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NEW AllEars TV Video! A Tour of American History Disney-Style in Liberty Square

May 12, 2019 by Debra Martin Koma

The latest AllEars TV video takes you on a tour of Walt Disney World's Liberty Square to learn about all the incredible (and bizarre) imagineering touches that make this land a totally unique walk through history.

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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Disney World’s Kilimanjaro Safaris

May 6, 2019 by Molly McCormack

Kilimanjaro Safaris has been the flagship attraction at Disney's Animal Kingdom since it opened in 1998. It's a fan favorite because of the live animals. Check out these five fun facts about Kilimanjaro Safaris.

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7 Things Die-Hard Twilight Zone Fans Should Look for in Disney World’s Tower Of Terror

April 24, 2019 by Molly McCormack

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is one of the most iconic attractions in Disney's Hollywood Studios. The elevator-drop ride is based on television series The Twilight Zone, and the Imagineers hid tons of Easter eggs for fans of the series to find! Here are 7 things die-hard Twilight Zone fans should look for next time they ride The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror.

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The Big Problem with Disney’s Tomorrowland

March 20, 2019 by Molly McCormack

Tomorrowland is historically the hardest land for Imagineers to design. The trouble with Tomorrowland is simple: tomorrow always comes. So how do you create a land that feels like the future, when the future will inevitably catch up with you?

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Black Sunday: 6 Things You Didn’t Know About Disneyland’s Darkest Day

March 17, 2019 by Molly McCormack

July 17, 1955, Disneyland's Opening Day. What should have been a joyous occasion quickly turned into an utter disaster. Everything that could go wrong, did go wrong. The Associated Press even reported "Probably for the first time in his career, Disney disappointed thousands of youngsters.” But what happened to make this day into such a chaotic nightmare? We look back at that fateful day, which cast members dubbed "Black Sunday."

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5 Things You Won’t Believe About About Disney Trash

February 26, 2019 by Molly McCormack

With an annual average of 52 million visitors every year, it's no surprise that Walt Disney World has a lot of trash. Just thinking about all the napkins, cups, bottles, and wrappers accumulated every year is enough to make your head spin! Here are a few staggering numbers and facts about Disney trash that will BLOW. YOUR. MIND.

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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Pirates of the Caribbean

February 23, 2019 by Molly McCormack

Think you're a Pirates of the Caribbean fan? Then check out these five fun facts!

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5 of the Coolest Things for Adults on the Disney Fantasy

February 21, 2019 by Molly McCormack

Kids don't get all the fun on a Disney Cruise! Check out five awesome adults-only activities aboard the Disney Fantasy.

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Michael Eisner and Frank Wells formed a formidable Disney partnership

February 4, 2019 by Chuck Schmidt

The 1990s gave us The Disney Decade, a 10-year span that was kick-started when then-Disney CEO Michael Eisner and his right-hand man, company president Frank Wells, made a bold attempt to reinvigorate the company’s flagging fortunes after taking over the top two leadership posts in 1984.

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