As far back as I can remember, I have loved Oz. The colors, the songs, Toto. I probably wore through several VHS tapes and put our DVD through its paces as a kid. I still remember the Tide commercial that was at the beginning of our VHS where kids were making costumes … Read more
Folks who see The Wizard of Oz often find themselves singing or humming many of the film’s delightful tunes for days and even weeks after viewing it. Small wonder since The Wizard of Oz is widely known for its musical selections and soundtrack. The terrific music and lyrics were written by the … Read more
Regardless of how many films the cast members of The Wizard of Oz were in, they’re most often best remembered from their roles in this glorious film. And John Joseph “Jack” Haley who played both the Tin Man and the Kansas farmworker, Hickory, is no exception. Long before being cast as the … Read more
On January 1, 2011, when amusement game industry veteran Jack Guarnieri announced the formation of a new company to design and build commercial Pinball Machines, the world of Pinball turned upside down. The company known as Jersey Jack Pinball, Inc. had licensed the iconic film, The Wizard of Oz, from Warner Bros. … Read more
Welcome to the Emerald City, home of the Great and Powerful Wizard of Oz. Do you remember the first time you saw the Emerald City in the beloved film classic, The Wizard of Oz? The sight of it was probably as breathtaking for you, the movie viewer, as it was for Dorothy, … Read more
“Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.” Dorothy and Toto felt they’d traveled far from home when a cyclone brought them (and their house) noisily into Munchkinland. But anyone visiting the soon-to-open LEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City can visit the Land of Munchkins without traveling over the rainbow. Like the … Read more
Did you know that The Alexander Doll Company (which has been around since 1923) has created collectible dolls of nearly EVERY SINGLE CHARACTER in the original movie The Wizard of Oz? Yep, that’s a lot of dolls over the years, including Winkie Guards, Flying Monkeys, Munchkins, and, of course, Dorothy, The Wizard, … Read more
“It really was no miracle, what happened was just this…” It may not be a miracle, but visitors to the LEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City will think the scenes from The Wizard of Oz, made completely out of LEGO bricks, are miraculous indeed. LEGO artists have collaborated to bring visitors not one, … Read more
The Wizard of Oz MINILAND is scheduled to open April 29th, but you don’t have to wait! Over the coming weeks leading up to the Grand Opening, we’ll be bringing you exclusive advanced previews with fun facts and photos from this incredible attraction. Here’s your first look at the Witch’s Castle. Stay … Read more
Two of the most enjoyable ways to pass the time — playing with LEGO and watching The Wizard of Oz — are coming together this spring with the opening of the newest LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Kansas City. If you haven’t had the pleasure of visiting a LEGOLAND Discovery Center, it’s like … Read more
You may have noticed that is getting a bit hard to find. That’s because Warner Bros. Studios is taking the beloved movie off the shelves, so to speak, to get ready for the much-anticipated release of the 75th Anniversary Edition of The Wizard of Oz. If you really want to get a … Read more
The Wizard of Oz’ Ruby Red Slippers worn by Judy Garland in 1939 have been donated to the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. It was recently announced that a group of “angel donors”, led by Leonardo DiCaprio and including legendary director Steven Spielberg, have purchased an iconic pair of ruby slippers from … Read more