Everyone knows the story of Mickey Mouse. He’s the mouse that started it all. Or, as Walt Disney said, “I only hope that we never lose sight of one thing—that it was all started by a mouse.” That was, of course, never forgotten now, seeing how big The Walt Disney Company has grown to be. Although Mickey Mouse was the ...
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Walt Disney Archives Announces Magical Exhibit
The Walt Disney Company is always in the business of storytelling. Whether it be a new or old story, the company always looks for new, inventive ways to tell stories. The Walt Disney Archives was established in 1970 to preserve and collect all historical materials. The history tells the story of Walt Disney and the company he left behind. “From ...
Read More »A New Space Mountain?
Space Mountain is one of the most iconic attractions at Walt Disney World Resort. It opened on January 15, 1975, showcasing the world of tomorrow. As a cornerstone of the Magic Kingdom Park, it takes Disney Guests on a high-speed mission into the darkness of space – sending them into the cosmos. RELATED: New Space Mountain Enhancement at Walt Disney World ...
Read More »Disney’s 1970s Collection Drops as Part of DISNEY100
Disney100 is the ongoing celebration of The Walt Disney Company’s anniversary. In 100 years, the company has accomplished so much with innovation, animation, and a lot of imagination! To commemorate the big anniversary, Disney is celebrating in different ways. With one-of-a-kind events, meet and greets, and Park decor, Guests are experiencing Disney in a whole night way. Disney merchandise has ...
Read More »Disney Attractions From Opening Day (That You Can Still Ride!)
This week marks the birthday of the original Disneyland Park, which opened on July 17, 1955. In the decades since then, the Walt Disney Company has built over a dozen other theme parks and multiple hotels worldwide and continues to be a leader in the tourism and theme park industry. RELATED: ‘Haunted Mansion’ Cast Takes Over Disneyland Attraction When the original ...
Read More »Now You Can See The Inside of Walt Disney’s Head
Walt Disney passed away nearly 57 years ago. But before his passing, he introduced the world a whole new way of thinking. He changed cinema, Hollywood, animation, creativity, engineering, and the tourism industry. Not bad for someone who was only on this Earth for 65 years. RELATED: New LEGO Set to Pay Homage to Walt Disney Disneyland Resort But this week ...
Read More »Disney Heiress Abigail Disney Arrested
Walt Disney was the mastermind behind our beloved Disneyland. It’s hard to say if he knew the impact his ideas would have on the world even after he passed away. His company, The Walt Disney Company, went from a small animation studio with a cartoonist who had an idea to now one of the largest companies in the world. From ...
Read More »The Great Movie Ride Props and Pieces – Where Are They Now?
Remember The Great Movie Ride? It was the thesis attraction for Disney Hollywood Studios that held together the entire theme of the park. Located in the Parks’ replica of Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, one of Hollywood’s most famous movie palaces, the dark ride was one of the most popular Walt Disney World attractions. RELATED: Disney Star Suggests ‘Carousel of Progress’ Movie The ...
Read More »Russia in EPCOT’s World Showcase?
When the World Showcase was initially conceived, it was not to be part of an EPCOT theme Park. It was to remain a separate area on Walt Disney World property, with dozens of pavilions representing countries throughout the world. As time passed and costs became an issue, the two concepts merged. RELATED: Canceled Theme Park: Disney’s America The original concept included ...
Read More »Disney’s Lost Animation (From Snow White to The Little Mermaid)
Walt Disney Animation Studios has a history that goes back over 100 years, from the first days of Walt Disney working on his early sketches of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit to the latest movie produced by the studio. RELATED: Disney to Lose $1 BILLION With Indiana Jones 5 In terms of feature films, Walt Disney Animation Studios has produced 61, with ...
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