Disney History Archives

Small World Style

June 8, 2018

There is just one moon and one golden sun. And a smile means friendship to everyone. Have you ever wished that you would’ve been around for a big event that happened in the past? If you could go back in time to experience it, you would in a heart beat! I have the same place in mind every time — The 1964 New York World’s Fair. So why would I be so interested in this event that’s almost 30 years older than I am? The 1964 New York World’s Fair had quite a ...

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#SaveMaelstrom

May 18, 2018

Today change is defined as “to take or use another instead”. Although change happens every day, some people take change better than others. At Walt Disney World and the other Disney parks, change is expected to happen over time. When the parks were planned out, Walt Disney’s vision was that they would never stop growing and changing so that they would keep getting better. With most of the changes that Walt Disney World makes to their parks, there is usually positive ...

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Wonders of Life

April 20, 2018

Epcot is a theme park that is like no other. Opening on October 1, 1982, Epcot offered two unique areas: Future World and World Showcase. Future World was to feature the latest science and technology with pavilions dedicated to topics like energy, land, water, and space, while World Showcase would feature cultures from around the world with dedicated pavilions including restaurants, attractions, and shows. The last of the Future World pavilions to open was Wonders of Life on October 19, ...

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Five Fast Facts About Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

January 26, 2018

For as long as I can remember, Tower of Terror has always been on of my favorite Walt Disney World attractions! It along with Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster makes Sunset Boulevard in Disney’s Hollywood Studios the place for big thrills in the Orlando Disney parks. Aside from being an all around great thrill ride, Tower of Terror masters the one component that sets Disney apart from other theme parks in my opinion: theming and story telling. Disney did not skimp on a single detail ...