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The Evolution Of Disneyland Paris: 30 Years of Twists, Turns And Unlimited Potential
Posted onIn the 1980s, when the Walt Disney Company decided to build a theme park in France, they expected to receive the kind of reception Allied troops were afforded in 1945 when they liberated the country at the end of World War II. What Disney got was a not-so-polite thanks, but no thanks from many people in France.
Re-Imagined Walt Disney Studios Park Still Has A Way To Go
Posted onWhen the Walt Disney Studios opened in 2002 as a companion to Disneyland Park, it had the look and feel of the Disney/MGM Studios at Walt Disney World, right down to the Mickey Mouse-themed Earffel Tower near the entrance and a host of copy-cat attractions. And much like the Disney/MGM Studios, the Walt Disney Studios Park got off to a slow start.
The History and Legends of Disneyland’s PeopleMover
Posted onThe long and winding history of Disneyland's WEDway PeopleMover!
A Complete History of Magic Kingdom Fireworks Shows
Posted onThe history of each nighttime fireworks spectacular at the Magic Kingdom.
Extinct EPCOT: The BIG History of Honey, I Shrunk the Audience!
Posted onThe BIG history behind the extinct Honey, I Shrunk the Audience! attraction.
What Was Pleasure Island In Downtown Disney? And What’s There Now?
Posted onThe backstory and history behind Disney's Pleasure Island.
So…How Tall IS Goofy?
Posted onEvery question you've ever had about Goofy and his history, answered!
Snow White’s Grotto At Disneyland: The Gift That Keeps On Giving
Posted onThe resounding success of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs – the first full-length animated feature film – in 1939 helped pave the way for all that has followed in the wonderful world of Disney ... including an anonymous gift from Italy in 1961 which became the Snow White Grotto in Disneyland.
The COMPLETE Guide To Disney World History
Posted onA comprehensive look at the 50+ year history of the Walt Disney World resort.

