Disney Throwback Archives

Opening Day at Disneyland

April 3, 2021

“Here You Leave Today and Enter the World of Yesterday, Tomorrow, and Fantasy” On July 17, 1955, the Happiest Place on Earth opened its gates for the very first time. Disneyland was an idea that Walt dreamed up while watching his daughters riding on the Griffith Park carousel. He wanted to create something that the whole family could enjoy together. With an innovative team of creative minds, a television show, and months of planning, Walt Disney’s dream finally came to ...

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Hoop Dee Doo Revue Celebrates 45 Years At Walt Disney World

July 25, 2019

For almost five decades the Walt Disney World resort has been entertaining guests of all ages through thrilling attractions, unique stage shows, and countless character experiences! This special kind of magic doesn’t stop once you’ve left the four parks though. Beloved stage shows like the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue are available to guests at Walt Disney World’s many resort hotels! The Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue celebrated its 45th anniversary last month and is still a staple of Walt Disney ...

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The Disney Institute

October 16, 2018

“Doing Things You’ve Always Dreamed Of, Or Things You Never Dreamed You’d Do. You’ll Be Amazed What You Get Through, Learning Different Sides Of You. You Won’t Believe What You Can Do!” From 1996 to 2000, Walt Disney World resort offered an intimate resort community with a personal touch. Where guests young and old could do more than just get away, but also engage their body, excited their mind, and expand their horizons! This experience was known as the ...

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River Country

September 18, 2018

River Country, Big River Country, It’s a Whoop, It’s a Holler, It’s a Water Jamboree! River Country, Big River Country, If You’re Hot Around The Collar, It’s A Cool Place To Be! Walt Disney World is no stranger to abandoned property. From the attractions in the Wonders of Life pavilion to Discovery Island, Disney is all about change but sometimes its past just gets left to rot. That’s the case for this Disney Throwback — a park that’s been ...