Thursday, March 31, 2016

48 RARE Scans of the 'Walt Disney' Quotations Cast Member Booklet YOU HAVE TO SEE

By Keith Mahne




If you have ever wanted to get into the mind of Walt Disney and learn his thoughts and opinions on a wide range of topics then you are going to do cartwheels when you read this article. Back in the 70s and 80s, the Walt Disney Company created a very special booklet for cast members to learn about the company's founder, Walt Disney. Today friends, you are going to see and read this very same rare and highly informative pamphlet on Walt for yourself. You will read his thoughts on things like art, audio-animatronics, baseball, confidence, the environment, EPCOT, faith, freedom, money, patriotism, success, Walt Disney World and Disneyland, women, WED Enterprises and so much more. You will definitely come away with a better understanding of who Walt Disney was as a person and why he was able to make his dreams come true. Join us in today's new article and enjoy this very special cast member booklet all about Walt...

Sunday, March 27, 2016

23 VINTAGE Photos of Easter at the Disney Parks

By Keith Mahne




Easter and the Disney Parks go hand in hand. The beautiful pastel colors and spring flowers that accompany Easter time fits perfectly with Main Street. Over the years, Disneyland and Walt Disney World have always made Easter at the Parks extra special. Today, as we celebrate Easter, let's take a look back and revisit some of our favorite memories from years past with these 23 vintage photos, and a special bonus video, that you are going to love...

Friday, March 25, 2016

95 MUST SEE Photos of WDW in the 90s

By Keith Mahne




The 90s were a marvelous time to be a Disney fan. Known as The Disney Decade, Disney's growth became truly phenomenal. It all started in January 1990 when Disney Chairman Michael Eisner unveiled an ambitious ten-year building plan and by mid-decade attendance passed 500 million guests. The Disney Decade brought with it some major accomplishments for the Walt Disney World Resort with things like Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the high-speed Test Track, Splash Mountain, Jim Henson’s Muppet*Vision 3-D, Fantasmic!, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, ten incredible resorts, and so much more. Join us today as we pay tribute to the 90s at Walt Disney World with 95 MUST SEE photos you won't want to miss...

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Take a Up Close and Personal Look at Disneyland's Steam Trains

By Daisy Sparks




In preparation for the new Star Wars Land construction, various Disneyland attractions and areas have had to be temporarily closed. One attraction that will be affected the longest is the beloved Disneyland Railroad as its tracks have to be removed to accommodate the new Star Wars area. While the railroad is down, Disneyland has come up with an amazing way for guests to still enjoy the Disneyland trains with a special exhibit along Main Street called Disney's Steam Trains, along with a couple of other opportunities to see the trains like never before. Let's head to Disneyland and see for ourselves these wonderful exhibits as we get an up close and personal look at the Disneyland Steam Trains in today's new article...

Monday, March 21, 2016

The Construction and Naming of Disney’s Contemporary Resort

By Brittany Bell




In 1969, when construction for the Walt Disney World Resort was well underway, Disney announced that it was going to build five “theme resorts”. As part of the “Phase One” of the new Florida Project, each of the hotels was to be themed as an extension of the Magic Kingdom park—once a guest steps out of the park and into their hotel, their immersive, fantasy experience continues. One of these planned hotels, inspired by Walt’s idea for his “Progress City”, became one of the most well-known Disney landmarks when it opened along with the Magic Kingdom on October 1, 1971: The Contemporary Resort. The timeless, retro-futuristic design of the resort still makes guests feel as if they are staying within the boundaries of Tomorrowland itself, with its unique A-frame design and monorail station running right through the center. Join us in today's new article as we discuss the construction and naming of The Contemporary, one of Disney’s classic resorts…