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Behind the Scenes at Disney’s ‘Festival of the Lion King’
Behind-the-Scenes Sunday is here! On the weekends, in between our busy trip-planning sessions and Disney Parks recipe cooking, we like to enjoy a little downtime, learning more about what happens behind the curtain at Disney. From Broadway stage shows, to movies, attraction details, to Cotino construction updates, we like to have our finger on the … Behind the Scenes at Disney’s ‘Festival of the Lion King’
“Walt Disney – A Magical Life” Panel Celebrates the Imagination That Built a Legacy
I was so fortunate to be able to attend a very special preview event at Disneyland earlier this month of “Walt Disney – A Magical Life. After the preview, Disney Imagineers and folks from The Walt Disney Family Museum and The Walt Disney Archives came together in a heartfelt panel discussion to reflect on the … “Walt Disney – A Magical Life” Panel Celebrates the Imagination That Built a Legacy
Remember These? 5 Disney World Perks That Are Long Gone
Walt Disney World continues to be a place of wonder and magic, attracting millions of visitors each year. From thrilling rides to enchanting experiences, there are many Walt Disney World perks that you can do today that our parents could only dream about. For example, you can now even enjoy a drink in the parks! … Remember These? 5 Disney World Perks That Are Long Gone
Why It’s WALT Disney World, Not Just Disney World
Ever wonder why it’s Walt Disney World, and not simply just Disney World? The answer is more heartfelt than corporate, and it all started with a promise between brothers. Roy O. Disney, Walt’s older brother and lifelong business partner, made one thing clear: it would officially be Walt Disney World. Why? Roy wanted everyone to remember who … Why It’s WALT Disney World, Not Just Disney World
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
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