Author Archives: Mike

If at first you don’t succeed

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Mike

In my previous post I mentioned that I wanted to give a bit of the story of developing The Sorcerer’s Apprentice iPhone application.    But The Sorcerer’s App was not my first crack at writing an iPhone app.    Before we get … Continue reading →

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A New App and a New Blog

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Mike

Yesterday my first-ever iPhone app launched in the App Store for Apple’s iOS devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch).    The link to download the app is at right and also below. I have also created a new blog specifically for the … Continue reading →

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Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Mike

As chronicled in the last couple of blog posts, I made a recent visit to Southern California to see Disneyland during the Christmas holidays and to visit the Reagan Presidential Library.    The Reagan Library is current hosting (through April 2013) … Continue reading →

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The Reagan Presidential Library

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Mike

While I was in Southern California to visit Disneyland, I took advantage of a friend’s offer to drive out to the Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley. The immediate rationale for the trip was to see the limited engagement exhibit, … Continue reading →

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Disney Christmas: West Coast Edition

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Mike

I’ve been a regular visitor to the Walt Disney World resort during the holiday season for many years; but this year is the first time I’ve made a similarly timed trip to the Disneyland resort.    I was excited to see … Continue reading →

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A First Visit to Cars Land and Buena Vista Street

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Mike

A while back I visited the Cars Land and Buena Vista Street areas of Disney’s California Adventure for the first time. Buena Vista Street Buena Vista Street is a nice addition to the park; it does a great job of … Continue reading →

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Running the Inaugural Tower of Terror 10 miler

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Mike

I’ve never been a runner, so when my friend Trish initially suggested I join her in running the inaugural Tower of Terror 10 mile run, I declined.   I’d be happy to come along and cheer, I said,  but running 10 … Continue reading →

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Destination D: Day Two Afternoon & Evening

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Mike

Hearing Voices: A Salute to Disney Voice Artists This is one of those you-had-to-be there sessions; hearing is everything.    It’s impossible to listen to Bill Farmer doing his most well-known Disney voice without breaking out into a big Goofy grin. … Continue reading →

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Destination D: Day Two Morning Sessions

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Mike

Wild and Wacky Disney Animation When you ask animation buffs to describe the style of Disney animation, you’ll hear that the drawings are lifelike, the overall style realistic, the stories moving, the characters memorable.   Other studios like Warner Brothers and … Continue reading →

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Destination D: Day 1 Afternoon & Evening Highlights

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Mike

(for coverage of the Saturday morning presentations see here) Inside Walt Disney Animation Studios Today Based on the title, I thought we might be getting some insight into how the animation department works today (how CG and hand-drawn animation departments … Continue reading →

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