The Christmas (Carol) Windows of Main Street, U.S.A.
Christmas on Main Street, U.S.A. is a nostalgic wonderland that will transport you back to the days when you were a little kid leaving milk and cookies out for Santa, and trying to stay awake long enough to maybe, just maybe, catch a glimpse of Kris Kringle coming...
The Walt Disney World Railroad: By the Numbers
7817 Length of the Walt Disney World Railroad track circuit, in feet. 1,837 Number of gallons of water that each locomotive tender can hold. That might seem like a lot, but each train needs to replenish its water supply every three or four trips around...
Muppets and Monsters on the Move at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Ever since we heard the blockbuster announcements that came out at this year's D23 event in Anaheim, Guests everywhere have been anxious to hear more! Disney just released some new concept art and some new details, particularly about some changes coming to Sunset...
Celebrating the Holidays at Walt Disney World
As crisp autumn air makes way for the magic of winter, Disney has rolled out their list of holiday happenings that will transform the parks and resorts into a whimsical wonderland. For 2024, you'll discover a sleigh-full of Yuletide cheer bursting with festive...
10 Fun Facts About The Emperor’s New Groove
1. Heading South Initially, The Emperor’s New Groove was going to be called Kingdom of the Sun, and it would have been a retelling of Mark Twain’s "The Prince and the Pauper," set in South America. Unfortunately, two years of film development resulted in very little...
10 Fun Facts About the Liberty Square Riverboat
As we prepare for the changes coming to the rugged landscape of Frontierland, let's take a look at the Rivers of America, and a classic attraction that hearkens back to the days of Mark Twain, the Liberty Square Riverboat. 1. One of Walt’s Earliest Attraction...
10 Secrets of the Haunted Mansion
In addition to being home to 999 happy haunts, the mansion also houses many hidden secrets, little-known tributes, and amazing effects. See if you can spot some of these the next time you journey through its endless hallways. 1. The Cemetery While...
10 Things You May Not Know About Peter Pan’s Flight
1. Bringing Pixie Dust to Florida Peter Pan’s Flight was one of the opening day attractions in Disneyland (and one of the few to still exist!). Years later, the Magic Kingdom version opened on October 3rd, 1971, two days after the opening of the park itself. This...
7 of Our Favorite Villain Appearances in the Parks
With Halloween fast approaching, and the ominous promise of the upcoming Villains Land in the air, we thought this would be a great time to make our list of our favorite villain appearances that you can see in the parks today. Just be sure to watch your step, these...
10 Things You May Not Know About Maleficent
1. The Fairy With No Name In the original tale of “Sleeping Beauty,” written by Charles Perrault and originally published in 1693, the character of Maleficent is simply referred to as an unnamed old fairy. It wasn’t until Disney’s 1959 animated classic that she was...