Geek-End Update, May 3, 2008

• The Ghost Relations Dept. Blog posts concept art by Marc Davis for a Ghostly Kitchen.
• Hans Perk at A Film L.A. shares an article about the end of Hyperion. He also posts a mini-review of the Ingeborg Willy Scrapbook.
• Andy at The Backside of Water shares a neat detail between the Oasis and Africa. He also posts a great pressed penny machine. These are a must in my household.
• Honor at Blue Sky Disney posts about Disney's love of Art Deco and how it has influenced many of the hotels.
• Progressland at Disneyland Nomenclature posts an org chart for Disneyland Food services in 1972. He shares a story about the Moonliner and its return to Disneyland
• Major Pepperidge at Gorillas Don't Blog has a nighttime shot of the Clock of the World and an overhead of Center Street. He has a post with a shot of an empty Mine Train and the chalet.
• Matterhorn 1959 at Stuff From the Park has a series of photos from the 1941 strike. Part one and part two and part three. He also posts a unique photo of the pay telephones on Main St.
• Mark Sonntag at Tagtoonz posts an essay about one of Walt's early gigs in Kansas City.
• Ed over at The Blog Wore Tennis Shoes shares another book with us! One with Baby Gyro! And another book with Mickey and trucks.
• Daveland takes us on a one-day trip to Disneyland 1963!
• Jessica from If We Can Dream It shares a look at the Getaway Stage Coach Line.
• Michael Sporn posts some beautiful artwork from Bambi from a personal collection. He shares some wonderful Milt Kahl drawings of King Louie.
• Daveland shares a then and now post of the Pistol Dueler from Pirates of the Caribbean.
• It may not be Disney, but: Cory from Voyages Extraordinaires posts an essay about the history of Coney Island.
• Jerry at Cartoon Brew tells us about the Animation Book Look happening on Saturday, May 17th in Sherman Oaks. Anyone going? Let me know. He also points to a fashion accessory that is right up Jennifer's alley (from Broke Hoedown)!
• Princess Fee at DF'82 shares a book she just got from Amazon. Go Fee!
• Over at The Disney Traveler, they have posted a photo essay about the Magic Kingdom's Jungle Cruise.
• Vintage Disneyland Tickets shares the album Walt Disney Takes You to Disneyland--with videos for the sound clips.
• Passamaquoddy is BACK!
• Lou from Louminations! posts the transcript from an interview he did with Imagineer Bill "Sully" Sullivan. He also posts what might be considered an endangered Hidden Mickey.
• Rob at Animation Backgrounds shares some shots from The Brave Little Tailor.
• Cory from Boing Boing links to an amazing 3-D printed model of Cinderella's Castle.
• Cabollerofan at Snowy Tundra Training posts some screen caps from the Saludos Amigos DVD.
• Bearride at Videblog shares a picture of Tomorrowland at Disneyland from 20 years ago... You can still see one of the famous Mary Blair murals opposite of the line for Star Tours.
• Jeff Pepper at 2719 Hyperion shares some more from his archives. This time it is back to 1969.
• David at Vintage Disney Collectibles has some great images and artwork from the 1941 strike.
• Mike Scott posts a link to scans and info about his brick paver at Disneyland.
• ZapperZ over at My Disney Mania is blogging live from Walt Disney World!
• Those Darn Cats have run away from home! Check out their new podcast...
• Richard from Photos From the Parks takes a detailed look at the queue for Mission Space.
• Mr. Fun shares a visit to Lucasfilm!