All about attending the D23 panel on The Muppets Musical history in 2026: I love learning about anything Disney, and the panels at D23 are a great way to get some lesser known or behind the scenes info. Often directly from the mouths of the people who worked on these projects! One of the panels […]
10 things you may not know about the Carousel of Progress
Read on for some fun facts about the Carousel of the Progress that you may not know! The Carousel of Progress is a classic Disney attraction that actually got its start in the 1964 World’s Fair. Walt Disney himself had a major part in creating this attraction. While it may not have the longest lines, […]
Countdown to Extinction: a farewell to Dinosaur at Animal Kingdom
A farewell post to the ride Dinosaur in Animal Kingdom: As a millennial, I am starting to hit the point where I am sometimes feeling rather old. When it comes to the Disney theme parks, nothing ages me more than having a long list of attractions I loved which are no longer open. I’m old […]
Farewell to Tom Sawyer Island
All about Tom Sawyer Island in Magic Kingdom, the attraction which closed in 2025: On July 7, 2025, Tom Sawyer Island in the Magic Kingdom permanently closed. The whole area, including the Rivers of America and the Liberty Square Riverboat, will be “transformed” into Piston Peak, a Cars-themed area. Unlike Muppet Vision 3D, which I […]
Walt Disney World opening day attractions still in Magic Kingdom
Ever wonder which rides and shows in the Magic Kingdom were Walt Disney World opening day attractions? Read on for a brief overview and history! Disney World opened on this date (October 1st, 1971) 54 years ago. It’s pretty incredible to look back at what was there originally and see how much it’s grown! When […]
Disney mug of the month: WDW Preview Center
When I visited Disney World back on October 1st, 2021 for the 50th anniversary, it was a very neat experience. Maybe I shouldn’t have been surprised, but one of the things that people got most excited over was merchandise. As much as I love some good merch, I’m not the type to queue up for […]
Disney’s orange bird: who is he? A history
All about Disney’s orange bird character: Though I wasn’t alive when the orange bird was first introduced in Disney World, I fell in love with him as soon as he made his return to the theme parks. In fact, I actually fell for the frozen treat, the citrus swirl, first. When I saw the adorable […]
Disney Musicals: Beauty and the Beast
Since so many Disney movies involve music, singing, and dancing, it’s probably no surprise that I’m a big fan of musical theater in addition to Disney. In fact, it’s been my #1 hobby since I was about 10 years old. I’ve performed in dozens of shows, but this is actually the first time that Disney […]
Book Review: How to be a Disney Historian
There is no doubt that this book is for a rather niche audience, and the author is very upfront and honest about that from the beginning. I picked it up because I write the blog, I’m interested in history, and I’d love to learn more about Disney history and be able to write informed blog […]
Kill, Refurb, Marry: Extinct Attractions
For this month’s Kill, Refurb, Marry blog hop hosted by Mouse on the Mind and This Happy Place Blog, we’re looking at extinct attractions. Seems a little funny to be “killing” an attraction that is already extinct! This one was tough for me because my first trip was in 1997, but as a kid I […]