History Articles and News Stories
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
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
The History of Dole Whip and Disney Parks
As a Dole Whip fan, I’ve always remembered my first experiences with this cool treat at the Dole Pineapple Plantation on the island of O’ahu. Before the tour buses thought it was cool, and walking through the inside of the main building was more chaotic than, well, Disneyland. I might be showing my age here, … The History of Dole Whip and Disney Parks
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
See the Details of Walt Disney’s Restored Office
As part of the Disney100 Anniversary Celebration, we’ve seen so many special features honoring the legacy of The Walt Disney Company. It’s been quite an emotional ride, reliving all of the incredible characters that have joined our lives through the creative voice of Disney storytelling and exploring the history that surrounded the last 100 years … See the Details of Walt Disney’s Restored Office
A Look Back at the History of the Haunted Mansion
Earlier in the week, Disney Parks released a new video about the history of the Haunted Mansion attraction, and we have saved it to help us get through this long Friday! Hear more about how this ride came to be from ‘Disney Imagineer Tania McNight Norris, part of the original Haunted Mansion interior design team … A Look Back at the History of the Haunted Mansion
Disney History: Walt Talks Creating The Carousel of Progress
Every now and again, I get a little nostalgic and like to take a look back at the OG Disney when Walt himself would talk about all of his ideas and creations. Something about his voice takes me to a simpler time and instantly makes me smile. Walt Disney’s storytelling ability was evident from the … Disney History: Walt Talks Creating The Carousel of Progress
A Brief History of Disney: May The 4th Be With You
It’s May 4th, which means it is Star Wars Day. The occasion has gone from a pop culture reference to a calendar event that has transcended niche Star Wars fan base and become something celebrated by the masses. So, where did it all begin? That’s what we are going to explore in this month’s A … A Brief History of Disney: May The 4th Be With You
A Brief History of Disney: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
In A Brief History of Disney, we are looking at an attraction that brings together modern ride technology with the original fairytale classic, Snow White
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
