Jim Hill writes about the new tack that Walt Disney Animation Studios is taking with the promotion of its new hand-drawn animated feature. Which involves screening footage from “The Princess and the Frog” at events that will be attended by African-American opinion makers

Some vacationers take to the fresh water lakes to cool themselves off despite warnings to keep out. The reason for this warning is the high level of bacteria that flourishes in the hot summer weather when the lakes routinely reach 80 degrees or greater. The hot weather breeds amoeba that causes bacterial infections and unfortunately in some cases death.

A great historical look at the Splash Mountain attraction.

Since September of 2006 Disney World has incorporated a finger scanning device as part of an attempt to eliminate ticket fraud and misuse.
The technology applied is quite amazing. It also allows for the Walt Disney World Resort to collect massive amounts of data to better understand their theme park guests and hopefully create a better experience.

As seen in the video below, former president Bill Clinton is checking his watch during the presidential role call in the Hall of Presidents.

Does he have another event to attend when this show is over?

Is he counting down the hours until he can punch out for the day?

Or is he just getting impatient for his turn to be introducted to the Magic Kingdom audience?

Today, let's visit Disneyland's Jungle Cruise and take a look at two scenes that no longer exist.

Welcome to Bonus Sunday. From Thursday's 1963 post, here is the entire Summer 1963 Vacationland Magazine. Be sure to download and read this one, its chalk-full of vintage Disneyland stuff!