Disney Historian Archives

First Look at New Disney’s Contemporary Resort Rooms

June 24, 2021

Walt Disney World Resort opened to the public on October 1, 1971. Along with Magic Kingdom Park, the Vacation Kingdom offered two resort hotels on opening day — Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort & Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Almost five decades later, both of these locations are still a part of any Disney fan’s resort hotel bucket list! As we work our way towards the anniversary of the first half-century of Walt Disney World, it’s no surprise that these ...

Disney News

Fireworks Are Coming Back To Disney Parks Next Month

June 15, 2021

The night skies in the Disney Parks are about to get a lot more magical again starting July 1, 2021. Guests have been getting reopening news all summer long, and this may be the most exciting announcement yet. For many Disney fans, ending a day at the parks with fireworks is a must. We can finally add this Disney must do back to our lists! Disney Parks Blog just announced that nightly fireworks at both Magic Kingdom and EPCOT will return starting next month. Cinderella Castle will dawn a ...

Disney Throwback

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 ...

Disney Throwback

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 ...