Theme Park Writer Archives

Opening Day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

April 22, 2021

Walt Disney World’s fourth (and so far final?) theme park, Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened its gates to the public 23 years ago. (Cue “What’s My Age Again” by blink-182.) Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s anniversary is also Earth Day, April 22! Today we’re taking a trip back in time to the Opening Day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom — April 22, 1998. Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s opening had a grand opening ceremony featuring ...

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 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 Parks

Four Not-So-Hidden Storybook Circus Details

April 5, 2021

Storybook Circus is a fairly new land on the Magic Kingdom park map. This circus-themed land opened in 2012 during the Fantasyland Expansion and has since become a favorite for the young and the young at heart. It’s no secret that Disney Imagineers love to work in “Easter Eggs” or hidden details throughout Disney Parks. Today I’m sharing four not-so-hidden details to look out for next time you visit Storybook Circus in Magic Kingdom! Remnants of ...