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Walt Disney World’s 15th Anniversary Brought New Meaning to the Term Over-The-Top
Posted onWalt Disney World celebrated its 15th year of operation on Oct. 1, 1986, by throwing what was arguably the most ambitious, over-the-top, spare-no-expense party it has ever hosted.
Why Everyone Gets So Excited About Hot Dogs in Disney World
Posted onRead this to find out why everyone's so obsessed with Casey's Corner in Disney World!
16 Things You Can’t Do at Walt Disney World Anymore
Posted onFrom waking up Tinker Bell to smoking in the parks, we're covering everything you CAN'T do in Disney World anymore!
Why Magic Kingdom Doesn’t Have a Parking Lot: The History of the TTC
Posted onThe backstory behind Walt Disney World's Transportation and Ticket Center.
As Walt Disney World Approaches Its 50th, We Look Back at Previous Anniversaries
Posted onBeginning in 1981 and for every five years hence, Walt Disney World was the place where anniversaries were not only celebrated, but were celebrated in grandiose, over-the-top fashion.
Five Places Disney’s Biggest Fans NEED to Visit
Posted onThese sites are just as important to Disney history as the company's theme parks.
NEWS: New Disney+ Series Will Take You Behind-the-Scenes of Your Favorite Rides!
Posted onThere's a new behind-the-scenes Disney Parks show coming to Disney+ this summer!
Five Franchises You Had No Idea Were Once Part of Disney Parks
Posted onBelieve it or not, these five non-Disney franchises were once major features in Walt Disney World.
This Popular Arizona Tourist Attraction Has a Strong Disney Connection
Posted onThe second most popular tourist attraction in the state of Arizona, after the majestic Grand Canyon, has a strong Disney connection. The London Bridge, located on the banks of Lake Havasu in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, draws visitors from far and wide to check out what is arguably one of the most unique destinations in the world. The bridge, as well as the city itself, were the brainchild of Robert McCulloch and C.V. Wood, who was a key figure in the construction of Disneyland.

