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Women in Disney History

When people think of the Walt  Disney company, they probably think of Michael Eisner, the Nine Old Men, or Walt and Roy themselves. These men may be the most famous in Disney history, but a lot of women have also helped paved the path towards  success for the company. Here are some Disney women that deserve to be recognized:  Unnamed Ink and Painters Due to stereotypes about women, originally they could only be found in secretarial roles or in the ink and paint department at the Walt Disney Studios. Women were believed to be detail-oriented (but not smart or creative enough for animating jobs) which is why they seemed like a perfect fit for ink and paint. Animators would draw the characters, but the ink and paint girls will fill in the colors. It was a very methodical job. The company even hired other employees to stand over the shoulders of the painters and time them to keep track of their progress. Even though the ink and paint ladies were often overlooked, they deserve credit for he

Disney During Halloween


Disney Darling has already posted about Mickey's Not So Scary at Magic Kingdom, but there are plenty of other activities to partake in during Halloween!

Club Villain
New at Hollywood Studios is Club Villain! Here you can dance and dine with your favorite villains such as Dr. Facilier and Maleficient. Club Villain is only open on specific nights (usually during the weekends) and you will have to make a reservation.

Food and Wine Festival at EPCOT
Food and Wine is one of my favorite events at Walt Disney World. Along the World Showcase are stands featuring food and drinks from various countries such as Scotland,  Greece and South Korea. There are also decorative topiaries, concerts and culinary demonstrations. There is no extra charge to attend this event. All you need is a regular entrance ticket to EPCOT.

Visit the Water Parks
Yes, Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach are still open in September and October! And they will be far less crowded than during the summer months. But it will still be warm enough in Florida to want to go swimming.

Watch Hallowishes
If you do not have a party ticket, or would like to see the fireworks again, you can head down to the Polynesian Resort and watch the show on the beach.

Dress Up
You do not have to attend the party to wear a costume! Just make sure to adhere to guidelines. Kids can dress up in the Pirates League or Bibbidi Bobbidi Bootique. Be sure to make a reservation for these makeovers! If adults do not want to go full-out, you can Disney Bound. Disney Bounding is dressing up subtly like a Disney character.



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