In 1967, a handful of years before Walt Disney World opened, Disney worked with the local Florida legislature to file the Reedy Creek Improvement Act. This act allows Walt Disney World to self-govern its district, giving the company control over safety procedures, construction guidelines, and taxes. Essentially, thanks to the Reedy Creek Improvement Act, Walt Disney World is a self-governing ...
Read More »How To Celebrate Hanukkah At Walt Disney World
Christmas looms large at Walt Disney World, with decorations, events, parades, seasonal overlays, and an endless array of merchandise dedicated to the popular holiday. But it’s not the only holiday that comes at this time of year. This is also the season of Hanukkah, the festival of lights commemorating the victory of the Maccabees (a group of Jewish warriors) over ...
Read More »The Must-Own Disney Parks Books For the Fan in Your Life
It’s not an easy job looking for a special present for a Disney Parks fan. With so many bits of merchandise out there – ranging from apparel to Funko Pop!s, pins, puzzles and beyond – it can be an arduous task to surreptitiously discover what somebody owns, what they might want, and what they have no interest in. However, if ...
Read More »PHOTOS: One of Disney’s Most Popular Attractions Was Forced to Shut Down Because of…This?
Whether visiting Walt Disney World or Disneyland Resort, Guests can step into Frontierland to experience the wild, wild west like never before. From themed restaurants, entertainment, shopping centers, and attractions, Frontierland keeps Guests immersed in the classic western aesthetic from start to finish. No attraction keeps Guests more engrossed in a western way of thinking than the Big Thunder Mountain ...
Read More »Read The Original 1964 New York World’s Fair Description of Classic Disney Attractions
The New York World’s Fair of 1964/1965, held in Flushing Meadows park in New York City, looms large in the history of the Walt Disney Company and the Disney Parks. It’s there that, after opening Disneyland and successfully operating it for the better part of a decade, Walt Disney and his hand-picked team of Imagineers set their sites on the ...
Read More »First Look: Trailer (and Release Date!) for Season 2 of ‘Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom’
Have you caught up on all of the incredible documentaries on Disney+? If you’ve fallen behind, be sure to add the first season of Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom (2020) to your watchlist. Season 2 debuts in the New Year, and we could not be more excited! Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, presented by National Geographic, shares an inside look ...
Read More »Rating The Good, Good Dogs of the Magic Kingdom
While we may often associate the Walt Disney Company more closely with mice and ducks, the company also has a long history of some pretty fantastic dogs, from Old Yeller to Dug to all 101 dalmatians! But we’re not here to talk about just any Disney dogs. Oh, no. What we’re about to list for you is the top ten ...
Read More »Disney Has Just Announced When This Classic Frontierland Attraction Will Make a Final Splash
Disney’s decision to rebrand the classic Magic Kingdom attraction Splash Mountain due to cultural insensitivity issues has been met with excitement and obstinance alike. Fans of the classic attraction don’t want to see it changed forever, but fans of the hit film The Princess and the Frog (2009) are thrilled to see an attraction featuring their favorite Disney princess. RELATED: ...
Read More »You Can Enjoy FREE Treats with Mickey and Minnie at this Disney Holiday Event!
Would you like to spend your holiday season caroling with Mickey Mouse? Or, how about sharing a cup of cocoa with Minnie Mouse? With exclusive reservations for the holiday event “A Mickey and Minnie Snowtacular Show,” Disney Guests will receive free items at a character meet-and-greet. With the holidays fast approaching, there’s so much magic in store this Christmas! From ...
Read More »Disney Springs Art Walk to Feature Native American Muralist
The latest masterpiece by Nani Chacon featured during this year’s Disney Springs Art Walk will celebrate Native American Heritage Month. Chacon, an Indigenous artist who hails from New Mexico, painted a stunning mural for the 2022 Art Walk: A Canvas of Expression within the Disney Springs shopping District at the Walt Disney World Resort. Disney Springs hosts a collection of ...
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