Kenversations Archives

Kenversations: Memories of the Disney Gallery - Ken Pellman (8/7/2007)
Ken tells why he thinks the closing of the Disney Gallery at Disneyland is a sad event and takes a trip down memory lane.

Kenversations: A Modest Proposal...For Anaheim - Ken Pellman (5/18/2007)
Ken looks at the situation with Disneyland and Anaheim and gives his modest proposal for solving it.

Kenversations: Disney's Changing Playing Field (Part 3 of 3) - Ken Pellman (2/20/2007)
Ken concludes his three part series taking a detailed look at Disney's recent history and competition in theme parks, animation and other areas.

Kenversations: Disney's Changing Playing Field (Part 2 of 3) - Ken Pellman (2/14/2007)
Ken continues his three part series taking a detailed look at Disney's recent history in theme parks, animation and other areas.

Kenversations: Disney's Changing Playing Field (Part 1 of 3) - Ken Pellman (2/12/2007)
Ken begins a three part series taking a detailed look at Disney's recent history in theme parks and animation.

Kenversations: Disneyland 35th Anniversary Celebration (Part 2) - Ken Pellman (6/29/2006)
Part Two of Ken's extensive look back at Disneyland's 35th anniversary.

Kenversations: Disneyland 35th Anniversary Celebration (Part 1) - Ken Pellman (6/27/2006)
Part One of Ken's extensive look back at Disneyland's 35th anniversary.

Kenversations: Expanding Holiday Season at Disneyland Park - Ken Pellman (3/23/2006)
Ken looks at the history of the holidays at Disneyland and a fan DVD that celebrates them - Holiday Time at Disneyland.

Kenversations: Light Magic - Ken Pellman (2/23/2006)
Ken remembers the Annual Passholder Light Magic preview and reviews a DVD that chronicles the evening.

Kenversations - Ken Pellman (11/14/2005)
Ken tells what he'd like to see from the new Disney CEO Bob Iger.

Kenversations - Ken Pellman (10/11/2005)
Ken returns to LaughingPlace.com. He's gotten married and honeymooned in Walt Disney World, and his return column has all the details.

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (12/3/2004)
In his last column has a bachelor Ken writes "Disney Eye For the Bachelor Guy"

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (10/26/2004)
Ken looks at the history and demise of the Disney Stores.

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (9/21/2004)
Ken looks at the future - and past - of Disneyland's Submarine Voyage.

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (8/26/2004)
Ken asks the question "Is the Walt Disney Company an Evil Corporation?"

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (8/3/2004)
Ken talks about some of his favorite subjects including theme park safety, Weird Al and Star Wars.

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (6/28/2004)
Ken talks about the AFI Top 100 Film Songs of All Tmie and his favorite songs.

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (5/25/2004)
Ken catches up on recent Disney news and shares a very< important announcement.

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (4/15/2004)
Ken discusses some of Walt Disney's unique talents.

Kenversations(tm): The Mouse After Michael Eisner, and Vice-Versa - Ken Pellman (3/22/2004)
Ken tells you what kind of leader Disney needs.

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (3/8/2004)
Ken recaps a pivotal period in Disney's history.

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (2/19/2004)
Ken analyzes the Disney-Henson deal.

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (2/4/2004)
In light of the Pixar split, Ken argues for Disney looking inward for creativity instead of outward.

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (1/22/2004)
Ken looks at what could've been.

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (1/13/2004)
Ken announces the new website for one of the premiere Disney publications.

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (12/30/2003)
In his final column of the year Ken looks back at 2003 in the world of Disney.

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (12/11/2003)
In light of the Roy Disney / Michael Eisner happenings Ken gives a brief history of the Eisner-Era Disney.

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (11/25/2003)
Ken takes another look at the state of animation.

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (11/13/2003)
Ken reflects on the Disney Decade and remembers that sometimes, things change.

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (10/29/2003)
Ken once again addresses Disney theme park pricing.

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (10/28/2003)
Ken on some local Halloween fun and other odds and ends.

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (10/16/2003)
Ken Pellman on the loss of Leon Janzen, co-publisher of The E-Ticket Magazine.

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (10/9/2003)
Ken covers the 2003 THEA awards.

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (9/24/2003)
Ken asks if Disney should change the pricing system for their theme parks.

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (8/27/2003)
Ken talks about summer Disneyland memories.

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (7/23/2003)
Ken wonders if Disney is neglecting some good business opportunities.

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (6/25/2003)
Ken analyzes which lands should have characters from Disney's animated films.

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (5/28/2003)
Ken looks at the current situation with The Disney Stores.

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (5/15/2003)
Ken gives an overview of and takes a look at the new Walt Disney Concert Hall

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (4/25/2003)
Ken discusses the role of a Disneyland Resort President.

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (3/27/2003)
Does Disney Matter? Ken tackles that question and reflects on the departure of a long-time Cast Member and the death of an Imagineer.

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (2/25/2003)
Ken reflects of the shuttle disaster and Disney's space connection.

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (1/10/2003)
On the occasion of their 50th anniversary, Ken gives a brief history and a look into the future of Walt Disney Imagineering.

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (12/4/2002)
Ken talks about the gloved one, King of Pop, Caption Eo himself - Michael Jackson.

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (10/25/2002)
Ken tells you why he kind of likes Disney owning the Angels and Ducks.

Film Review: Tuck Everlasting - Ken Pellman (10/18/2002)
Ken reviews the new Disney live-action release Tuck Everlasting.

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (10/1/2002)
Ken covers the 2002 Themed Entertainment Awards.

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (8/28/2002)
Is there still a such thing as Disney Magic? Ken has the answer.

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (7/29/2002)
Ken talks about theme park regulation, the industry, the business of Disney and much more.

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (6/26/2002)
Ken tells you what he doesn't like about Lilo & Stitch and theme park safety measures.

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (5/22/2002)
Ken talks about some odds and ends - Star Wars, attractions made into films and even a farewell to Jerry Dunphy.

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (5/10/2002)
Ken tells the story of Arthur Holmson - a story you will want to read.

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (4/8/2002)
Ken comments on the recent layoffs and changes in Disney animation.

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (3/29/2002)
Ken discusses some the recent rumors of changes at Splash Mountain.

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (2/28/2002)
Ken catches up on lots of recent news surrounding the Walt Disney Company.

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (1/24/2002)
Are you an obsessed Disney fan? Has it gone to far? Ken discusses the topic this month.

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (12/27/2001)
Ken looks at Walt's 100th birthday and how Disney did thie year upholding the legacy.

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (11/29/2001)
Ken writes about Discovery Cove, IAAPA, and some place known as the Walt Disney World Resort

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (10/24/2001)
Ken takes a look at some Halloween traditions.

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (9/26/2001)
This month Ken reports on Tony Baxter receiving the Themed Entertainment Lifetime Achievement award, the Country Bears, September 11th and the role of entertainment.

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (8/22/2001)
This month Ken looks at the emotional subject of theme park safety.

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (7/25/2001)
Ken speculates on what the Disneyland Resort's third theme park might be.

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (6/27/2001)
Ken is all over the map this month - Layoffs, Atlantis, Disneyland, Walt Disney World and more.

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (5/15/2001)
Is it time the Walt Disney Company reinvented itself? Ken has a plan.

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (4/9/2001)
This month Ken has A Day in the Life of a Disneyland Cast Member - a detailed look at what goes on throughout on day as a custodial Cast Member.

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (3/12/2001)
This month Ken looks at the new Disneyland Resort and talks about this year's Disneyland Cast Member Spirit Awards ceremony.

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (2/12/2001)
Ken concludes his look at the animation industry.

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (1/8/2001)
This month Ken continues what he started in his first column, a recent history of Disney animation.

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (12/11/2000)
This month Ken looks at the history of Disney's Audio-Animatronics and how its use has dwindled in recent years.

Kenversations(tm) - Ken Pellman (11/13/2000)
In his debut column, Ken looks at a tumultuous time in Disney history when the Company could've ceased to exist and a mermaid helped put it back on a profitable, albeit controversial course.

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