Disney Historian Archives

Everything You Need To Know About Disneyland Resort’s Reopening

April 6, 2021

Last month Disney Parks Blog dropped the exciting announcement that Disneyland Resort would reopen on April 30, 2021. After over a year with no guests, it’s an exciting time for cast members at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. Now that we’re in the month of April, it’s time to talk about Theme Park Reservations, Park Hours, Tickets, and more! Both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park are reopening on April 30, 2021, with enhanced health and ...

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 ...

Disney Lifestyle

The Carousel Project

April 2, 2021

Have you ever wondered how theme parks do what they do? How Disney Parks get millions of Guests through the gates year after year? How they have created brand loyalty and buzz that has stood the test of time since 1954? There’s a brand new Disney History Podcast that’s inspired by answering these questions — The Carousel Project. The Carousel Project The Carousel Project is an audio journey through Disney and theme parks history — through the lens of marketing and ...

Disney Books

Top Disney: 100 Top Ten Lists of the Best of Disney

May 7, 2019

The Disney Company is a force to be reckoned with these days and honestly has been for decades. For those out there who believe that Disney is “just a movie company” or “just a theme park” or “just Mickey Mouse” you are sorely mistaken! This company’s innovative strides across various entertainment industries were all rooted from one man’s dreams and ambitions. Seeing so many of his ideas realized and ultimately elevated in epic proportions ...