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Since Opening in 1998, Animal Kingdom Has Seen Some Wild Changes

August 12, 2019 by Chuck Schmidt

It’s been more than 21 years since Disney’s ambitious Animal Kingdom theme park opened. Much like every Disney park that came before and after it, Animal Kingdom was far from completed when it debuted on April 22, 1998. Like a freshly planted seed, Animal Kingdom needed time to grow and flourish. Since opening, Animal Kingdom has seen some subtractions and many new and exciting additions as it has matured into one of the most unique theme park experiences in the world.

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Have Disney Snacks and Desserts Gotten Out of Hand?

August 11, 2019 by Rachel Franko

Cravings? Yeah, I’m definitely having some Disney food withdrawal. One of the best parts about Disney hands-down is the food. All around the park there are delectable treats, ready to be eaten. But, are Disney snacks and desserts getting a little too out of hand?

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Where Have All the Disney World Fireworks Gone?

August 6, 2019 by Molly McCormack

Where have all the fireworks gone? It seems all of Disney World's fireworks shows now feature projections. Have we seen the last of strictly fireworks shows? We investigate.

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Kevin Rafferty’s Imagineering Career at Disney Had its Ups and Downs Before it Started Soaring

July 29, 2019 by Chuck Schmidt

Kevin Rafferty's new book, Magic Journey: My Fantastical Disney Imagineering Career, which will be introduced at the D23 Expo in August, takes a deep dive into Kevin’s 41-year Disney career, giving fans an intimate look at the many attractions he’s had a hand in creating, as well as the behind-the-scenes stories detailing just how those attractions came to life.

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Kevin Rafferty: A ‘Magic Journey’ from Dish Washer to Disney Imagineering Creative Director

July 15, 2019 by Chuck Schmidt

Kevin Rafferty’s celebrated career with Walt Disney Imagineering as a creative director – began in the dish room at the Plaza Inn in Disneyland. Read on to learn more about this beloved Disney Imagineer.

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Escape to Disneyland and Its Past with Adventures By Disney

July 4, 2019 by J. Scott Lopes

The Disneyland Resort and Southern California Escape tour offered by Adventures by Disney gives Disney fans a chance to walk in Walt's footsteps and experience Disneyland and historically relevant sites. Read our blogger's first-hand experience of this trip.

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Marty Sklar’s Much-Anticipated Third Book to be Introduced at the D23 Expo in August

July 1, 2019 by Chuck Schmidt

The late Disney Legend Marty Sklar's third and final book, "Travels with Figment: On the Road in Search of Disney Dreams," will be featured at the upcoming Disney D23 Expo. Read about how the book was finalized after Sklar's death here.

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From exhaust fumes to log flumes: The evolution of Splash Mountain

June 17, 2019 by Chuck Schmidt

The Splash Mountain attraction at Disneyland sprang from the mind of an Imagineer stuck in traffic. Read on for the history and details of how the popular Disney attraction developed.

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At Disney, It’s Always about The Story … Even When the Story Isn’t Quite True

June 3, 2019 by Chuck Schmidt

The Story is always at the core of everything Disney does in its parks, from restaurants to themed lands, to attractions in those lands to even the properties where guests retreat to after a long day in those parks. But what happens when those stories aren't quite true?

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The Role Magazines Have Played in Walt’s World

May 20, 2019 by Chuck Schmidt

Walt Disney understood the power of the media, so much so that he employed some of the most talented wordsmiths he could find to help publicize his projects. Over the years, magazines have played a key role in getting the word out on Walt's expansive world.

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