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...
Ten Things You May Not Know About the Black Pearl
1. Let’s start with an age-old trivia question regarding the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction, namely, what is the name of the pirate ship? For years, the answer has been the Wicked Wench. But (you may protest), now that Jack Sparrow and Captain Barbossa have...
Going Behind the Seeds At Epcot
Walt Disney didn’t just love to entertain, he loved to educate. Throughout his career, the man that millions knew as Uncle Walt used the mediums of television, film, and even his theme parks to teach, Under his supervision, the company created films like Our Friend...
Step Out in Disney Style with TOMS
It seems that many companies are jumping on to the success of Disney merchandise, adding their own spins, designs, and variations into the mix. And, as far as I’m concerned, those who love all kinds of Disney souvenirs are better off for it. Disney does amazing work...
Ten Things You May Not Know About Boo
1. Boo’s real name is Mary. How do we know this? In the scene where Sulley and Mike Wazowski take her back to their apartment, you can see that she signed one of her drawings in the upper corner. The part of Boo was voiced by young actress Mary Gibbs, the daughter of...
Enchanted Tales With Belle
Fantasyland gives Disney Guests the amazing opportunity to step into their favorite fairy tales and stories, to walk around in their favorite stories and watch them come to life. You can go under the sea with Ariel from the Little Mermaid, fly over London with Peter...
Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Tutorial!
Ahoy, me hearties! Perhaps your littles think that they’re suited to be pirates because they’ve taken part in A Pirate’s Adventures: Treasure of the Seven Seas. Perhaps they’ve even joined The Pirates League, but that ain’t enough to be a true swashbuckler. Blow me...
Six Things You May Not Know About Expedition Everest
1. A New Disney Mountain When Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened on April 22, 1998, the park promised to immerse Guests into a lush and authentic wilderness that represented the wonder and beauty of nature found throughout the world. The only attraction that could be...
Jedi Training Academy: Trials of the Temple
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… The Jedi Order has assembled a group of Force-sensitive younglings to test their abilities. These future padawans have been brought to the Jedi Temple where they will be trained to wield a lightsaber and in the ways of the...