Disney Historian Archives

Nine Things To Watch on Disney Plus When You’re Missing the Disney Parks

April 14, 2021

Not all Disney fans call Anaheim or Orlando home, so when they’re away the Disney Withdrawals can take over. Thanks to millions of youtube videos, Disney Instagram accounts, Spotify playlists, and blog posts, those who are missing the mouse have ways to revisit their happy place from home! Did you know that there’s Disney Parks content waiting for you on Disney Plus, too? Disney Plus is a streaming service where subscribers can enjoy Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and ...

Disney Attractions

Home Improvements at Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion

April 12, 2021

Disneyland Resort reopens later this month, (April 30, 2021) and the ghosts of the Haunted Mansion have been preparing. While no guests have visited New Orleans Square in over a year, the ghosts haven’t left! They’ve freshly landscaped the grounds and added some new elements inside the mansion that you’ll want to look out for. The Haunted Mansion has been entertaining guests at Disney Parks across the globe for over 50 years. The very first home to Happy Haunts is located ...

Disney Throwback

A True McDisney Production

April 9, 2021

“This is the most ambitious promotional effort ever developed between two of the world’s best-known family-friendly brands. The agreement we announce today is a true McDisney production.” – Michael Eisner, Disney CEO. McDonald’s and Disney, there was no more perfect pair than these two in the late 1990s and early 2000s! Whether you were young or young at heart during this time, if you spent any time at McDonald’s during this decade, you were sure to find some Disney ...

Disney Attractions

All About Expedition Everest

April 7, 2021

On this day in 2006, an iconic Disney attraction opened to the public. This attraction holds several titles at Walt Disney World resort including Tallest Attraction and Most Expensive Roller Coaster. I’ve written about fun facts for this attraction on my own website and on Best of Orlando. Which attraction has an anniversary today? If you guessed Expedition Everest, you are correct! Expedition Everest turns fifteen today. Brief History of Expedition Everest Expedition Everest was ...