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Avast, ye landlubbers! September 19th is International Talk Like a Pirate Day and to celebrate we are taking a virtual trip down to the Caribbean on a search for Captain Jack Sparrow.
Pirates of the Caribbean
Disney has been releasing Ride & Learn Videos for some of our favorite attractions. Lately, we’ve Dashed along with Slinky Dog at Hollywood Studios and chased down Jack Jack with the Incredibles at California Adventure.
We’re not sure if it’s the ears he designed or his Instagram posts detailing the sources of inspiration behind Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s design, but we think Walt Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde is one cool guy — and we know we aren’t alone!
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Joined by his family, Joe Rohde has decided to make a new five-part video series for his fans, and the first episode of The Rohde’s, Less Traveled (what he’s calling his new show) is now LIVE!
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!
For many, working for Disney is a lifelong dream, and fans around the world look at the most successful Disney icons and wonder how they got their start!
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You may be surprised to know that a trove of Disney directors, animators, and yes, even LEGENDS, all went to the same college! It’s no coincidence that California Institute of the Arts, or CalArts, happens to be an unofficial hotspot for Disney talent! Today we’re taking a peek at the place that started the careers of so many Disney superstars — and checking out some hidden Disney details.
Welcome, foolish mortals!
Haunted Mansion
The Haunted Mansion is one of Disney World’s most iconic rides. It was an opening day attraction at Magic Kingdom and guests still eagerly (and nervously!) anticipate their tour of this spooky spectacle over 50 years later. But just who are the happy haunts we meet in The Haunted Mansion? Let’s take a look!
With the current world health crisis, Disney World may have a two-year slog back to normalcy. Now that many economists assert that we’re headed into a global recession, things get a little more complicated.
Epcot
The world health crisis itself is unprecedented, as is the resultant closure of Disney World. Since we don’t have any historical basis to look to for guidance, predicting the resort’s next few months can be a challenge. But looking back at what happened during the previous two recessions may give us glimpse into what we can anticipate for this one.
It’s hard to imagine that Magic Kingdom first opened its doors all the waaaaay back on October 1st, 1971.
Cinderella Castle
And while we’ll have to wait until 2021 to celebrate Disney World’s big 50th-anniversary, we’re kicking off the festivities a little early today!
A sneak peek INSIDE Galaxy’s Edge’s Rise of the Resistance wasn’t the only surprise Disney gave us yesterday!
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And just in case you didn’t tune in to The Wonderful World of Disney’s Magic Holiday Special that aired on ABC last night, we’ll show you some screenshots of it HERE!
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!
Happy Veteran’s Day from the Happiest Place on Earth!
Main Street, U.S.A.
We’re pretty certain you already know how Disney World celebrates Christmas with Mickey’s Very Merry and Halloween with Mickey’s Not-So-Scary by now, but if you’ve ever wondered how the Magic Kingdom observes Veteran’s Day, let us show you!
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