History
Disney Tips shares the history behind Disney theme parks, movies, and more.
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Dec- 2022 -23 December
Pepper’s Ghost – The Unsung Hero of The Haunted Mansion (And Other Disney Attractions)!
You may not know who John Henry Pepper or Giambattista della Porta are, but if you’re a fan of the Disney Parks (and especially of the Haunted Mansion) then you certainly know their work – Pepper’s ghost. No, we’re not…
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21 December
Disney Channel Costume Designer Reveals True Reason Behind Controversial Y2K Trend
With many questioning the resurgence of Y2K fashion styles, such as the controversial “dresses with jeans” trend, the costume designer who defined the look for the Disney Channel in the early 2000s finally addresses where it came from. Recently, early…
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21 December
Disney Animation Shares Exclusive Art for 85th Anniversary of ‘Snow White’
In honor of the 85th anniversary of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Disney gives fans a peek at some exclusive art used in the film’s visual development! The 1937 film brought the fairytale story of…
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20 December
Here’s How to Visit Each Childhood Home of Walt Disney
Did you know that you can visit each childhood home where Walt Disney spent his early years? While Marceline, Missouri receives a lot of fame for inspiring Main Street, U.S.A. at Disney Parks, it’s not the only town where a…
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20 December
You Can Visit Every Los Angeles House Walt Disney Lived In
If you’re planning a trip to Southern California any time soon, here’s how you can visit each Los Angeles home belonging to Walt Disney history! From brief apartment stays to a million-dollar mansion, Disney fans can track the humble cartoonist’s…
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19 December
Walt Disney’s First Animation Studio To Receive $7 Million Renovation
The non-profit hoping to renovate the Disney Laugh-O-Gram (McConahay) Building is seeking a $500,000 state tax credit to offset the costs of their nearly $7 million restoration project. The Laugh-O-gram Building, now a Kansas City historic landmark owned by developer…
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18 December
A Brief History of Disneyland’s Videopolis
Disneyland. Walt Disney’s original theme park. Where age relives fond memories of the past and youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future. Home to nostalgia, fantasy, adventure . . . and a teenage dance club!? RELATED: What…
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16 December
PHOTOS: Check Out These Behind the Scenes Photos Commemorating Walt Disney Imagineering’s 70th Anniversary
As Disney fans, we owe so much to all of the fantastic Walt Disney Imagineers that have worked on Disney Parks. From the attractions to the overall theming, each Imagineer has played a unique role in shaping some of our…
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16 December
The Real Reason Why Belle Has a Special Disney World Christmas Dress
Have you ever noticed that Disney Princess Belle from Beauty in the Beast (1991) dons a new dress each year for Christmas? RELATED: All the Disney Princesses’ Winter Outfits During the Holidays at Disney Parks During the holiday season, Disney Parks…
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16 December
The Real Stories Behind The EPCOT Holiday Storytellers
One of the most beloved traditions of the holiday season at Walt Disney World Resort is the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. Disney describes this EPCOT festival as “a spirited seasonal event inspired by cultures near and far” and…
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