This October, Walt Disney World turns 50 years old. In preparation for the big celebration (including a brand-new fireworks nighttime spectacular), Imagineers have prepared some stunning Cinderella Castle 50th anniversary decorations. This includes the Disney Fab 50 Character Collection of 50 gold character statues around WDW’s four parks, Disney Enchantment (a new fireworks show at … Read More
Today in Disney History, 1994: The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Today we celebrate the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror’s opening day: July 22, 1994, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Hollywood Studios got a little more frightening on July 22, 1994, when The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror dropped its first riders down 13 stories. But if it’s so tall, why can’t you see the tower from … Read More
Today in Disney History, 1955: Disneyland’s Opening Day
Get the inside scoop on Disneyland’s opening day on July 17, 1955.* Disneyland’s opening day was no small event. Everyone from Ronald Reagan to Thurl Ravenscroft made an appearance, and 90 million viewers watched live coverage on TV. But as magical as we imagine that first day being, the opening of Disneyland was actually fraught … Read More
Today in Disney History, 1981: The Fox and the Hound Theatrical Debut
Today we remember The Fox and the Hound theatrical debut on July 10, 1981. Disney’s The Fox and the Hound hit theaters in the US, featuring the voice talents of stars such as Mickey Rooney, Kurt Russell, and Sandy Duncan. If you don’t have enough tissues on hand to rewatch this heart-wrenching movie today, just keep … Read More
Today in Disney History, 1985: Tinker Bell’s Flight Over Magic Kingdom Begins at Walt Disney World
Tinker Bell’s flight over Magic Kingdom began at Walt Disney World on July 3, 1985. Though Tinker Bell had been flying over Disneyland since 1961, our favorite pixie didn’t make her first flight over Magic Kingdom until 1985, drawing in more than 60,000 guests for her inaugural flight. For more than 30 years, she has … Read More
20 Magic Kingdom Facts: The Disney Park’s Biggest Secrets
Before you stroll down Main Street, U.S.A., read these 20 fascinating Magic Kingdom facts, and learn some unusual trivia about your favorite park in Walt Disney World! No matter what age you are, walking down Main Street, U.S.A. in the Magic Kingdom makes you feel like a kid. The shop windows filled with toys and … Read More