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Elvis Presley was a prominent artist who is remembered by many for his unrivaled talent. The Elvis Presley Enterprises (EPE) is a corporate entity that conducts businesses and manages assets relating to Elvis Presley. As was Elvis, the Elvis Presley Enterprises is also a very a magnificent company that was utmost successful in marketing whatever they had to sell. Of course their success was definitely not by luck. Instead, they utilized whatever marketing techniques available. There are many…

The Ringling Circus Museum: A Treat for All Ages The Ringling Circus Museum is a treat for all ages. The museum is located in Sarasota, Florida, on the grounds of what once housed the winter home of the renowned Ringling Brothers Circus. The museum, first established in 1948, was the first in the country to record the rich history and splendor of the circus. It gives visitors an opportunity to view rare relics and other items affiliated with “The Greatest Show on Earth” and its relationship to…

I first saw The Wizard of Oz on television when I was six years old and fell in love with it and have loved it ever since. The special effects in this movie hold up to this day! Which I find absolutely amazing. I have never ever grown tired of watching it. Have now lost count how many times I’ve watched this truly WONDROUS film! The Wizard of Oz is as visually exciting and emotionally stirring today as it was when first released in 1939. It’s the most famous and beloved family movie of all time…

My family’s known history began 107 years ago on a boat that took off from Italy and had its sights set on America. Aboard this boat were newly-weds Ernesto and Maria Bellini. They weren’t sure what lay ahead, but like so many other immigrants during that time, they had the determination to plow through whatever challenges they might face. While on board the ship, Maria gave birth to my great-grandfather Fieravante (Fred) Bellini. Due to the birth, the Bellinis decided to stop in Argentina in…

Among those who joined the Guild was one of Walt's highest-ranking animators, Art Babbitt. Babbitt, who was known for developing the infamous character Goofy, had a very strong sense of justice. Despite being higher on the totem pole than others, he felt that the pay structure was unfair and very disorganized. Art was a generous man; so gregarious that he would often pay his assistant out of his own pockets when Walt would refuse to give him a raise.5 He had always sympathized with the omegas of…

The day July the 15th marks a memorable day in my recent summer vacation with my family. The much acclaimed and desirable ‘Disney World in Orlando, Florida’ was the point of attraction. I was very excited and overwhelmed as I took all of my time and energy in preparing for this trip; I loved every moment of this wonderful experience as the memory still lingers on. Prior to this desired journey to Disney World, my sister Chelsea thought it would be a pleasant and a great idea to keep the Disney…

Hi Courtnee, I really enjoyed reading your discussion for this week’s discussion topic. I couldn’t agree with you more about Walt Disney World being directly and clearly tied to its mission and values by their slogan, “Where dreams come true.” Walt Disney World is an excellent example of how the perception of the organization is tied to its mission and values. Also, I completely agree that the target audience of Walt Disney is all ages as well. It doesn't matter how old you are, Walt Disney…

Dollywood is an amusement park visited by millions of people each year. Dollywood has had many names throughout its existence. It is the home to many theatres and rollercoasters. There is a wide variety of food and dining to choose from. Dollywood’s name has had many transitions in the past such as, Rebel Railroad, Goldrush Junction, Silver Dollar CIty, and what it is now known as Dollywood. In 1961, Rebel Railroad opened. Rebel Railroad included, a steam train, general store, blacksmith…

My quinceanera will be a huge party for my sixteenth birthday! The day of the party will be August fifth. The theme will be a Disney theme, which means you will have to dress like a Disney character. The venue of my quinceanera will be at Cinderella’s Castle at Disney World. The party will start at two o’clock in the afternoon. Since it is my quinceanera, I will be dressing like Cinderella! My dress will be a blue ball gown and I will wear a pair of flats. Why am I wearing flats?I am wearing…

On Tuesday October 31, I attended the “Pixar on Campus” event at which Gini Santos spoke. She was born in the Philippines and prior to her career at Pixar, was an art director. She served as one of two supervising animators on the newest Pixar film, Coco. She is Pixar’s first female supervising animator. During the presentation, Santos spoke about the creation of Coco. Coco is an animated cartoon that centers around Dia De Los Muertos, the Mexican holiday in which family members’ spirits can…