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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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Your 1-Stop Guide to Magic Kingdom Tours

January 4, 2019 by Molly McCormack

A brief overview of the four Magic Kingdom tours and what you need to know before you book.

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15 Little-Known Facts About Disney World History

November 12, 2018 by Sarah Sands

Since Disney World opened in 1971, there have been numerous changes, from entire to new theme parks and lands being added to restaurants closing and attractions being shuttered. Take a trip back in time with us as we look at some little-known facts about Disney World history.

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Walt Disney’s Big Little Books

October 12, 2018 by Scott Thomas

I was recently given a tour of Florida State University's Strozier Library Special Collections and Archives in Tallahassee, Florida when I came upon these books by Walt Disney.

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A Stroll Down Memory Lane… Magic Kingdom 1973

March 21, 2018 by Debra Martin Koma

Recently, my husband and I did some home renovations, which led us to clearing out a lot of closets and throwing out a lot of old junk. Wow, it’s amazing what you accumulate after you’ve lived somewhere for 25 years! In the midst of Operation: Purge, my husband decided it was time to finally convert … Continue reading "A Stroll Down Memory Lane… Magic Kingdom 1973"

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Disney Pic of the Week: Goodbye to 2015

December 29, 2015 by Scott Thomas

As the Norway pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase prepares for Frozen Ever After, we bid goodbye to the Maelstrom boat ride through Norway’s lore, wildlife and off shore oil platforms. Before boarding the longboats, the queue was overlooked by huge murals giving a preview of the ride’s scenes. Mural in the queue to ride the … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Goodbye to 2015"

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Photographing the American Adventure in Epcot

November 13, 2015 by Scott Thomas

Photographing the American Adventure audio-animatronics show in Epcot’s World Showcase is just like photographing one with live performers. Disney lights their shows the same regardless of the kind of performers. Very moody with bright areas used to focus the audience’s attention where the show’s producers want them to. I set my camera up to use … Continue reading "Photographing the American Adventure in Epcot"

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