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We’ve Been to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 17 Years in a Row. There Have Been Some BIG Changes!

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When it comes to spooky season in Disney World, we’ve done it ALL.

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party!

We’ve tried hundreds of seasonal treats over the years, we’ve checked out the merchandise, and we’ve taken more than our fair share of photos of the Mickey pumpkins. But for the past 17 years, we’ve also been to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (MNSSHP) EVERY year that it was available. Today, we’re here to take you on a journey through the past, because the party that we all know and love has changed quite a bit in nearly 20 years. Let’s go back in time!

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Disney Just Answered a Burning Question About a Controversial Cinderella Castle Makeover

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We’re LIVE at this year’s Destination D23 in Disney World, and a major Disney castle question was just answered! (FINALLY!)

Cinderella Castle

Destination D23 is the ultimate Disney fan weekend in 2025, and is being held at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort from August 29th through the 31st. During the expo, we’ve gotten to learn about upcoming projects, hear from special guest speakers, and even get some insight into Disney history. In fact, a secret was revealed about a previous (and controversial) castle change!

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A NEW Disney+ Film Is Coming Soon With “Footage That Has Not Seen the Light of Day…Until Now.”

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Disneyland history is one of those things that we could learn about forever and ever because there are so many stories about Disneyland’s development and early days that we still haven’t completely heard.

Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks ©Disney

Sure, we know about how Walt dreamed up Disneyland when he was watching his children ride a carousel. We’ve also paid tribute to his apartment that still sits above the Main Street Fire Station on Main Street, U.S.A. (and where a light is always kept on for him). We’ve watched ALL the documentaries on Disney+, including The Imagineering Story. Well, the woman behind The Imagineering Story is giving us a brand-new Disneyland documentary, Disneyland Handcrafted.

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Inside Disney’s Space Mountain: Everything You Don’t See When the Lights Are Out

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For just over five decades, Space Mountain has been the crown jewel of the Magic Kingdom and arguably the most famous Disney thrill ride in pop culture. Yet this marvel of ride design still holds some secrets within its intergalactic interior.

Space Mountain

The Magic Kingdom’s Space Mountain, which is the first Space Mountain overall, opened at Walt Disney World in January of 1975. The revolutionary-for-the-time indoor coaster was an immediate smash, becoming the resort’s first true thrill attraction, and ushering in a new era for both Disney and the theme park industry overall. In the years since, versions have been built at Disneyland, Tokyo Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, and Hong Kong Disneyland, and the name Space Mountain has become iconic in pop culture. Despite all of that, there are still some things many may not know about the iconic ride.

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7 Disney Projects That Were Rejected For Some Super Messed Up Reasons

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Over the years, there have been hundreds of Disney attractions that have been planned but not built. However, the stories behind “Why?” are wilder for some than others!

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Sure, most haven’t been built for money or budget-related reasons (and truth be told, that factor comes into play in some of these stories) others have more… interesting. There’s fights with some of Hollywood’s most famous directors, a clash with a major sponsor, and even a model that allegedly made Imagineers sick to their stomachs…

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Pirates of the Caribbean Wasn’t Supposed To Come to Disney World. That Would Have Been a HUGE Mistake.

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While Pirates of the Caribbean may be synonymous with Magic Kingdom now, it wasn’t always that way. In fact, Pirates of the Caribbean wasn’t originally supposed to come to Disney World at all.

Pirates of the Caribbean in Magic Kingdom

But, if you ask me — that would have been a huge mistake. I may be slightly biased considering that this swashbuckling adventure is quite possibly my favorite ride in Magic Kingdom (though it’s often a toss-up between Pirates and Haunted Mansion 👻), but can you even imagine what Adventureland would look like today if Pirates of the Caribbean wasn’t there? I shudder at the thought.

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What’s Up With These Dark Windows in Tomorrowland at Disney World?

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Oh, Disney World, you and your vast history never cease to amaze us.

Tomorrowland

Through its 50+ year history, many attractions around the park have come and gone. Some of them were sad goodbyes, while others were…not so missed. However, if you know where to look, there are tons of nods to old attractions that used to be, and some are more obvious than others. For example, we heard some chatter in the Magic Kingdom recently. It seems some people are confused about the large dark windows you can see in Tomorrowland, and we figured it was the perfect time to clear up the confusion!

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NEWS: Newspaper Uncovers a 70-Year-Old Lost Photo of Walt Disney

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Walt Disney has fascinated many Americans for decades.

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His life has certainly been well documented, and there are countless historic photos of Walt and his work preserved in company and family archives, as well as in Museums. And let’s not forget about news organizations who covered Walt throughout his life. Now, the New York Times has quite literally uncovered a lost photo of Walt Disney.

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Wait, How DID Disney World Create Its Own Government?

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If you’ve been paying attention to Disney news over the past few years, you’ve probably heard the name Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID). This now-transformed and newly named special district essentially functions as its own government and has done so since 1967, when it was first created.

Cinderella Castle

The RCID has undergone some significant changes over the years including being renamed to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) and falling under the control of Florida’s governor. But, just how did Disney end up creating its own government?

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REAL Splash Mountain Props and MORE Disney Ride Memorabilia Is Up for Sale Online!

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Have you ever wanted to own a real piece of Disney history?

Haunted Mansion Disneyland

Well, unless you’re lucky enough to work IN a Disney park, you’re probably going to have to spend a little money if you want authentic Disney memorabilia. One way to find this kind of thing is to check out a Disney auction! Speaking of, there’s a NEW Disneyland auction happening soon! You’ll be able to bid on ride props, movie-used props and costumes, original art, and MORE. Wait until you see what’s up for auction — we’re trying to see how much money we can raise (kidding…mostly) because some pretty amazing pieces of Disneyland memorabilia are up for grabs!

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