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The Hyperion Historical Alliance (HHA)'s 2020 annual continues with in-depth articles on Disney history-related subjects authored by members of this professional association, including: "Amazing Grace in Disney's Story Department," a look at the pioneering career of Grace Huntington; "Disney Animator - Betty Smith-Totten," an overview of another pioneering woman who made the leap from Ink & Paint into animation; '"A Practically Perfect Premiere," the most comprehensive account ever published about the legendary premiere of "Mary Poppins"; "A Preview of Disney's World," the definitive history of Walt Disney World's first introduction to the public in Florida; "Wise Dwarfs and Thrifty Pigs," examining Disney's animated contributions to the Canadian World War II effort; and "Mickey's Revivals," exploring Disney's effort to find new animated adventures for Mickey Mouse in the years following his 50th birthday celebration.