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Herb Ryman, Who ‘Embodied the Spirit of Imagineering,’ Left an Indelible Mark on Disney

June 8, 2020 by Chuck Schmidt

Like a well-placed dab of oil paint on a canvas, Herb Ryman left an indelible mark … on the art world, in general, as well as on the countless people he touched over the course of his remarkable life.

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How ‘Harry Potter’ Almost Ended Up at Disney World — And Why the Deal Fell Apart

June 7, 2020 by Brian Delpozo

How Disney lost out on 'Harry Potter'... and theme parks changed forever.

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Remember When World Showcase Had Its Own PARADE!? We’re Taking a Look at the History of EPCOT’s World Showcase!

May 31, 2020 by Nathan Schmidt

We're taking a look at the storied history of EPCOT's World Showcase, from parades to pavilions and more!

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Nine Things You Didn’t Know About ‘it’s a small world’

May 30, 2020 by Nathan Schmidt

We're talking 'it's a small world' history -- and sharing several things you might not have known about Disney's iconic attraction!

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Five Things We LOVED about the Studio Backlot Tour at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

May 23, 2020 by Carly Terzigni

The Studio Backlot Tour was the flagship attraction when Hollywood Studios first opened. Back then, the park was named MGM Studios and the attraction was called Backstage Studio Tour. Much changed in those first few years, but the ride remained through 2014, when it closed for good. This was a very unique attraction, and today we're sharing a few key aspects that we miss and love!

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Osborne Lights: The Nighttime Spectacular Disney Fans Are Still Begging Hollywood Studios to Bring Back

May 21, 2020 by Nathan Schmidt

Learn all about the wonderful history of the Osborne Lights, a Christmas tradition that started with Jennings Osborne in Arkansas and found a home at Disney World's Hollywood Studios for 20 years - and why so many people wish to see it once more.

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Imagineers’ Feel-Good Song ‘Brave Little Spark’ Song Rekindles Memories of the Firehouse 5 Plus 2

May 18, 2020 by Chuck Schmidt

A new feel-good song recorded by a group of Walt Disney Imagineers rekindles memories of a Disney group of old known as the Firehouse Five Plus Two.

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Why EPCOT’s Iconic Horizons is Still Beloved 20 Years After Its Closure

May 9, 2020 by Brian Delpozo

Why does the iconic dark ride Horizons remain popular among so many Disney parks fans decades after its closure? Let's find out.

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We Wish Disney Would Bring these Insane Parade Floats Out of Retirement

May 1, 2020 by Drew Rasor

Disney puts a lot of pride in their parade floats and they're usually a sight to behold. We're hoping someday that these floats will come out of retirement for one more ride.

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