The Walt Disney Archives today announced it will celebrate the 60th anniversary of Disneyland at D23 EXPO 2015 with an exhibit of more than 300 pieces from the park’s incredible history. “Walt Disney Archives Presents—Disneyland: The Exhibit” will be the largest display the Disney Archives has ever showcased at D23
Tag: Disney History
Walt Disney’s California Party House is For Sale
Who wouldn’t want to own a piece of Disney History? How about living in a home where Walt Disney himself entertained friends, family, and esteemed guests, including the fabulous Lucille Ball? In the 1950s and 60s the Disney family owned a secluded home in the California Palm desert, that hosted
History Of Disney: Would you like some tea?
This is the first of a weekly column that you will see here at Chip and Co. I will be exploring the history behind the rides of the Disney Theme Parks, the Resorts, Restaurants and even the Special Events. When trying to decide where to start I had many people
A closer look at the phrase ‘I’m going to Disney World!’ at the Super Bowl
Let’s take a closer look at the phrase ‘I’m going to Disney World!’ at the Super Bowl. The format for the commercials have pretty much remained unchanged. After a series of highlights set to “When You Wish upon a Star” from Pinocchio, the camera cuts to a player in all his
Happy Birthday, Walt Disney!
Walt Disney once said, “I only hope that we never lose sight of one thing – that it was all started by a mouse.”
In 1934 Mickey Debuts in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The ad read, “See gigantic balloons designed by none other than Walt Disney, creator of Mickey Mouse himself!” It was New York City 1934, and Mickey Mouse was about to make his grand debut in the Macy’s Santa Claus Parade (now Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade).
Enchanted Tiki Room: Classic Attraction Transforms This Summer
I’m thrilled to break the news today on the Disney Parks Blog that The Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New Management) at Magic Kingdom Park is already undergoing changes behind closed doors that will reshape the attraction into a version reminiscent of the original show.
Walt Disney World History July 22nd & 23rd
Another great video from the guys at WDW History.
Walt Disney World History July 20th & 21st
Another great video from the guys at WDW History.
Walt Disney World History July 18th & 19th
Another great video from the guys at WDW History.
Walt Disney World History July 16th & 17th
Another great video from the guys at WDW History.
