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The Lost Jungle Book that Never Was
The Lost Jungle Book that Never Was

I have always liked The Jungle Book, but it had never been a top 10 (or even 20) Disney movie for me. But after watching the creative process unfold before my eyes in a beautifully curated display of concepts to the final film, I realized I had greatly overlooked this gem

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Changing Lands and Traveling Into the Unknown
Changing Lands and Traveling Into the Unknown

This week while walking with my brother in Hollywood Studios, he pointed out a fairly abrupt transition that has been on my mind ever since. There is a place where the Muppets Courtyard (or Grand Avenue, as it's now called) blends into the entrance of Galaxy's Edge, and while most Disney transitions are seamless, this one is not.

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