Disney History Archives

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 magic. How did this ...

Disney Throwback

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 life! Let’s take a ...

Disney News

What’s Gnu With The Jungle Cruise

March 21, 2021

Back in January, Disney Parks Blog announced story enhancements would be coming to the World-Famous Jungle Cruise on both coasts. Disneyland and Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom are both due for this upgrade, and this week we finally got a peek into what’s in store. Jungle Cruise Enhancements According to Disney Parks Blog, we can expect several new scenes along our river cruise that will all be interconnected. These new adventures will still feature their world-famous skippers, but their ...

Disney Books

Top Disney: 100 Top Ten Lists of the Best of Disney

May 7, 2019

The Disney Company is a force to be reckoned with these days and honestly has been for decades. For those out there who believe that Disney is “just a movie company” or “just a theme park” or “just Mickey Mouse” you are sorely mistaken! This company’s innovative strides across various entertainment industries were all rooted from one man’s dreams and ambitions. Seeing so many of his ideas realized and ultimately elevated in epic proportions makes me wonder what Walt must think of all of ...