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Disney’s Country Bear Jamboree — A Complete History

August 7, 2024 by Lisa Gilmore

Come with us as we explore the history and inspiration behind Disney's Country Bear Jamboree.

Disney’s Splash Mountain — A Complete History

August 6, 2024 by Lisa Gilmore

Splash Mountain is one of Disney's most iconic attractions, but did you know the history behind it? Read on to learn the controversial inspiration behind this attraction, the surprising source of its name, and the origin of all those singing birds!

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Think You’re a Disney History Expert? You Need to Check Out This NEW Book!

February 11, 2022 by Isabelle Deveaux

Disney is releasing a book about the incredible women who make the Disney parks possible! See more details here.

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Four Abandoned Disney Projects We WISH Would Have Become Reality

January 3, 2021 by Brian Delpozo

We really wish these four abandoned Disney attractions had been built.

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What Might Have Been: Port Disney and California’s DisneySea

December 1, 2020 by Brian Delpozo

The story behind Port Disney in Long Beach, why it was never built, and how it led to Disney's greatest theme park on the other side of the world.

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Why Disney Would Like You To Forget Disneyland Paris’ Opening Day

June 18, 2020 by Austin Lang

Today, it's the most visited theme park in Europe. But back in the 1990s, Disneyland Paris was Disney's biggest flop. What happened to turn this fairy tale kingdom into Disney's most infamous disaster?

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