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‘Disneyland Handcrafted’ Creating the Sounds of The Past
Hey Disney history lovers! If you’ve watched Disneyland Handcrafted on Disney+ or YouTube, chances are you felt your heart skip a beat as those incredible archival images rolled across the screen. Seeing Disneyland take shape from dusty orange groves into The Happiest Place on Earth is enough to leave any Disney fan completely captivated. What … ‘Disneyland Handcrafted’ Creating the Sounds of The Past
Can You Spot All of These Hidden Details in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge?
If you thought Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios was just about riding Star Wars rides, sipping blue milk and dodging stormtroopers, think again. This outpost on Batuu is brimming with theme park secrets… a treasure trove of Easter eggs that would make even a scruffy-looking smuggler do a double take. Throughout Black Spire … Can You Spot All of These Hidden Details in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge?
Vintage Disney Shopping: Chloe’s Treasure Thursday
Hey howdy hey! Can you believe on this day, 60 years ago, “it’s a small world” opened at Disneyland? “it’s a small world” has one of the best origin stories in Disney history. The attraction was commissioned by UNICEF for the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair, where Walt Disney and his Imagineers created a boat … Vintage Disney Shopping: Chloe’s Treasure Thursday
Walt Disney World: It Was All Started By a Roy
Ever wonder why it’s Walt Disney World and not simply Disney World? The answer starts with a brotherly promise made in the shadow of grief which shaped one of the most recognized names – and places – on the planet. When Walt Disney passed away on December 15, 1966, the Florida Project (his ambitious East Coast follow-up … Walt Disney World: It Was All Started By a Roy
Who is Sid Cahuenga at Disney’s Hollywood Studios?
Just inside the main entrance of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, to the left as you pass through the gates, sits a modest California bungalow that most guests walk right past without a second glance. That’s a shame, because Sid Cahuenga’s One-of-a-Kind is one of the most original and fascinating spots in the entire park. The Man … Who is Sid Cahuenga at Disney’s Hollywood Studios?
Feature Presentation: The Disney History of Bambi + Vintage Shopping
Hey howdy hey! We have a few weeks of spring left, and I couldn’t help but think of one of my favorite classic Disney films for this week’s Treasure Thursday theme. Drip drip drop little April shower brings May flowers… and by May flowers I mean vintage Bambi goods for this week’s vintage Disney roundup! … Feature Presentation: The Disney History of Bambi + Vintage Shopping
Disney Celebrates 100 Years of Winnie the Pooh
It’s a big year for our favorite silly old bear: Winnie the Pooh is turning 100! A.A. Milne first introduced the world to the honey-obsessed resident of the Hundred Acre Wood back in October 1926, and Disney is pulling out all the stops to celebrate the milestone by shining a light on how the Walt … Disney Celebrates 100 Years of Winnie the Pooh
Disneyland Handcrafted Is A Triumph For Disney Fans and Disney+
Our team had the pleasure of seeing an early-screening of Disneyland Handcrafted and are over-joyed to share what Disney fans can look forward to later this month! Disneyland Handcrafted is an all-new documentary, looking back at the building of Disneyland over 70 years ago. This one-of-a-kind documentary premiers on Disney+ on January 22nd and is … Disneyland Handcrafted Is A Triumph For Disney Fans and Disney+
Discover New Documentary Experience: ‘Disneyland Handcrafted’
Hey friends! If you love Disney history as much as I do, you are going to be so excited about the new documentary-style film Disneyland Handcrafted, coming to Disney+ and Disney YouTube on January 22nd. This beautifully made film takes us behind the scenes of Disneyland during the year leading up to its opening in … Discover New Documentary Experience: ‘Disneyland Handcrafted’
Finding the Sherman Brothers at Walt Disney World
Even if you don’t recognize the Sherman Brothers by name, you absolutely know their work. Robert and Richard Sherman shaped the sound of Disney for decades, writing music that spans films, television, and theme park attractions. Their songs are so woven into the Disney experience that it is nearly impossible to visit Walt Disney World … Finding the Sherman Brothers at Walt Disney World
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