Tag: Walt Disney World
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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…
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All 12 Disney Parks Ranked!
As of this year, we’ve been fortunate enough to visit all 12 Disney parks in the world. As someone who would consider myself more a theme park fan than a Disney fan, I can’t help but admit that when it comes to theme parks, Disney truly does it best. Now, as I’m sure you’re aware…
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Disney’s Most Misunderstood Land – DinoLand U.S.A.
DinoLand U.S.A. finds it home within Walt Disney World’s most intricately themed park. With land’s like Asia, Africa and Pandora, the standard’s for theming here are high. Thus, when most people find themselves walking through DinoLand U.S.A., they are confused to say the least. Why on earth is such a sparse and kitschy land housed…
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The Impact of Walt Disney on Epcot Center
Before Epcot became a theme park, it was arguably Walt Disney’s most outlandish idea of his career. Largely inspired by architect Victor Gruen, the “Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow” was Walt Disney’s innovative urban idea, which he hoped would provide an antidote to the decay of American cities. Walt’s idea for Epcot was deemed impractical,…
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Disney’s Upcharge Event’s Are NOT Worth The Cost
Hollywood Studios, once home to Disney’s most celebrated holiday offering, The Osborne Lights, has this year decided to place their large-scale festive offerings behind a paywall. Such a thing isn’t out of the ordinary for Disney. Magic Kingdom has been home to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party for…
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Walt Disney World is Heading in the Right Direction? (Destination D23 Recap)
During the Disney Parks panel at Orlando’s Destination D23 event, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Josh D’Amaro gave fans some exciting peeks at what is to come for the Disney parks. As with any big announcements, fan opinion has been pretty divided. The promise that the parks would be expanding was exciting to…
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Disney’s Failed Card Game – Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom
Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom was an interactive card game created by Disney. But unlike most trading card games, this one couldn’t be found on the shelves of your local supermarket or toy shop. Instead, it was only found within Walt Disney World, with the main game being playable within the Magic Kingdom. When it…
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The Heartbreaking Demise of EPCOT
From an over reliance on IP to attraction down grades, the history of Epcot has been plagued with bad decisions. What started out as a hopeful vision of the future is now an empty shell of its former self. So, what exactly went wrong? For more great theme park content please subscribe to my channel.