The Imagineers with a soft spot for the attraction began coming up with some new concepts to save the Hillbilly bruins. Among the considerations were a small flume type attraction and a silly roadrace. Ultimately, even the terrific "Critter Country 500" with its rending by Christopher Merritt, couldn't save the bears from a quick and out of place swap out with another little cub.

Discussion of a wide variety of options for Disney enjoyment during the upcoming year.

The age old tension between art and commerce is nothing new to the Walt Disney Company. It has most recently raised its ugly head in the departure of Dick Cook, but it has been going on since the beginning of the company.

"Surprising and foolish. For Walt Disney Imagineering to let go of Tim Delaney is just a mistake- and someone has much different things on their mind than quality attractions if they think this was a good idea!" begins an informative and photo-filled article about one of the imagineers just released from his job.

A little digging through my files has rewarded us with some buried treasure!

Now, I'l l admit, I do not know where this came from (so if you know, please tell me), but here is a "flow through" map of Disneyland Paris' version of Pirates of the Caribbean.

you just have to check out the website for 4240 Architecture. The name of their now deceased Principal, Peter Dominick Jr., might sound familiar. A great site! It's chockful of wonderful concept art and photographs of these Disney projects.

Among theme park enthusiasts, professionals and fans alike, an ongoing debate concerns Disneyland's Indiana Jones Adventure versus Universals' Islands of Adventure and The Amazing Adventures of Spiderman. Which is truly superior and state of the art?

I grew up by Disneyland, and I have been there at the busiest times of the year. I know all the best ways to get around the crowds. So, here is my recommendations of Disneyland for Beginners- Summertime Version.