the disney food blog

food IS a theme park

Read the Latest Posts

Looking for something?

STAY CONNECTED

EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival

Tag: Walt Disney

Disney History Buffs! Walt Disney Archives Exhibit Has Been Extended!

By Leave a Comment

Last year, Disney fans in Southern California got a rare opportunity to see some unique Disney memorabilia straight from the Walt Disney Archives.

Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, CA

This opportunity was all thanks to the Inside the Walt Disney Archives: 50 Years of Preserving the Magic exhibit at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, CA. That exhibit was initially set to end in August 2020, but after a months-long closure due to the global health crisis, the museum reopened and extended the exhibit until September.

[Read more…]

Disney Would Have Been Really DIFFERENT If This Would Have Happened

By 3 Comments

Walt Disney’s story and the history of his theme parks add to the magic that we experience when we visit.

Cinderella Castle

Walt Disney himself once said, “Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world.” This sentiment has been applied to the parks across the world — Disney is always growing and changing. We’ve come a long way to get to the Disney we know and love, but can you imagine if there was a Disney World with no Mickey Mouse? Or you took your yearly Disney trip to Missouri instead of Florida? Disney would’ve been VERY different if these things happened.

[Read more…]

We’d Be Shocked if You Knew All 25 of These Hidden Secrets in EPCOT!

By 3 Comments

Today, let’s go to EPCOT, Walt Disney World’s second park!

EPCOT

The park opened in 1982 and has been a fan-favorite ever since, with the amazing technology and rides of Future World and the exquisite culture of World Showcase. EPCOT is currently undergoing a massive transformation (particularly focused on Future World), and we can’t wait to see what the park becomes! To celebrate and share our love for this wonderful Disney park, we’re talking about all 25 hidden secrets in EPCOT that you may not know!

[Read more…]

You’re NOT a TRUE Mickey Mouse Fan Unless You Know These 14 Facts!

By Leave a Comment

Name a more iconic fella than Mickey Mouse, we’ll wait!

Mickey Mouse

Mickey is certainly a staple in and out of the Disney parks and he’s been around for almost a century! Now, we’re taking a look at some things that only the BIGGEST Disney fans will know about the Mouse!

[Read more…]

Walt Disney Set to Be Honored With a Statue in the National Garden of American Heroes

By Leave a Comment

If you’re a big fan of Disney World, Disneyland, Disney movies, or anything else related to Disney, you may also be an admirer of the man who started it all — Walter Elias Disney.

Walt Disney Presents One Man’s Dream

From pioneering all sorts of new technologies to creating a clean, beautiful, incredibly detailed theme park that whole families could enjoy, Walt Disney contributed in so many unique ways to American history. And soon, he will be honored in a very special way in the Garden of American Heroes. 

[Read more…]

Celebrate Walt Disney’s Birthday Virtually! Get ALL the Details Here!

By Leave a Comment

Happy December 5th, or in this case, Happy Birthday, Walt Disney!

Partners Statue in Magic Kingdom

This is the day we celebrate the man who dared to dream. And although there are ways to celebrate in the parks (like with this special pin), you can also celebrate Walt’s birthday virtually this year! Disney’s also releasing a new Walt Funko today! 

[Read more…]

Dream of Owning Something Signed By Walt Disney Himself?! Your Chance Is Coming Up SOON!

By Leave a Comment

If you’re the kind of Disney fan that loves to collect authentic memorabilia and collectible pieces of Disney history, we’ve got some news for you!

Partners Statue in Magic Kingdom

The Van Eaton Galleries is having a live auction that will give Disney fans a chance to bid on some pretty amazing Disney artifacts! We’re talking about actual things touched by the man himself, Walt Disney!

[Read more…]

This Adorable D23 Mickey Mouse Plush is Dressed Like Walt Disney!

By Leave a Comment

Disney’s fan club, D23, has been releasing a new limited-edition Mickey Mouse plush each month of 2020!

©Disney | D23

We’ve seen a kaleidoscope Mickey, a fireworks Mickey, a floral Mickey, a golden Mickey, and even a Mickey plush covered in smaller Mickeys. But the latest design is warming our hearts and making us smile because the November Mickey Mouse plush is wearing something very special!

[Read more…]

Celebrate Walt Disney’s Birthday With A Special Pin at Disney World!

By Leave a Comment

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Not only because of the holidays (naturally), but because it’s birthday time for a very special someone at Disney World! 

Walt Disney

That’s right: light up 119 candles, because December 5 is Walt Disney’s birthday! And we found the PERFECT gift to celebrate — and commemorate! 

[Read more…]

From Exciting to Eyebrow-Raising, Josh D’Amaro Had A LOT to Say Today About Disney Parks!

By Leave a Comment

WOW!! Today was a HUGE day for Disney news!

Cinderella Castle

This morning during the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Expo, Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro shared SO much exciting news for many of the upcoming projects Disney has been preparing!

[Read more…]

CHECK OUT OUR OTHER EBOOKS

Our handy (and portable!) ebook guides make sure you get the best deals and can plan a vacation of a lifetime.

View our ebooks now

POLICIES & CREDITS

Staff & Regular Contributors
Disclosure Policy
Privacy Policy
Terms of Service
Partner With Disney Food Blog

Logo by J Kennedy

Disney Food Blog does not claim to represent the Walt Disney Company in any way and is not employed by or affiliated with The Walt Disney Company. For official Disney information, visit Disney directly. Some pages include affiliate links, which may earn us a small commission.

Subscribe to our Feed via RSS
Subscribe to our Feed via email