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The Magic Kingdom’s PeopleMover is Always a Good Idea
Are you tired from running from Lightning Lane to Lightning Lane? Need a break from the Florida Sun? Craving some Magic Kingdom nostalgia? Have I got the attraction for you: the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover! Let’s take a moment today to appreciate one of the best Walt Disney World attractions. The breezy, gentle ride around … The Magic Kingdom’s PeopleMover is Always a Good Idea
New Walt Disney Archives Display in Carthay Circle at Disneyland
If you’ve been reading along with me for a while, you’ll know that as much as I love a seasonal snack or a new merchandise drop, I have a soft spot for Disney history. There is something incredibly special about looking behind the scenes at how our favorite stories came to life. Seeing the sketches, … New Walt Disney Archives Display in Carthay Circle at Disneyland
5 Hidden Gems at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Beyond Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance pulling crowds deep into Batuu, the neon glow of Hollywood Boulevard after sunset, and the Hollywood Tower Hotel beckoning you into the Fifth Dimension, Disney’s Hollywood Studios still has some lesser-known details that quietly keep the park’s original Hollywood heart alive. If you don’t already know about some … 5 Hidden Gems at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
What the Heck is a Disneyland ‘Roastie-Toastie’?
If you’ve ever grabbed a popcorn bucket at Disneyland and noticed a tiny figure turning the crank on the popcorn drum, you’ve run into one of the park’s most charming hidden details: the Roastie-Toasties. These little characters are part of a tradition that stretches back to the earliest days of Disneyland… and even farther. Let’s … What the Heck is a Disneyland ‘Roastie-Toastie’?
Remnants of Roger Rabbit at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Disney’s Hollywood Studios opened in 1989 as Disney-MGM Studios, at a moment when Who Framed Roger Rabbit was still riding high from its massive box office success the year before. The film was so popular that Disney planned an entire land devoted to Roger Rabbit for the park. While that land was never built, decades later, you … Remnants of Roger Rabbit at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
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
The History of Country Bear Jamboree: From Mineral King to Magic Kingdom
Long before a chorus of audio-animatronic bears took over Frontierland, the roots of Country Bear Jamboree were planted high in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains. In the early 1960s, Walt Disney had his sights set on an ambitious project outside the theme parks: Mineral King, a proposed year-round ski resort near Sequoia National Park. The plan included hotels, gondolas, … The History of Country Bear Jamboree: From Mineral King to Magic Kingdom
The Big Meaning Behind Disney’s ‘it’s a small world’
“Though the mountains divide and the oceans are wide, it’s a small world after all.” Few Disney attractions carry a message as simple, sincere, and enduring as it’s a small world. What began as a modest idea for a World’s Fair attraction grew into one of the most recognizable experiences in theme park history, and one … The Big Meaning Behind Disney’s ‘it’s a small world’
The Disney History You Overlook – Walt’s Lost Legacy Flourishes Here
Nostalgia is at the center of most Disney vacations. Families bring several generations on their trip and enjoy experiences that they have cherished throughout their lives. The man responsible for creating such immersive experiences is Walt Disney. Guests visiting the Disneyland Resort can immediately feel Walt’s presence as soon as they set foot in Disneyland … The Disney History You Overlook – Walt’s Lost Legacy Flourishes Here
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