Return to Sleepy Hollow at Fort Wilderness
Just gather 'round and I'll elucidate on what goes on outside when it gets late… A phantom spirit has been seen out in the pine and cypress woods of Lake Buena Vista, Florida. He is the bane of one Ichabod Crane, and the terror of the little village of...
Six of Our Favorite Walt Disney World Special Effects
Walt Disney World is filled with all sorts of special effects; from the incredibly simple to the ultimate state of the art. It's hard to pick out our favorites (OK, we admit we love them all!), but here are a few that always fill us up with that Disney...
Five Hidden Oases in the Magic Kingdom
The Magic Kingdom is an explosion of imagination, immersing Guests in the world of yesterday, tomorrow and fantasy. It overflows with music, lights, and color, with hidden surprises around every corner. This sensory overload is part of what makes the park so magical,...
Ten Things You May Not Know About Fantasyland
1. Creating a World of Fantasy One of the challenges in creating Fantasyland was in the architectural design of the buildings. Imagineers needed to stylistically represent many of the classic Disney films in the attraction facades without creating a...
Dining With Winnie the Pooh at the Crystal Palace
You don’t have to travel all the way to the Hundred Acre Wood to eat with Winnie the Pooh and friends. Guests of the Magic Kingdom can eat breakfast, lunch, or dinner with the World’s Greatest Bear in the beautiful Crystal Palace. The experience is one of Walt Disney...
Ten Things You May Not Know About Remy
1. Animating Remy in the Pixar classic Ratatouille presented the production team with some unique challenges. As the main character, it was important that Remy show a wide range of expressions. According to director Brad Bird, “…a rat’s face doesn’t necessarily shoot...
Savor the Savanna
Famed aviatrix and author Beryl Markham once said, “Africa is mystic; it is wild; it is a sweltering inferno; it is a photographer's paradise, a hunter's Valhalla, an escapist's Utopia. It is what you will, and it withstands all interpretations…” From the peak of...
Ten Things You May Not Know About Jafar
1. Maleficent may have grabbed all of the headlines when her live-action film came out, but there’s another Disney antagonist that rivals her for the title of the most sinister of all Disney Villains, Jafar from Aladdin. In the film, Jafar is the Grand Vizier of...
The Magic Behind Our Steam Trains Tour
Trains play a special role in the Disney story. According to tradition, the character of Mickey Mouse was conceived on a train trip. Walt Disney and legendary animator Ward Kimball were both crazy about model trains. Numerous Disney films have featured trains, from...
Marceline To the Magic Kingdom: A Tour Through Walt Disney’s History
Marceline, Missouri. For the devotee of all things Disney, the tiny town has a special significance. It was the boyhood home of Walt Disney, a place that loomed large in his memory and inspired much of his life’s work. When discussing it, Walt once said, “more things...