food IS a theme park
There are some pretty spectacular stage shows at the Disney parks! From Festival of the Lion King to Fantasmic, we’ve seen incredible entertainment of the highest caliber!
Festival of the Lion King
While many shows at Disney World and Disneyland have pulled out all the stops, other shows left us scratching our heads. We dug up shows that you won’t BELIEVE were at a Disney park!
It turns out Winnie the Pooh is passionate about more than just “hunny!” Our favorite cuddly bear actually tried his hand (or, should we say, his paw!) at politics!
Winnie the Pooh
When you think of Disney characters that are perfect for leadership positions, Mickey Mouse might be the first to come to mind. But since he’s already so busy running…you know…Disney, it was Winnie the Pooh who ran for president back in 1972 and 1976! And even though he didn’t make it to The White House (spoiler alert!) it was still a campaign worth remembering!
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Are you a Disney history nerd like we are??
Partners Statue at Disneyland
Have you ever thought about decorating your home like The Haunted Mansion? Or dreamed of getting your hands on some screen-used Disney props? Well then, we’ve got just the goodies you’re looking for. Here are six pieces of Disney history you can buy RIGHT NOW! But prepare your wallets friends, because these DON’T come cheap!
Can you imagine having a piece of Disney history on display in your house?!
Disneyland Park Map ©Van Eaton Galleries
Well, now you can make that dream a reality! This December, the History of Disneyland & Walt Disney World auction will offer a collection of more than 1,500 collectible relics from Disney history!
ShopDisney has introduced a new-to-us subscription service called Disney Backstage Collection that promises to bring behind-the-scenes merchandise right to Disney fans!
Backstage Collection
The Backstage Collection “invites you to celebrate the rich history of the Walt Disney Company” — and they’re doing that by delivering “top secret” monthly releases that invoke Disney’s “unique artistic assets.” [Read more…]
It goes without saying that the Walt Disney Company is one of the most widely recognized corporations on the planet, and the Company’s theme parks are cornerstones of the entertainment giant’s brand.
Walt Disney Company Logo
The answer: only SOME of the Disney Theme Parks around the world are exclusively Disney owned and operated. [Read more…]
If you’ve ever reviewed a list of dining options in Epcot’s World Showcase at Walt Disney World, you may have noticed that some pavilions have more eateries than others. France and Japan, in particular, not only have several restaurants each, they’re both in the process of adding new restaurants as well, which will bring the restaurant total in France to five and in Japan to four.
World Showcase
The answer to this question is a little complicated. You may think that the inequality is due to French and Japanese cuisine being more celebrated in the real world, and thus restaurants in these pavilions are naturally more popular. [Read more…]
It’s no secret that with Disney’s purchase of the Marvel Universe, the Walt Disney Company was banking on bringing superheroes to its many theme parks. Disneyland in California and Disneyland Paris are getting superhero-themed lands, and Hong Kong Disneyland is getting a Marvel-themed ride.
But even with copious development in Walt Disney World, the only major Marvel Comics-related growth is Epcot’s Guardians of the Galaxy roller coaster. There’s no Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain America, or big green Hulk in sight.
Avengers Campus Concept Art ©Disney
Universal Studios, as you may have guessed if you’re a fan of their hero-themed rides and entertainment, retained the rights to the Marvel characters in an agreement signed in 1994 between Marvel and MCA (which would eventually become part of NBC Universal). But there were two caveats. One: Universal had to actually use the characters to retain control over them, and Two: the agreement split the country down the middle, and the rules applied separately to the areas east and west of the Mississippi River. [Read more…]
Love Disney history? Well, for a limited time guests at Disneyland will be able to see a piece of Disney history firsthand.
©Disneyland Today
Disneyland is currently restoring the Adventureland marquee and have put up this historic sign in its place!
We’re often struck by the interesting names Walt Disney World devises for attractions, rides, and restaurants, and we know lots of you are, too.
Cinderella Castle
What’s behind the name ‘Ohana? Why is it called Victoria & Albert’s? You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers! Today we’re taking a look at some of the most clever Disney World restaurant names — and why they’re called that!
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