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Disney Tips shares the history behind Disney theme parks, movies, and more.

’90s Time Capsule Unearthed at Animal Kingdom

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What do floppy disks and Disney’s Animal Kingdom have in common? The ’90s, of course! It’s been a busy year already for the Walt Disney World Resort, and this week, the Florida Disney Resort is celebrating yet another milestone. Opened on Earth Day, 1998, Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park is celebrating its 25th anniversary, and as part of the festivities, ...

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Common Disney Spelling Mistakes and Other Fan-Induced Errors

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As a Disney fan, you’ve undoubtedly observed various instances where the Walt Disney Company appears to break away from commonly accepted grammatical norms, or “reimagine” the English language, so to speak. Truth be told, it can be challenging to stay on top of all the Disney-exclusive spellings and compounding of certain words and terminologies. While words like “supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” may be ...

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Who Is the Oldest Disney Princess?

For many Disney and Walt Disney World Resort fans, fandom began with a Walt Disney picture. The Walt Disney Company has blessed us with many Disney movies that have provided an escape, entertainment, and an outlet to dream for generations. From soaring with Peter Pan over the streets of London to claiming a New World with Pocahontas and John Smith ...

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The Disney Parks Books You Need to Add to Your Collection

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Even if you don’t have any immediate plans for visiting Disney Parks soon, true fans can all agree that there’s something magically fulfilling in just reading about Disney Park and Resort happenings in general. Sure, you can stay current on all the latest news by checking onsite sources, like blogs and websites, but sometimes the ultimate satisfaction comes when you ...

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Do You Know Where Every Disney Park is Located?

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Did you know that there are actually 12 Disney Parks in existence? It may be somewhat surprising when you really stop to consider this but spread out across six different Disney Resorts worldwide, you will discover 12 very distinct Disney Park locations. While some may be similar, no two are exactly the same, and each one retains its very own ...

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Did You Know You Can Decorate Your Very Own Cake at This Disney Springs Location?

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The bustling scene at Disney Springs offers many excellent extracurricular endeavors that can be paired with an already seemingly perfect Disney vacation or enjoyed individually. Just consider the many interactive store experiences, like those offered in-house at the LEGO Store. The Coca-Cola Store is another well-loved haunt, and don’t even get me started on the fun times to be had ...

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Just How Big IS Walt Disney World?

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The use of the word “world” in Walt Disney World Resort did not come about accidentally, nor can it be counted as some sort of elaborate embellishment. In fact, Disney World is so massively huge compared to all the other Disney Park and Resort locations worldwide that it truly is a world unto itself for all intents and purposes. But ...

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Your Guide to Disney World Kingdoms

You likely have many questions if you are a complete Walt Disney World Resort newbie. Namely – where to start? If you are wondering how many Disney World Parks are, where they are located, and how to choose the right theme Park for you, we have your back. Here is your guide to Disney World Kingdoms. Walt Disney World Resort ...

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Those Times When Disney April Fools’ Jokes Got Us Good

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Have you heard any outlandish news pertaining to something Disney-related either today or sometime within the last 24 hours? Perhaps you even came across a surprising announcement posted by the Walt Disney Company on social media that either confused you or left you feeling concerned. The news, in general, can seem somewhat surreal these days, but the bizarre reports and ...

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