Category: Disney
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The Magic of Paint The Night & The Main Street Electrical Parade: A Glowing History
Disney has a long and storied tradition of dazzling nighttime parades, starting with the beloved Main Street Electrical Parade, which debuted at Disneyland in 1972. This parade set a new standard for theme park entertainment and is largely responsible for the creation of Paint The Night. But, this now iconic parade was actually preceded by…
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Tokyo Disney’s Future Under the Oriental Land Company
Tokyo Disney Resort has long captivated visitors with its blend of Disney magic and Japanese precision. This sprawling complex operates under a unique model. Unlike its global counterparts, it is not owned by The Walt Disney Company but instead by the Oriental Land Company, a Japanese entity that licenses Disney’s intellectual property while collaborating with…
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The Day Disney Stayed Open For 24 Hours
In the 2010’s Walt Disney World and Disneyland introduced a rather unique concept to their theme park event calendar – The 24 hour event. As you’d guess, on these days Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom stayed open for 24 hours – a nightmare for some and a dream for others. Sadly, these events didn’t last…
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The History of Barbie at Epcot!
Few names are as recognisable to the masses as Mickey Mouse. As the face of the Disney brand, he’s a pretty well known guy. But, in the 90’s, Walt Disney World did invite someone to Epcot Center who could come close to competing. A certain blonde doll who goes by the name ‘Barbie’. For more…
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Disney Vacations Are Too Expensive!
Recently, Disney has uttered the unthinkable- that maybe, just maybe, the price of a Disney vacation is getting a bit too high. According to The Wall Street Journal, conversations have been happening at Disney about whether middle-class families are simply being priced out of going to the Disney resorts and theme parks. It seems that…
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Disney Parks Merchandise is TERRIBLE!
Disney theme park merchandise has long been a cornerstone of the company’s revenue. Yet in recent years, these products have drawn significant criticism from fans, myself very much included. More than just quality as the issue, it’s the variety of designs available and the lack of anything really unique that seems to be the big…
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Disney Parks Horse History
If you’ve ever taken a stroll down Main Street USA you’re sure to have seen the gorgeous horses pulling trolley cars up and down the street. However, in the wider world of theme parks it’s really not that common to have horses, or in fact any live animals, become such an iconic part of the…
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The Rise and Fall of Disney’s Discovery Island: A Forgotten World
In the middle of Florida’s Bay Lake, hidden away from the bustling crowds of Walt Disney World, lies a place that time—and Disney—seems to have forgotten: Discovery Island. Once a thriving wildlife attraction and a testament to Disney’s ambition to bring nature and entertainment together, Discovery Island now sits abandoned, shrouded in mystery, decay, and…
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Disney Parks New Year’s Eve History
The tradition of celebrating New Year’s Eve within a Disney park began with a modest, yet historic event on December 31, 1957 in Disneyland. Today, this has developed into a multi-park, multi-resort event. This first New Year’s Eve gala marked a pivotal moment in the park’s history, as it has today became one of the…
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The History of Disney’s Candlelight Processional
The holiday season is one of the busiest times to visit a Disney park. So busy in fact, that many people issue warnings to advise that you avoid planning your trip at this time of year. But there’s a reason so many people still choose this time of year to visit, other than the fact…