Why The Opening Of Universal Studios Florida Was a Complete Disaster
Posted onThe real story behind Universal Studios Florida's opening day, and how the park rebounded from it disastrous opening.
News & Updates for History
Jump to News for:
Showing All: Show only News
Dave Bossert’s Latest Book Shows Us Disneyland Like We’ve Never Seen It Before!
Posted onDave Bossert's latest work, "3D Disneyland: Like You’ve Never Seen It Before" [published by The Old Mill Press], is scheduled to be released in November.
“I regularly tell people that if you'd have asked me 10 or 15 years ago that I'd be writing books, I would have laughed,” Bossert said during a recent interview. “And here I am with the '3D Disneyland' book. I think it’s my seventh book.”
The History of the Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion Holiday Overlay
Posted onThe backstory behind Disneyland's wildly popular 'Nightmare Before Christmas' Haunted Mansion overlay.
Five Things From World Showcase Pavilions We Wish Disney Would Bring Back
Posted onWe wish these experiences could return to EPCOT's World Showcase one day.
The Craziest Rides from EPCOT’s Past
Posted onThe weirdest, and craziest rides in EPCOT's stories history.
Disney Worlds Adventurers Club: Why Did They Destroy This Beloved Secret
Posted onDiscover the fun-filled zaniness of the long-lost Adventurers Club, and how it continues to influence Disney parks and the hearts of fans around the world.
To Stay Afloat Financially in the 1950s, Disneyland Closed on Select Days During the Slow Season
Posted onIt may be hard to fathom, given the staggering attendance figures we saw at the Anaheim, Calif., resort before the pandemic wreaked havoc, but closures at Disneyland were fairly common during its first few years of operation.
Whose Haunts are the Happiest? Let’s Take a Look at the “Haunted Mansions” in all of the Disney Parks
Posted onAs one of the most iconic Disney attractions of all time, there are versions of The Haunted Mansion in many Disney parks worldwide. Let's take a look at the differences (and similarities) between these happy haunts!
Omnimovers: How Disney Revolutionized Theme Park Rides
Posted onEver wonder what makes rides like Haunted Mansion and Journey of the Little Mermaid work? Find out all about how the omnimover changed the way Imagineers designed dark rides.
The History of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios
Posted onTake a spooky and amazing journey into the imaginative and nightmarish stories created by Universal Studios for the annual Halloween Horror Nights event.
Trending Now
Buc-ee’s To Open Four NEW Locations in Florida Soon
New Buc-ee's locations are coming to Florida!
read more
5 HOKA Shoes on Sale on Amazon Today — Every Style Disney Adults Love
Looking for some HOKA shoes but don't want to pay an arm and a leg?...
read more
EVERYTHING Returning For The 2026 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays
Disney just announced everything coming back for the 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays!
read more
New Six Flags Coaster Opening Postponed Indefinitely
Six Flags' newest coaster, Tormenta Rampaging Run, has been postponed with no opening date in...
read more
9 Reasons Dollywood Keeps Beating Disney as Best Theme Park Year After Year
There's A LOT to love about Dollywood.
read more
A New Change or a Glitch? Something Strange Is Going on With Disney World Hotel Mobile Order
Disney's mobile order may have just changed, or it's glitching bad, and we don't know...
read more
Disney Fans HATE This Controversial Pirates of the Caribbean Change
A major change just hit Pirates of the Caribbean in Disneyland and Disney fans are...
read more
A Popular Disney World Ride Was Closed 72 TIMES This Month And We’re Starting To Get Worried
It was a rough time for a VERY popular Disney World ride in June!
read more
This Major Disney Springs Transportation Change Is Now in Effect
Disney Springs' new bus and boat transportation rule is officially in effect.
read more
A BIG Change Is Coming to Disney World Restaurants on July 1st
Changes are coming to your next Disney World restaurant bill.
read more
The MagicBand Add-Ons Disney Regulars Always Order Before a Trip
Don't skip these MagicBand essentials ahead of your next Disney World trip!
read more
Why Disney Adults Are Suddenly Changing Their Minds About the Carousel of Progress Updates
Big changes are coming to the Magic Kingdom classic... and not everyone is happy.
read more
Why You Need to Buy Your Tickets in ADVANCE for LEVEL99 in Disney World
We've got an important tip for the newest attraction in Disney Springs!
read more
3 Clues About The NEW Lakeshore Lodge Coming to Disney World in 2027
We got a look at BRAND-NEW Concept Art for Disney's new Lakeshore Lodge!
read more
6 Dates to AVOID Disney World Hotels in 2027
Many guests are skipping these hotels at times next year.
read more
NOPE! 3 Things Disney World Experts REFUSE To Do at the Parks
You won't catch us doing these things at the Disney Parks...
read more
Whew! My Favorite Magic Kingdom Bathroom Just Reopened
The 'Tangled' bathrooms have reopened!
read more
Disney CONFIRMS Permanent Closure to Build New Avatar Land
We're bracing for a PERMANENT ride closer at Disney California Adventure in 2027.
read more
Disney Drops NEW Details for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
Disney just announced the D23 panels!
read more
Disney Fans Are About To Be GLUED To Their Screens at 8 PM!
A NEW Disney documentary premieres on ABC tonight, and it could have some exciting news...
read more