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THE FIRST TIME I VISITED: Disney’s Animal Kingdom

March 29, 2021 by Chuck Schmidt

April 21, 1998, dawned warm and sunny in central Florida … perfect weather for the dedication of a new park on Walt Disney World property. I was fortunate to be in attendance as Disney's Animal Kingdom – proudly dubbed “a new species of theme park” – swung open its gates for thousands of invited members of the press [the park officially opened to the general public on April 22, which is Earth Day].

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The History and Evolution of the Disney’s Jungle Cruise

March 14, 2021 by Brian Delpozo

The history, evolution, and controversy behind Disney's beloved Jungle Cruise attraction.

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You’ll Soon Be Able to Visit an Important Part of Disney History!

February 26, 2021 by Jenna Saxton

One of the first animation studios Walt Disney worked at is set to begin renovations this spring!

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Why Kansas City is an Essential Part of Disney History

February 19, 2021 by Kelly Oliveros

Walt Disney's career truly began in Kansas City, Missouri, where he created his first studio and even got the inspiration for Mickey Mouse! Check out more about Walt's history with Kansas City here.

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The History of Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress

February 15, 2021 by Nathan Schmidt

Take a wonderful journey through the history of Carousel of Progress, and find out about its close ties to Walt Disney himself and much more.

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The History Behind Walt Disney’s Lilly Belle

February 8, 2021 by Brian Delpozo

The story of Walt Disney's backyard railroad, and how its legacy lives on in Disneyland today.

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The Complete History of the PeopleMover at Walt Disney World

February 7, 2021 by Nathan Schmidt

We're looking at the history of one of Magic Kingdom's most beloved attractions: PeopleMover!

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Six Facts You Didn’t Know About Disney’s Most Beloved Ride!

February 2, 2021 by Carly Terzigni

Walt Disney had a lifelong love and appreciation for trains. This inspired on of the original Disneyland attractions, which became a focal point of Disney parks around the globe!

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It Turns Out The ‘Original’ TV Version Of The Mickey Mouse Club Was A Sequel

January 26, 2021 by Chuck Schmidt

For many Mickey Mouse Club fans, it was a misconception that what we saw on our TV sets in the 1950s was the original Mickey Mouse Club, particularly when several “new” MMC revivals popped up on The Disney Channel decades later. It turns out that there were scores of Mickey Mouse Clubs located throughout the United States during the 1930s.

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