Disney Throwback Archives

All About Bear in the Big Blue House

October 17, 2025

Oh, hi! It’s you. We’re so glad you’re here! It’s only a few days until the 28th anniversary of Bear in the Big Blue House premiering on the Disney Channel. On October 20, 1997, a new show would debut on Disney Channel’s preschool television block, Playhouse Disney. Josie and I are both huge Bear in the Big Blue House fans who are now able to relive one of our favorite childhood shows all over again through our children’s eyes! We released a special piece inspired by the show that’s ...

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Behind the Glass at the Florida Studio

January 31, 2023

I’ve always been a big fan of learning everything I possibly can about Disney’s history, especially when it comes to the parks! From a young age I would read Since the World Began over and over, taking in every ounce of knowledge, trivia, and all around fun facts that I could find. Fast forward to 2023, the one aspect of my research that I tend to shy away from is reading physical books. I can search the web like no body’s business, consumer hours of Youtube videos and podcasts, but when it ...

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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 be fun to take a trip ...

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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 corporate ...