10 Facts About Dick Van Dyke’s Disney Career
Hello art lovers! On December 13, the incomparable Dick Van Dyke celebrated his 92nd birthday. One of the most beloved entertainers in Hollywood and television history, Van Dyke also sang and danced his way into the hearts of Disney fans. To honor him on this jolly...
Eight Things You Might Not Know About Olaf
Olaf, the lovable snowman from Frozen, has quickly become a favorite Disney character, ranking up there with the Genie from Aladdin as one of the great “comic relief” characters of all time. It’s appropriate then that “Olaf” is Nordic for “treasure” (or more...
Ten Facts About the History of the Enchanted Tiki Room
Winter is upon us; a chill is in the air and the birds are flying south for the winter. No doubt a few have stopped to while away the months at Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room. The Attraction has been a favorite of Guests since it debuted at Disneyland in 1963,...
10 Things You May Not Know About Anna and Elsa
1. Did you know that Elsa has her own snowflake? When the animators were dreaming up Elsa’s different abilities, they came up with a signature snowflake just for her. You can see this snowflake when she slams her foot into the ground to create the floor of her ice...
Ten Things You May Not Know About Rapunzel
1. Rapunzel’s origins go back much farther than Tangled of course, all the way back to 1812 in fact. That’s when the Brothers Grimm included her story as part of a collection called Children’s and Household Tales, or Grimm’s Fairy Tales as they are commonly known...
10 Facts About Disney Legend Ed Wynn
Ed Wynn loved to laugh, and he loved making others laugh. His career spanned six decades, taking him from the vaudeville stage, to radio, and then on to the golden lights of Hollywood. His trademark voice has been imitated by countless actors over the years, including...
10 Things You May Not Know About Nemo
1. Finding Nemo was released in 2003, but that wasn’t the first appearance of everyone’s favorite orange fish. If you looked carefully, you could spot a stuffed toy Nemo on a couch in Boo's room in Monsters, Inc. Nemo would go on to make another cameo appearance in...
Five Facts About Disney Legend Mary Blair
The world of Mary Blair is one of color and whimsy. Her fingerprints are found throughout Disney parks and films, though for years she lived in the shadows of her male colleagues. Named a Disney Legend in 1991, Blair’s work has now garnered a devoted following as more...
Top Five Overlooked Holiday Treats
With Thanksgiving kicking off the holiday season, I thought this would be the perfect time to reflect on some of those little holiday gems tucked away here and there that, while they may be not be as jaw-dropping and popular as the Cinderella Castle Dreamlights, still...
Nine Facts About Discovery Island
Discovery Island sits in the waters of Bay Lake, between Disney’s Contemporary Resort and the Fort Wilderness Resort. It has been abandoned since 1999, but for 25 years it served Walt Disney World Guests as a natural getaway; an oasis of learning, adventure, and...