History
Disney Tips shares the history behind Disney theme parks, movies, and more.
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May- 2023 -31 May
Another Classic Disney Ride Closes Forever
Tuesday May 30 is a unique day in Disney Parks history. Closed Forever It marks the officially closing of the original Splash Mountain ride at Disneyland Park in Anaheim. RELATED:Â Where to See ‘Homeless’ Tiana at Disney World Based on the…
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26 May
Disney Fights Back Against DeSantis
The legal battle between the Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis continues. RELATED:Â Disney v DeSantis Battle Heads to the White House Judging the Judge Last week, Governor DeSantis requested that Judge Mark Walker recuse himself from overseeing the…
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24 May
Hurricane Center Tracks Florida-Bound Storm
The National Hurricane Center, based in Miami, Florida, has updated its tropical outlook storm warning. RELATED:Â Weather Restrictions Have Caused This Walt Disney World Park to Close For the Weekend Storm Warning Update There have been recent concerns that the developing…
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22 May
New Figment Book Coming in 2024
For those unfamiliar with the famous purple dragon, Figment debuted in 1983 as the sidekick of The Dreamfinder in the attraction “Journey into Imagination” at Disney’s EPCOT. RELATED:Â The Muppets Visit Spaceship Earth at EPCOT Figment, a History Figment is a…
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20 May
Secrets About DINOSAUR at Animal Kingdom
As talk swirls over possibly replacing DinoLand USA at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, it seems only necessary to focus some attention on that area’s anchor attraction: DINOSAUR. Â The exciting dark ride takes you on a mission to rescue an Iguanodon from…
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17 May
The Secrets of Big Thunder Mountain
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is a popular attraction at Walt Disney World, located in the Frontierland section of the Magic Kingdom. The ride is a thrilling roller coaster-style experience that takes Guests on a fast-paced journey through a western mining…
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13 May
What Happened to Disney World’s First Water Park?
It’s hard to believe a time before Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon ever existed at Walt Disney World. But there was… River Country Water Park Opened in 1976, Disney’s River Country Water Park was the first water Park at Disney…
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12 May
Disney World’s Best Resort Pools
Walt Disney World has over 50 pools among its many resorts. However, most people may think of Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach as the best places to cool off on property. But it’s important to remember that some Resort hotels…
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8 May
Disney Cast Member Hero Honored 25 Years Later
Disney Cast Member Peter Olivo was an opening day Cast Member for Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 1998. He plans to retire after 25 years of being a valuable member of the Disney World team. RELATED: Disney World Cast Member Found Dead…
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1 May
Disney Opened A New Park 34 Years Ago
You wouldn’t recognize this theme Park today. The 1980s were a very different time. Hair was big, Michael Jackson was a rising star, and almost no one had even heard of a cell phone. It was almost like living in…
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