A Historical Tour of Walt Disney World’s Trains
When Walt Disney began planning his magical kingdom in California he knew that trains would play a central role. “I just want it to look like nothing else in the world.” Disney said, “And it should be surrounded by a train.” Over six decades have passed since that...
Ten Things You May Not Know About Winnie the Pooh
1. Winnie the Pooh was born on October 14, 1926, when A.A. Milne’s original book, Winnie-the-Pooh, was published. That makes Pooh older than Donald Duck, Goofy, and even Mickey Mouse himself! 2. Winnie the Pooh wasn’t always Winnie the Pooh. When A.A. Milne first...
Six Whistle Stops in the Walt Disney Story
Railroads run through the heart of the Disney story. Locomotives are omnipresent throughout Walt Disney’s work. They appear in his animated shorts, feature films, and throughout his parks. They were a source of fascination and relaxation for the workaholic,...
Ten Things You Didn’t Know About Stitch
Since Stitch's Great Escape! will soon be leaving Tomorrowland to make way for a new Wreck-It Ralph attraction, we though we'd took a look back at our favorite (?) furry blue alien and share ten things you may not have known (or may NOT want to know!) about this...
Toy Story Land Model Now On Display at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Earlier this week, Walt Disney Presents, a re-imagined version of the One Man’s Dream attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, officially opened its doors to offer a new look at the past, present and future of Disney Parks. One of the exciting pieces of the “future”...
Five Highlights from the Career of Francis Xavier Atencio
When hinges creak in doorless chambers, and strange and frightening sounds echo through the halls...Whenever candlelights flicker where the air is deathly still...That is the time when ghosts are present, practicing their terror with ghoulish delight.... With these...
Five Facts About the Career of Disney Legend Thurl Ravenscroft
The bass voice of Thurl Ravenscroft echoes through the corridors of Disney history. Named a Disney Legend in 1995, Ravenscroft worked with the company for six decades. He lent his talents to the Disney Parks, films, records, and television programs. He provided vocals...
Ten Things You May Not Know About Buzz Lightyear
1. When it was decided that the character of Buzz Lightyear would be an astronaut, his original name was Lunar Larry—not the most heroic name. But it could have been worse. Before the astronaut idea came about, he was initially going to be Tinny, the title character...
Our Five Favorite Things About Autumn at Walt Disney World
As we wrap up our Labor Day weekend festivities and kids head back to school, our thoughts turn to the coming of fall...and cooler temperatures, changing leaves (well, up north anyway), and lots of holiday Disney magic. The Autumn season brings lots of changes and...
Five Facts About Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride
For 27 years, guests to Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom could take a helter skelter drive with J. Thaddeus Toad through the world of Kenneth Grahame’s “The Wind in the Willows”. Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, located in Fantasyland, was one of Walt Disney World’s 1971...