryland, is such a die-hard Haunted Mansion fan that he has re-created the entire attraction with LEGOs in a stop-motion video on YouTube, which caught the attention of Disney Imagineers.

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typewritten memo dated dated July 11, 1955 from Joe Fowler to Jack Evans announcing Mickey Mouse floral for Disneyland entrance

Disneyland’s Last-Minute Addition

This memo, from the inimitable ex-Navy man Joe Fowler, then in charge of getting Disneyland built, reminds Jack Evans, brother of Disney Legend Bill Evans, an early Disneyland landscaper, that one very important welcoming aspect of Disneyland still needed to be addressed before the big day.

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