Disneyland Park has seen many changes since Walt Disney opened it on July 17, 1955. Guests could enjoy 18 attractions but no Disney hotels and little but orange groves surrounding it. This week the Disneyland Resort marks its 63rd anniversary – during the first-ever Pixar Fest – the original theme
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Walt Disney Items To Be Auctioned Off By Van Eaton Galleries July 7th
Many of Walt Disney’s personal items as well as items from the Walt Disney Studios are set to be auctioned off July 7th. Van Eaton Galleries will present “A Brief History of the Walt Disney Studios”, an Exhibition and Auction. Guests will be able to learn all about the events
2019 Walt Disney World Vacation Packages Available for Booking June 19th
2019 Walt Disney World Vacation packages will be available for booking June 19th, 2018! The 2019 Walt Disney Travel Company vacation packages for Walt Disney World Resort will be available to book beginning June 19, 2018. These packages will be valid for arrivals Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2019. We have been waiting for these dates to drop
Check Out the High Roller Sampler from Planet Hollywood
Check out the High Roller sampler from Planet Hollywood! This yummy appetizer looks like heaven to me! Serves up to 4(but I might not want to share) and features the world-famous chicken crunch, texas tostadas, buffalo wings, five cheese dip, and fried jumbo shrimp for $35.99. This would be the perfect
The Importance of Motherhood Shines in Disney-Pixar’s short, “Bao”
In Disney-Pixar’s “Bao,” an aging Chinese mom suffering from empty nest syndrome gets another chance at motherhood when one of her dumplings springs to life as a lively, giggly dumpling boy. Mom excitedly welcomes this new bundle of joy into her life, but Dumpling starts growing up fast, and Mom
Downtown Disneyland Businesses Closing to Open New 700 Room Resort
Disney announced plans to close several Downtown Disneyland businesses to make way for a new 700-room hotel. ESPN Zone, Rainforest Café, and AMC 12 Theaters, as well as many others, will be apart of the largest renovation of the major shopping-and-entertainment district. The closing comes as a shock to many
Video: Walt Disney Debuts Idea For Pirates of the Caribbean Attraction in 1965
In honor of International Talk Like a Pirate Day, we thought it would be fun to revisit how Pirates of the Caribbean came to be. And there is no one better to tell us than Mr. Walt Disney himself! The clip below comes from a 1965 episode of “Walt Disney’s
Is This the End for One Man’s Dream at Hollywood Studios?
We are hearing speculation from The Disney Blog that One Man’s Dream at Hollywood Studios will soon be closing it’s doors for good. There are several large expansion projects currently underway at the Park with the addition of Star Wars and Toy Story Lands. The rumored plans for Toy Story
Walt Disney’s Original Disneyland Map Sold At Auction To Unknown Buyer
The hand-drawn map of Disneyland created by Walt Disney and Herb Ryman has been sold at auction for $708,000 in Los Angeles. Used by Disney, this presentation map helped secure the initial funding of Disneyland in 1953. The auction also featured close to 1,000 other Disney artifacts. Originally the Disneyland map
Mark Hamill, Minnie Mouse and Zoe Saldana To Get Stars on Hollywood Walk of Fame
The 2018 inductees into the Hollywood Walk of Fame were revealed this week and its a banner year for Disney. The announcement was made that Mark Hamill (aka Luke Skywalker) will finally receive his star as will Minnie Mouse who will join her friends Walt, Mickey and Donald who
Walt Disney’s Palm Springs Home Sells for $865,000
A home that Walt Disney built back in 1962 as a retirement home for him and his wife Lillian, recently went on the market where it was just bought by new owners for $865,000. The property pictured above, remained in the Disney family until about two years ago when it
Rebel Wilson Wins Defamation Case Against Australian Tabloid Publisher
As we previously reported, Rebel Wilson filed a lawsuit against Australian published, Bauer Media. Wilson brought the suit against the publisher because she claimed they were publishing lies about her that caused her to lose job opportunities. The six person all women jury deliberated for two days before they found
Backlot Express at Hollywood Studios Serving up Star Wars Themed Chicken and Waffles
Star Wars fans searching for an extra indulgent treat at Hollywood Studios need look no further than the Darth Vader-themed chicken and waffles being served up at Backlot Express, a quick service eatery that sits just next to Jedi Training Academy: Trials of the Temple. Dubbed the Dark Side Chicken and
Hollywood Actress Rebel Wilson Standing By Claims She’s Related to Walt Disney
In a very strange string of events, various news sources are confirming that Hollywood Actress and Comedian Rebel Wilson is standing by claims that she is the niece of Walt Disney. Wilson is currently involved in a lawsuit with the publishers of Woman’s Day magazine where she is suing them
