Disney History Archives

First Look at New Disney’s Contemporary Resort Rooms

June 24, 2021

Walt Disney World Resort opened to the public on October 1, 1971. Along with Magic Kingdom Park, the Vacation Kingdom offered two resort hotels on opening day — Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort & Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Almost five decades later, both of these locations are still a part of any Disney fan’s resort hotel bucket list! As we work our way towards the anniversary of the first half-century of Walt Disney World, it’s no surprise that these ...

Disney Attractions

How Trader Sam Will Be A Part of the All-New Jungle Cruise

April 26, 2021

Have you heard the gnus? Jungle Cruise at Magic Kingdom Park and Disneyland Park is receiving updates to its classic storyline in the near future. We already learned about some of the Jungle Cruise enhancements we can expect to see, and the addition of Alberta Falls. Today Disney Parks Blog hinted at how Trader Sam will still be a part of the world-famous Jungle Cruise! Jungle Cruise Lost & Found According to Disney Parks Blog, Trader Sam is charting a new adventure along the river ...

Disney Throwback

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 ...

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 ...