10 Things You May Not Know About the Barnstormer
1. Happy Birthday Mickey! To celebrate Mickey Mouse’s 60th birthday in 1988, a new area was created in the Magic Kingdom next to 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea in Fantasyland. The new land, called Mickey’s Birthdayland, opened on June 18th. Mickey’s Birthdayland was all...
10 Fun Facts About Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
1. Thunder Mesa When the Magic Kingdom opened on October 1, 1971, Frontierland looked much different than it does today. The areas where the headliner attractions Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad now reside were vacant lots. Disney’s plan was...
50 Years of Space Mountain Adventures
50 years ago, Space Mountain arrived at the Magic Kingdom, forever changing the face of Tomorrowland (and providing would-be astronauts with the thrill of a lifetime!). Join us as we share 8 Fun Facts about this iconic attraction. Ready? Then let's blast off! ...
Disney Reveals Exciting Details for Its New Villains Show and Nighttime Parade!
The Villains are coming!!!! One of the most exciting announcements revealed at last year's D23 gathering was the news that a new Villains Land would be arriving at the Magic Kingdom. But that won't be the only place where we'll be to find our favorite Disney baddies....
10 Things You May Not Know About Monsters, Inc.
1. Monsters In the Closet The concept for the film grew out of early story sessions for Toy Story. As everyone involved confided in believing they always thought their toys came to life, director Pete Docter hit upon the idea of creating a movie based on a similar...
The Foodie’s Guide to the Festival of the Arts
As we begin a new year, that can only mean one thing...it's time for the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts!! This fun-filled event will begin January 17 and run through February 24, 2025. Here you can experience the creative magic of the visual and musical arts...
The Disney Skyliner: By the Numbers
One of our new favorite ways to get around Walt Disney World is the Disney Skyliner. In addition to providing transportation to Guests staying at the Caribbean Beach, Riviera, and other resorts, it's a great way to park hop between EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood...
Here’s a Peek at All the Disney Magic Coming in 2025!
As we wrap up our holiday celebrations, our thoughts turn to the New Year...and all of the possibilities that await us! For 2025, Disney has lots of magic in store for the Most Magical Place on Earth...everything from new shows and lounges to exciting changes coming...
10 Things You May Not Know About The Nightmare Before Christmas
1. Ominous Origins Directed by Henry Selick and produced/co-written by Tim Burton, the 1993 film The Nightmare Before Christmas tells the story of Halloween Town’s Jack Skellington and his accidental discovery of a place called Christmas Town. Originally penned as a...
7 Fun Facts About Mufasa
1. A Shakespearean Influence Part of the inspiration for Mufasa came from King Hamlet (father of Hamlet) from the famous Shakespeare play (which also served as inspiration for The Lion King). The two had many similarities, including the fact that they were both...