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Star Tours in Disneyland celebrates 35 years!
“A long time ago… in a Disney theme park not so far away!” On January 9th, 1987, Disneyland became one with the force and opened its beloved Star Tours attraction! Though the ride has evolved over the years, Disneyland’s Star Tours was the first ride that partnered the world of
A look back on the Walt Disney World Preview Center
A look back on the Walt Disney World Preview Center. Driving towards Disney Springs on Hotel Plaza Boulevard, squished in between the Best Western and the Wyndham Garden Lake, sits what now looks like a small cement building that has a small sign out front for the Amateur Athletic Union.
Car crashes into Walt Disney’s historic Laugh-O-gram Building
An important part of Walt Disney’s history is the time he spent working at the Laugh-O-Gram studio in Kansas City. It’s where Walt built experience in animation and devised the early origins of Mickey Mouse. Walt started the business in June 1921 and ended it in 1923. Even though Walt
Walt Disney Family Museum offering virtual art exhibition
The Walt Disney Family Museum is offering a special virtual exhibit for Disney fans staying home during the COVID-19 pandemic. The World of Tomorrow exhibit includes 175 unique pieces to be displayed in a virtual recreation of the museum’s Diane Disney Miller Exhibition Hall. Readers can click here to see the
Learn all about Disney at USC School of Cinematic Arts Summer Program
The USC School of Cinematic Arts is offering a special Disney related class for summer 2020. If you’re looking to learn more about Disney and the film industry, then this college course might interest you! The instructor of the course is J.D. Connor, an Associate Professor in the Division of
Fun Facts about Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean
Pirates of the Caribbean opened in Disneyland fifty-two years ago this week on March 18th. Throughout the decades it’s become a fan favorite to Disney fans around the world. For me, the Disneyland version is my favorite. In celebration of the iconic ride, here are some fun facts and history
From History to Art to So Much More, Festival of the Arts Seminars Cover a Variety of Topics
The Epcot International Festival of the Arts is in full swing at Epcot. We have come to expect a variety of high-quality offerings with the seasonal festivals at Epcot and Festival of the Arts is no exception, and it does not disappoint. The event celebrates all of the arts including
Edward “Ed” Moriarty President of Ron Jon and Disney Pioneer Passed Away
Edward “Ed” Moriarty who was among the first Cast Members to have been hired to open Walt Disney World Resort in 1971, has passed away. Ed had worked for Disney for over 20 years as a pioneer in the development as Vice President of Operations. He began his second career
Take A Historical Tour of Walt Disney World with This Intriguing Book
For those of us that love to dive deep into Disney history, the history of the Disney Parks is always fascinating. In A Historical Tour of Walt Disney World: Volume 2 you can delve into the history of Five Walt Disney World Favorites. It’s the most Magical History Class on Earth! The
Walt Disney’s Home In California Goes on Sale for Less than 1 Million Dollars
Walt Disney and his wife loved the escape of the Californian Desert. In 1962 they had this home built, and stayed in the Disney family only 2015. It is now for sale again, for less than 1 million dollars. According to the realtor website says that Walt Disney’s Home at 2688
Disney Find- Disney A to Z (Fifth Edition): The Official Encyclopedia
If you’re curious about The Walt Disney Company, this comprehensive encyclopedia is your one-stop guide! The Disney A to Z : The Official Encyclopedia is full Disney history, new and old! Filled with significant achievements, short biographies, historic dates, and tons of trivia-worthy tidbits and anecdotes, this newly updated collection covers all
The Walt Disney Studios: A Lot to Remember Disney Editions
Go Inside Disney’s dream factory with The Walt Disney Studios: A Lot to Remember (Disney Editions) hardcover book, which is now available. This deluxe book features a heavily illustrated history of the Walt Disney film studio. Co-written by the director of the Walt Disney Archives Rebecca Cline and Steven B. CLark, founder
