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Connecting with Walt: Davy Crockett Goes to Disneyland
Disneyland’s Frontierland has had two attractions based on the Walt Disney’s hit Davy Crockett television mini-series – the Davy Crockett Indian Canoes and the Mike Fink Keel Boats. There were even life-sized wax figures of Davy Crockett and Georgie Russell in Frontierland’s Davy Crockett Arcade before being moved to the Fort Wilderness Regimental Headquarters on … Connecting with Walt: Davy Crockett Goes to Disneyland
A Brief History of Disney: The Journey to Disneyland’s 70th
As we sit on the verge of Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary celebration, looking out over all that is to come in honor of the occasion, it feels like the right time to take a little walk back through time, to see how far Disneyland has come over the past 70 years. While Disneyland is about to … A Brief History of Disney: The Journey to Disneyland’s 70th
New Walt Disney Family Museum Mary Blair Exhibition
Whenever I find myself in San Francisco, which is relatively often for an Aussie and nowhere near often enough at the same time, I can’t miss a trip to the Walt Disney Family Museum. I cried the first time I walked through the place, and despite always assuming I would grow out of that emotion … New Walt Disney Family Museum Mary Blair Exhibition
Watch the Count Down to Space Mountain’s 50th Celebration
As the minutes between January 14th rolled over to January 15th, the Walt Disney World Resort counted down the seconds until the Space Mountain 50th Anniversary celebration. In Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World Ambassadors Shannon Conrad-Smith and Serena Arvizu joined some of our favorite Disney pals to welcome the milestone anniversary. Space Mountain has officially … Watch the Count Down to Space Mountain’s 50th Celebration
Disneyland Monorail Reopens and Brings Back Retired Hack!
Every fan has a favorite Disneyland hack that was removed–unlikely to return. However, in a historical moment, Disneyland Monorail reopens with an old secret!
A Brief History Of Disney: Disneyland’s Matterhorn Bobsleds
Hey, Disney history fans! It’s been a while since we sat together for A Brief History of Disney, and we thought it was time to change that! In today’s installment, we are looking behind the curtain at the Matterhorn Bobsleds in Disneyland to learn more about how this iconic attraction came to be. Not one … A Brief History Of Disney: Disneyland’s Matterhorn Bobsleds
Exclusive D23 Documentary Virtual Event for Gold Members
Fans of theme park and entertainment legend, Walt Disney, can look forward to a new documentary that takes you back in time 100 years to where it all began for the Disney brothers. Don Hahn’s new Westward Walt is having a D23 virtual premiere on December 5th, and Gold Members can register for a complimentary … Exclusive D23 Documentary Virtual Event for Gold Members
Disney Parks Expert: The Prayer Flags of Animal Kingdom
When you are the resident Disney Parks expert in your friend and family group, you might be asked the simplest of questions repeatedly. “Is Genie+ worth the money?” or “How many days should I spend in Magic Kingdom?” You can likely rattle off an answer to these two easy ones with robotic-like precision. However, occasionally, … Disney Parks Expert: The Prayer Flags of Animal Kingdom
‘Christmas With Walt Disney’ Coming to Disney Plus
In the latest preview from Disney+, we saw all the festive content that will be joining the streaming service in the month of November. The Santa Clauses Season 2 was on the list, along with a curious new addition that I couldn’t believe my eyes were seeing. “Christmas with Walt Disney,” a 51-minute documentary that … ‘Christmas With Walt Disney’ Coming to Disney Plus
New Disney Book That Will Change How You Look at Main Street, U.S.A.
The history behind The Walt Disney Company is one of my favorite things to learn about. I love the origins of this company and how, no matter the evolution over the years, it has always been rooted in a sense of community and a commitment to giving back. With this in mind, a new book … New Disney Book That Will Change How You Look at Main Street, U.S.A.
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