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Imagineer Kevin Rafferty Talks Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, on Track for March 4 Opening
Posted onWalt Disney Imagineering creative director Kevin Rafferty calls it the favorite Disney attraction he's ever worked on. It's called Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway and its on track to open in early 2020.
We Wouldn’t Have Disneyland Without These 5 Imagineers
Posted onIt's hard to imagine a world without Disneyland, but without Walt's team of dreamers and doers, it wouldn't exist! Here is a quick look at 5 men and women that were instrumental in building The Happiest Place of Earth.
Disney Attractions, Films Feature Flocks of Fine-Feathered Friends
Posted onWatching the opening scene of "Cinderella" got me to thinking: How prominent are birds throughout The Walt Disney Company’s long and storied history?
As it turns out, very prominent.
These are a Few of Walt’s Favorite Things… in Disneyland
Posted onWalt Disney's original Disney Park -- Disneyland -- is still filled with some of his favorite things. We picked a few to share with you.
Relics of the Past: 14 Things Disney Repurposed From Its Old Attractions
Posted onWe're looking at several pieces of Disney history that have been reused (or refreshed) in the Parks!
The Wonderful World of Disney Has a Long History With the Wonderful World of Oz
Posted onThe Wizard of Oz was released in 1939 and became one of MGM Studios most profitable ventures. The movie was based on the literary works of L. Frank Baum.
Two years before the release of The Wizard of Oz, Walt Disney expressed interest in purchasing the rights to Baum’s stories.
But with work on Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Pinocchio occupying all of his studio’s attention, Walt passed on pursuing Baum’s works until 1954.
From the ‘Wonderful World of Disney’ to Disney+: How Disney Continuously Redefines Our Television Viewing
Posted onHow Disney has been transforming television for decades, from 'The Wonderful World of Disney' all the way to Disney+.
Are the Country Bears an endangered species? We certainly hope not.
Posted onThe Country Bear Jamboree is a classic Walt Disney World attraction. Let's take a look at the history and possible future of this audio-animatronic show.
The Evolution of Pirates of the Caribbean: From Walkthrough Attraction to a Blockbuster Film Franchise
Posted onAn in-depth look at the history of Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, and its evolution from walkthrough wax museum to multi-billion dollar film franchise.

