Beacons of Magic: Spaceship Earth
Each park in Walt Disney World has an iconic structure: Cinderella Castle in the Magic Kingdom, the Hollywood Tower Hotel in Hollywood Studios, the Tree of Life in Animal Kingdom, and Spaceship Earth in Epcot. Each one is awe inspiring and emblematic of the wonder...
You Are the Magic: A Look at the Magic Kingdom’s ‘Enchantment’
As we all know, it’s a special year for Walt Disney World. We’re celebrating 50 years of magic, 50 years of dreams made real, and 50 years of memories. As part of this celebration, Walt Disney World has seen the debut of several new blockbuster shows at the parks....
The Hope and Promise of Epcot’s Harmonious
It’s well known that Walt Disney once said that EPCOT would always be in “a state of becoming,” much as he once said that, “Disneyland will never be completed.” Change is at the heart of Walt’s enduring vision, and progress the bedrock on which EPCOT was founded. As...
The Wonder and Whimsy of Disney KiteTails
Mary Poppins and the Banks family knew the secret: there is something utterly magical about flying a kite. They bob and weave on the air as though they’ve been touched by magic and brought to life. Add in bright colors and lively music and it’s like watching a sky...
10 Terrifying Facts about the Tower of Terror
Picture, if you will, a hotel. Once a beacon for the show business elite, its doors were closed after it was struck by lightning, an event which caused five guests to mysteriously disappear. Those doors remained shut until 1994, when they opened to welcome new...
10 Frighteningly Fun Facts About the Haunted Mansion
While some may accuse me of hyperbole, it is my completely unbiased opinion that the Haunted Mansion is the single greatest attraction ever built. In terms of human achievement, it ranks alongside the Dole Whip and, perhaps, the wheel for historical importance....
10 Must Watch Disney Films This Halloween Season
The Halloween season is here! Leaves are changing color, a crisp chill is creeping into the winds, and pumpkins will soon be dotting doorsteps. Fall decorations are already out and about Walt Disney World in abundance, and the parks are simply overflowing with...
50 Years of Magic
Fifty Years. For fifty years, Walt Disney World has been making wishes come true and transforming dreams into reality. That’s a half century of wonder, laughter and memories. Over the decades, Walt Disney World has consistently raised the bar for family entertainment...
A Whirlwind of Change: Walt Disney World from 2010 to the Present
Over the last two weeks we’ve gone on a whirlwind tour of the the first forty years of Walt Disney World. This week we’ll be revisiting some highlights of the past decade, all in anticipation of the 50th anniversary celebration that will take place on October 1. The...
A Tour of Walt Disney World in the 90s and 00s
Last week we took a tour of the first two decades of Walt Disney World History. This week, we’ll be visiting the 90s and 2000s. Or we will be after we take a very brief detour. Those with a keen sense of Disney history likely noticed that we didn’t mention Disney-MGM...