Nick Cucerzan

@ncucerzan.bsky.social

Disney Historian, Nostalgic and Former CM. I WAS the last to pass this way. (Maelstrom) Tweets are mine and represent only myself. I run @historyatdisney pages.

Also, this publicity shot of Walt and Summer Magic director, James Neilson cracks me up. If you look closely, you can see Walt’s car in the background with his driver still in the driver seat! I like to think Walt was in such a rush he just said “Screw it, park on the set” 😂

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Also, I just love this shot and how Hayley Mills is admiring Richard Sherman as he works with Eddie Hodges between takes. There’s just something heartwarming about this entire shot. ❤️

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Man, I know Summer Magic isn’t exactly renowned in the film circle but the music and sets are just top notch. If you’ve ever walked down Main Street at WDW, you already know this film by heart. Also, there is just something great about this era of Disney films that were filmed on the studio lot.

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I didn’t realize this had closed in 2022! On my only visit in 2019, I was able to ride with Bob Gurr as the carousel played tunes from Mary Poppins. Such a surreal experience. I hope this opens up again soon!

@LAhistory@lahistory.bsky.social · 2w ago

A 2021 and 2026 look at the historic Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round, as the beloved Los Angeles carousel turns (turned?) 100 this year. The Spillman #carousel was built in 1926, moved to #GriffithPark in 1937, and closed for repairs in 2022. #NationalCarouselDay

Took this photo of the Griffith Park carousel in 2021 during the festivities for the park's 150th celebration. The 1926 carousel full of brown and black carved/painted horses fills the photo frame. Old-timey light bulbs outline the carousel canopy, which includes cherub faces set against large sea shells and painted woodland scenes (some peaceful, some not).

Duffy and Friends was a success. We got 3 blind boxes and she opened the first 2 and got Shellie May and Gelatoni. We were hunting for Gelatoni so we have a happy kid with one blind box to spare!

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