Disney History Archives

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 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 ...

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 ...

Disney Throwback

The Disney Institute

October 16, 2018

“Doing Things You’ve Always Dreamed Of, Or Things You Never Dreamed You’d Do. You’ll Be Amazed What You Get Through, Learning Different Sides Of You. You Won’t Believe What You Can Do!” From 1996 to 2000, Walt Disney World resort offered an intimate resort community with a personal touch. Where guests young and old could do more than just get away, but also engage their body, excited their mind, and expand their horizons! This experience was known as the ...