Christmas at the Carousel of Progress

Do you follow the official Disney Parks Blog? I do visit but not as often as I used to do. All too often, its become absolutely frustrating! Sometimes, it just pushes the latest item for sale just as an online outlet mall, sometimes something from the Food Network, and all too rarely do they give us something meaty about the actual attractions at their world famous parks. 

A few years ago, however, the writers on the blog did something that surprised me. They surprised us with a gift. And here it is- they displayed a piece of rare concept art from Imagineer Dorothea Redmond. A beautiful rendering for Walt Disney World's iconic and recently abused Carousel of Progress at the Magic Kingdom. It's as if they are a fan of their product instead of just promoting it. Can you imagine that? It's something that should happen more often.

(Art copyright The Walt Disney Company.)

Art for Carousel of Progress at Christmas

Do you read the Disney Parks Blog? I do every day, but sometimes it feels like an online store. Maybe even like reading articles from the Food Network. 

There seems to be a growing obsession with Disney food and merchandise, making me think that the suits would rather grow revenue by focusing on those kind of offerings year round.

I know they haven't forgotten new attractions, though. Or even old ones. Here's a piece of concept art for an old but classic attraction! From Imagineer Dorothea Redmond, a great slice of art for Walt Disney World's iconic Carousel of Progress at the Magic Kingdom. Every once in awhile someone in charge of the blog must be a fan of their amazing parks instead of just being the one put in charge of promoting them.  

(Art copyright The Walt Disney Company.)

Denver Biscuit Company Excels

With the holiday, my wife and I decided to stop in at the Denver Biscuit Company.  We'd heard about it on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, the popular television show on the Food Network and hosted by chef Guy Fieri. 

In a word: delicious. Worth every cent and the drive. My BBQ pork and cole slaw biscuit dish was almost worth licking the plate. Yet, it was my wife's Chicken Pot Pie that was the winner today. The gravy was an incredible mix of garlic and rosemary. The flavors melted together wonderfully.

I know this will be a regular destination for years to come.

Carousel of Progress Christmas Concept

You have to wonder about the Disney Parks Blog at times. It feels like an online outlet mall, sometimes something from the Food Network, and all too rarely do they give us something meaty about the actual attractions at their world famous parks. 

Today, however, they surprised me with a piece of concept art from Imagineer Dorothea Redmond- and one for Walt Disney World's classic Carousel of Progress at the Magic Kingdom. It's almost as if someone in charge of the design of the blog is actually of fan of their product instead of just being put in charge of promoting it. Imagine that!

(Art copyright The Walt Disney Company.)