Disney Throwback Archives

The History of Magic Kingdom’s Nighttime Spectaculars

June 25, 2021

Have you ever heard of the phrase “rope drop to fireworks?” When someone says this, they are referring to how long they plan to stay at Magic Kingdom — from rope drop at park opening to the fireworks show at park close. After all, no Disney day is complete without watching fireworks light up the night sky at Disney! We’ve received a lot of recent news about fireworks shows and nighttime spectaculars at Walt Disney World over the past few weeks, so I thought it would ...

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Opening Day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

April 22, 2021

Walt Disney World’s fourth (and so far final?) theme park, Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened its gates to the public 23 years ago. (Cue “What’s My Age Again” by blink-182.) Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s anniversary is also Earth Day, April 22! Today we’re taking a trip back in time to the Opening Day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom — April 22, 1998. Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s opening had a grand opening ceremony featuring ...

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The Orange Bird

April 16, 2021

Have you ever heard of the Orange Bird? This sweet and silent citrus-inspired mascot has become a prominent part of Disney Parks merchandise over the past few years, but where did he get his start? The Orange Bird is actually older than Walt Disney World and was created with marketing in mind! Let’s take a trip back in time to relive the story of the Orange Bird. Sponsorships for the Magic Kingdom When Walt Disney World was still under construction, Disney was in the market for ...

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A True McDisney Production

April 9, 2021

“This is the most ambitious promotional effort ever developed between two of the world’s best-known family-friendly brands. The agreement we announce today is a true McDisney production.” – Michael Eisner, Disney CEO. McDonald’s and Disney, there was no more perfect pair than these two in the late 1990s and early 2000s! Whether you were young or young at heart during this time, if you spent any time at McDonald’s during this decade, you were sure to find some Disney ...