Adventureland Archives

The Orange Bird

April 16, 2021

Have you ever heard of the Orange Bird? This sweet and silent citrus-inspired mascot has become a prominent part of Disney Parks merchandise over the past few years, but where did he get his start? The Orange Bird is actually older than Walt Disney World and was created with marketing in mind! Let’s take a trip back in time to relive the story of the Orange Bird. Sponsorships for the Magic Kingdom When Walt Disney World was still under construction, Disney was in the market for corporate ...

Disney Throwback

Opening Day at Disneyland

April 3, 2021

“Here You Leave Today and Enter the World of Yesterday, Tomorrow, and Fantasy” On July 17, 1955, the Happiest Place on Earth opened its gates for the very first time. Disneyland was an idea that Walt dreamed up while watching his daughters riding on the Griffith Park carousel. He wanted to create something that the whole family could enjoy together. With an innovative team of creative minds, a television show, and months of planning, Walt Disney’s dream finally came to life! Let’s take a ...

Disney News

What’s Gnu With The Jungle Cruise

March 21, 2021

Back in January, Disney Parks Blog announced story enhancements would be coming to the World-Famous Jungle Cruise on both coasts. Disneyland and Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom are both due for this upgrade, and this week we finally got a peek into what’s in store. Jungle Cruise Enhancements According to Disney Parks Blog, we can expect several new scenes along our river cruise that will all be interconnected. These new adventures will still feature their world-famous skippers, but their ...

Disney Parks

The Ultimate Disneyland Bucket List

March 20, 2021

To All Who Come To This Happy Place, Welcome. If you’ve been here awhile, you know I love making ultimate bucket lists for each of Disney’s parks. In the past I’ve made them for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. With the recent announcement of Disneyland’s reopening date, I thought there was no better time to finally dive into all the fun of Walt’s first theme park! *Due to new safety measures and physical distancing requirements, not all of ...