Disney Historian Archives

The Ride of a Lifetime

February 28, 2023

Another month of 2023 has come and gone and it’s time to share my second book of the year! This is a book that I’ve heard a lot of rave reviews about, so I was excited to finally dive in. It’s actually been on our bookshelf since it released in 2019 because my husband read it during his 75 Hard journey! (If you want to learn more about my reading journey in 2023, check out my first post here.) My second book of the year is Disney CEO Bob Iger’s book, The Ride of a ...

Disney News

Shortest-Running Disneyland Attraction Returning for First Time Since COVID

February 20, 2023

Magic Happens debuted at Disneyland Park on February 28, 2020. Less than two weeks later, on March 13, 2020, the daytime parade would give one final performance along the parade route before the Disneyland Resort closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Its triumphant return is set for February 24, 2023. The parade returns to Disneyland as part of the celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Walt Disney Company. The Disneyland parade combines magical moments from Walt Disney Animation ...

Disney Resorts

Three Fast Facts About Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

June 28, 2021

Today is the 33rd anniversary of Walt Disney World’s flagship resort, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. On June 28, 1988, another resort hotel on the monorail track finally opened — the first since opening day! To celebrate thirty-three years of this grand resort hotel, I’m sharing a few fun facts that everyone should know. Victorian Influences Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa’s looks were inspired by Victoria-era beach resorts ...

Disney Throwback

The History of Magic Kingdom’s Nighttime Spectaculars

June 25, 2021

Have you ever heard of the phrase “rope drop to fireworks?” When someone says this, they are referring to how long they plan to stay at Magic Kingdom — from rope drop at park opening to the fireworks show at park close. After all, no Disney day is complete without watching fireworks light up the night sky at Disney! We’ve received a lot of recent news about fireworks shows and nighttime spectaculars at Walt Disney World over the past few weeks, so I thought it would ...