How did the closing of Walt Disney World's Dixie Landings Resort give birth to the modern Port Orleans Resort? We share the history of this storied resort!
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Watching 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.
The history and evolution of Disney's Candlelight Processional, from Disneyland to Epcot.
Walt Disney's original Disney Park -- Disneyland -- is still filled with some of his favorite things. We picked a few to share with you.
We're looking at several pieces of Disney history that have been reused (or refreshed) in the Parks!
The 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.
Over the years, Walt Disney World has planned numerous Resorts around the Seven Seas Lagoon that remain unbuilt. We're bringing you the intriguing details!
You’d be surprised to learn that even the creative minds at Disney can be caught off-guard at times.
The first inkling I got of that phenomenon came with the unexpected success of the Turtle Talk with Crush attraction in The Seas with Nemo and Friends pavilion at Epcot. The Nemo-themed show, which features live interaction with lovable turtle dude named Crush, was – and still is – a big hit.
Another “Don’t look now, but we have a big hit on our hands” moment came in the weeks after the movie "Frozen" was released in late 2013.
Epcot Forever blasted off tonight, and we've got a few shots and info to give you some insight into Epcot's newest nighttime spectacular.
The Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground might just be the most fun non-theme park place to visit in Walt Disney World.
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