History
Disney Tips shares the history behind Disney theme parks, movies, and more.
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Dec- 2022 -16 December
How to Spot Different Types of Theme Park Design at the Disney Parks
For anybody looking to get into the theme park industry and the field of theme park design – or anybody just interested in the hard work that goes into the “magic” of our favorite Parks, attractions, and experiences – the…
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16 December
Did Disney Kill Japan’s Nara Dreamland Theme Park?
Is Disney responsible for the death of the beloved midcentury Japanese theme park, Nara Dreamland? When Guests think of a theme park in Japan, their first thought is likely Tokyo Disneyland or Tokyo Disneysea, perhaps followed by Universal Studios Japan.…
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14 December
This Classic Disney Princess Movie Was Just Added to the National Film Registry
One of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ most beloved princess films has just been added to the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress. RELATED: Loungefly’s Latest Disney Exclusive Is Inspired By One of the Most Underrated Princesses It’s not the…
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13 December
The Story Behind Walt Disney World’s Expansion Opportunity
It’s got big rides. It’s got huge amounts of food and merchandise. It has thousands of Cast Members. And it’s got masses of magic. Let’s face it, Walt Disney World is just plain enormous. The Walt Disney World Resort in…
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13 December
Enter This Giveaway To Win This Piece of Walt Disney History!
A new contest hosted by the Walt Disney Birthplace Restoration Project will giveaway a true piece of Walt Disney history in celebration of his 121st birthday. As we likely all know, Walter Elias Disney was born on December 5, 1901,…
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12 December
PHOTO: This Disney Character Costume Cost $19,000!
Have you seen this $19,000 character performer costume from the Magic Kingdom? One of the best experiences you can have at a Disney Park is often meeting characters. Indeed, it seems there’s always someone new to visit within the entertainment…
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11 December
This Is the Last Photo of Walt Disney Taken at Disneyland
Walt Disney was the creative mastermind behind the concepts that changed the themed entertainment industry forever. From logistical features like the hub and spoke design that was first used at Disneyland to the core belief that a Disney Park could…
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8 December
Walt Disney World Quickly Deleted This Insensitive Tweet Calling 1939 a “#HappyPlace” After It Was Met With Criticism
When you think of the year 1939, what do you think of? You may remember Walt Disney being awarded an Oscar (one large Oscar accompanied by seven smaller ones) at the 11th Annual Academy Awards for Snow White and the…
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7 December
Walt Disney’s 1960s Grumman Gulfstream Plane to Be Restored to Its Original Design
The Palm Springs Air Museum and Phoenix Air have plans to restore the personal plane of Walt Disney to its original, historic form. As part of the “100 Years of Wonder” event, the Palm Springs Air Museum opened a new…
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6 December
The History Behind Walt Disney’s First Park (And No, It Wasn’t Disneyland!)
Disneyland wasn’t Walt Disney‘s first Park. Sure, it was the first Park he built that Guests could actually walk around in, and it’s widely regarded as the first theme park, ever, but before Disneyland even reached the planning stages Walt…
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