Disney-MGM Studios Archives

Seven Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Disney’s Mulan

June 19, 2018

20 years ago today Mulan made its debut in theaters. Can you believe it’s already been two decades?! To celebrate this exciting milestone, I’m sharing a few things you probably didn’t know about this groundbreaking Disney movie. Mushu Was Supposed To Have A Song Like most characters in Disney films, Mushu’s introduction into Mulan was going to include a song. Composer Matthew Wilder and lyricist David Zippel wrote three different songs for his introduction. In the end filmmakers said, ...

Disney Parks

Four Fast Facts About Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster

May 1, 2018

Rock On! I’ll never forget my first time riding the amazing Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster. Since my family visits Disney every year and I had to be 48″ tall, I had been waiting for this moment! Once I got through that initial right of passage, I was hooked. Rollercoaster, fast car, and Aerosmith — I mean what could be better? Much like its Sunset Boulevard neighbor, Tower of Terror, this attraction has some amazing theming and some pretty cool facts. Here are a few of my favorite fun facts about ...

Disney Style

Memories in Muppet Courtyard

March 16, 2018

It’s time to play the music, It’s time to light the lights… As a kid on our Disney trips I remember looking the most forward to our days at Disney-MGM Studios. It had the most thrilling attractions, fun and unique experiences, and of course that Hollywood feel. I can think back on so many times I excitedly ran to the front gate of the park, ready to have a star-studded day! It’s no secret that this park has been getting a complete overhaul over the past few years. With new lands devoted to ...

Disney Throwback

The All-New Mickey Mouse Club

March 6, 2018

Who’s the leader of the club that’s made for you and me? M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E! In 1955 Walt Disney introduced the original Mickey Mouse Club, an American variety show that aired on ABC until 1959. About twenty years later in the 1970’s a new era of Mouseketeers were introduced. The reboot only lasted for two years (1977-1979), but it definitely wouldn’t be the last version of Mickey Mouse Club! In 1989 Disney decided to once again recreate the famous variety show, but this time as The ...