History Articles and News Stories
A Brief History of Disney: The Haunted Mansion
The November installment of this mini-series, A Brief History of Disney, is one I have been excited about. The Haunted Mansion is an attraction loved around the world, literally. A form of this ride appears in Disneyland (Haunted Mansion), Walt Disney World (Haunted Mansion), Tokyo Disneyland (Phantom Manor), Disneyland Paris (Mystic Manor), and Hong Kong … A Brief History of Disney: The Haunted Mansion
Embracing the “Spirit of Walt”
I’ve written some of this before, so I beg your indulgence as I explore some of the concepts more deeply to a broader audience. When I’m at Walt Disney World, I immerse myself in the Disney Bubble. It’s where I can let my guard down and be vulnerable, where I can be not only outgoing … Embracing the “Spirit of Walt”
A Brief History of Disney: Toy Story (Midway) Mania
Welcome back to the last Wednesday of the month, where we like to take a moment out of our busy Disney lives to appreciate the history of the place we love. A Brief History of Disney is a series that takes a deep dive into the origin story of park attractions, exploring how they came … A Brief History of Disney: Toy Story (Midway) Mania
A Brief History of Disney: Peter Pan’s Flight
It’s the last week of the month, meaning it’s time to glance back to discover the origins of another Disney attraction we all know and love. I’m super excited as this week I have been delving into one of the classics near and dear to my heart. Let’s take a trip to Neverland together and … A Brief History of Disney: Peter Pan’s Flight
Brief History of Disney: The Main Street Electrical Parade
It’s the last Thursday of the month, which means we are meeting up again to take a quick look into the history of an attraction near and dear to our hearts. This time, we are hitting pause on our usual selection of rides and switching gears to something that was recently making headlines in Disneyland. … Brief History of Disney: The Main Street Electrical Parade
A Brief History of Disney: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Welcome back to the June edition of A Brief History of Disney, where in the last week of each month, we take a walk down memory lane and learn more about how our favorite attractions came to be. Recently, I’ve been thinking more and more about the classic Disney Mountains, you know, Splash Mountain, Space … A Brief History of Disney: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Road Trip to Marceline: An Alternative Way to Connect with Disney History
If you’re a Disney history buff like me, I’m sure you’ve walked through Hollywood Studios’ Walt Disney Presents numerous times examining Walt’s timeline of legacy. Toward the beginning of the attraction, you’re presented with images and artifacts related to Marceline, Missouri, Walt’s childhood home from ages 5-10. Although his time there seemed short, Marceline had a … Road Trip to Marceline: An Alternative Way to Connect with Disney History
A Brief History of Disney: Splash Mountain
For those of us who spent our formative years visiting Disney parks, the age-old Zip-a-dee-doo-dah theme synonymous with the Splash Mountain attraction likely holds a special place in your heart. Even though I remember the day this attraction opened like it was yesterday, I didn’t know much about how it came to be until I … A Brief History of Disney: Splash Mountain
A Brief History of Disney: Journey into Imagination with Figment
Many of you know, I grew up cultivating a love of Disney from further away than most. I’ve spent my life living on the eastern coast of Australia, where my family has a business that took us back and forward between Sydney and Los Angeles often. My sister, Casey, and I were lucky enough to … A Brief History of Disney: Journey into Imagination with Figment
A Brief History of Disney: King Arthur Carrousel
Welcome to a new series that I have wanted to start for years. In A Brief History of Disney, we will be looking at attractions, one at a time, taking a deep dive into their history and how they came to be. Trust me; you will be surprised to read about how some of your … A Brief History of Disney: King Arthur Carrousel