History
Disney Tips shares the history behind Disney theme parks, movies, and more.
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Aug- 2026 -6 August
REPORT: California Struck Down Deal To Build New Disneyland Theme Park
Disneyland could have looked very different today if one ambitious project had become reality. A resurfaced report from SFGATE has brought renewed attention to one of Disney’s biggest “what if” stories: Port Disney, a massive waterfront development planned for Long…
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Jul- 2026 -11 July
Is the Disney Vault Finally Cracking? Why ‘Song of the South’ Could Stream After Bob Iger
For nearly four decades, The Walt Disney Company has kept its most controversial piece of cinematic history securely under lock and key. Song of the South, the 1946 live-action and animation hybrid, has been conspicuously missing from store shelves and…
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Apr- 2026 -2 April
Is It Time for Star Tours To Make Its Final Flight?
It’s been nearly four decades since Star Tours first opened — but is it time for its last flight? While today we live in a world of Star Wars galore, back in the 1980s this wasn’t exactly the case. With…
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Mar- 2026 -7 March
60 Years Later, Orlando Unveils Plaque Finally Honoring Walt Disney
The City of Orlando has unveiled a commemorative plaque at the site of the “Florida Project” announcement made over 60 years ago. Walt and Roy O. Disney, along with then-Florida Governor Hayden Burns, revealed their vision for what would become…
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Nov- 2025 -27 November
The Behind-the-Scenes Partnership Between Walt Disney and J.Edgar Hoover and the FBI
Walt Disney’s Political Ideology Walt Disney’s political beliefs were undeniably shaped by his strong sense of patriotism, especially during World War II. He channeled this fervent nationalism into his work, with approximately 90% of his studio’s output directed toward the…
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21 November
Disney Closed These Rides, but We Will Always Remember Them
Take a walk down memory lane. Related: Universal Set to Pull Plug on Popular Offering in 2025 If we’re being honest, Walt Disney World has a daunting amount of things to do. From classic dark rides like Pirates of the…
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Aug- 2025 -30 August
Disneyland Documentary ‘Disneyland Handcrafted’ Coming This Winter on Disney+ and YouTube
Disneyland fans will soon get an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at the making of the park in Disneyland Handcrafted, a new documentary from acclaimed filmmaker Leslie Iwerks. Scheduled to release this winter on Disney+ and Disney’s YouTube channel, the film promises…
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Jul- 2025 -31 July
Exploring 5 Disney Lands That Went Extinct Before DinoLand U.S.A.
As Disney fans eagerly await the exciting transformation of DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom into the upcoming Tropical Americas area, it’s the perfect time to reflect on other Disney lands that have come and gone. These lands, though no…
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24 July
Where to Find the Top Museums Celebrating Walt Disney’s Legacy
If you’re a lifelong Disney fan or someone just beginning to explore the magic, there are certain places beyond the theme parks that offer a unique glimpse into the life and legacy of Walt Disney and the company he built.…
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Jun- 2025 -9 June
Revealing the Dark History of the Artist Behind Cinderella Castle Mural
The Artistic Jewel of Cinderella Castle The Cinderella Castle mural is a mesmerizing feature within the Magic Kingdom, expertly designed to allure and enchant. Crafted from hundreds of thousands of miniature Italian glass pieces, this mural vividly narrates the classic…
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