Everything That’s Changed Since Your Last Disney World Trip
Posted onAll the changes you'd see if you visited Walt Disney World once a decade since opening day.
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THE FIRST TIME I VISITED: The Disney/MGM Studios
Posted onUnderwhelming. That's what I thought after our first visit to the Disney/MGM Studios in August of 1989. Where it took several days to see and do most of the attractions at the Magic Kingdom and Epcot, it took just a few hours to take in the limited number of adventures in the park, which was based on Hollywood, and specifically, movie and television production.
The Best Year in History to Have Visited Each Disney Park
Posted onif we had a time machine, these are the years we'd travel to each Disney park around the world.
The History and Evolution of the Disney’s Jungle Cruise
Posted onThe history, evolution, and controversy behind Disney's beloved Jungle Cruise attraction.
THE FIRST TIME I VISITED: Epcot
Posted onWhen we first visited Epcot Center during the summer of 1983, about 10 months after Walt Disney World’s second theme park opened, The Ball [aka Spaceship Earth] was all people talked about.
Why Kansas City is an Essential Part of Disney History
Posted onWalt Disney's career truly began in Kansas City, Missouri, where he created his first studio and even got the inspiration for Mickey Mouse! Check out more about Walt's history with Kansas City here.
The History of Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress
Posted onTake a wonderful journey through the history of Carousel of Progress, and find out about its close ties to Walt Disney himself and much more.
The Trains of All the Disney Parks Around the World
Posted onFive of the six Disney Resorts worldwide feature a classic railroad attraction. Let's take a look at the trains from each of the Disney Parks around the world!
THE FIRST TIME I VISITED: The Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World
Posted onWe visited Walt Disney World – which, at the time, consisted of just the Magic Kingdom, two resorts and a campground – for the first time in November of 1972, about 14 months after the Vacation Kingdom of the World opened. The park was shell of what it would become ... yet we had the time of our lives!
The History Behind Walt Disney’s Lilly Belle
Posted onThe story of Walt Disney's backyard railroad, and how its legacy lives on in Disneyland today.
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