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18 Books Every Disney Lover Should Have Already Read

May 23, 2019 by Molly McCormack

Here are some books we think all Disney lovers should read -- history, biography, and original fairy tales all made the list.

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What Epcot Was Really Supposed to Be

May 22, 2019 by Molly McCormack

Did you know EPCOT was originally developed as a community where 20000 people would live, work, and play? Find out more about what Epcot was supposed to be here!

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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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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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New Book on Freedomland Dives into the Park’s Many Disney Connections

May 6, 2019 by Chuck Schmidt

"Freedomland U.S.A.: The Definitive History" is a deep dive into a theme park that captured folks’ imaginations back in the 1960s … and still captivates those who remember visiting the park during their youth. It also delves into Freedomland's many Disney connections.

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Harnessing the Power of the Sun: We Toured Disney’s GIANT New Solar Facility

April 24, 2019 by Molly McCormack

Conservation and caring for the planet has been a core value of The Walt Disney Company since the beginning. Last week, we toured one of Disney's newest Green initiatives - a brand new Solar Energy Facility! Learn more about this enormous property in our new post.

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Hidden Gem: ‘Guide for Two Old Crocks with a Kid on a Hot, Crowded Day at Disneyland’

April 23, 2019 by Chuck Schmidt

Van France was hired by Walt Disney in March 1955 to set up a training program for Disneyland’s incoming employees. He established Disneyland University, where he taught new concepts in guest service. After his retirement in 1978, he wrote an endearing essay: “Guide for Two Old Crocks with a Kid on a Hot, Crowded Day at Disneyland.”

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5 Places Disney-Lovers Have To Visit

April 14, 2019 by Sierra Vieregge

Do you love Walt Disney as much as we do? If so, you have to check out these five Disney locations related to his life. P.S. They aren't the theme parks!

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A Tour Of Disney’s Most Exclusive Hotel Room

March 18, 2019 by Molly McCormack

There is no amount of money that can get you a night in the Suite. The only ways in are to win it in a contest or sweepstakes or be invited by Disney. The new $12,000 "World of Dreams" tour can get you a quick tour of the suite, but no overnights. I was lucky to get a tour of the Suite during my tenure in Magic Kingdom Guest Relations many years ago, and I am so excited to share photos of Disney's most exclusive room.

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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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