Disneyworld Archives

My First Haircut at Harmony Barber Shop

May 16, 2025

When Walt first dreamed up Main Street U.S.A. for Disneyland Park, it was inspired by his hometown, Marceline, Missouri. In Disneyland, Main Street U.S.A. features shopping, but he wanted it to feel like a real town too. You’ll also find a magic shop, a firehouse, a candy kitchen, and more — it even had its own newspaper when the park first opened in 1955! Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom has its own “town” of Main Street U.S.A. and while both coasts have similarities, only at Magic ...

Disney Books

Disney Parks Little Golden Books

February 7, 2025

It’s amazing what changes in life can reinvigorate passions you had when you were young! From the time I started filling out my daughter’s baby registry, I was reminded of the comfort and nostalgia of Little Golden Books. I always saw them in passing in bookstores, but I held off from buying any until we were expecting because I knew my collection would get overwhelming! (Spoiler Alert — I was right, the limit does not exist of Little Golden Books I want to buy.) As I filled my registry ...

Disney Tips

Top Five Places to Propose at Walt Disney World

February 14, 2022

For Disney lovers, the Most Magical Place on Earth is a pretty romantic place. From the sights, sounds, and smells to the magic of it all – we can’t get enough. To celebrate Valentine’s Day, we’re sharing some of the best places to propose on Walt Disney World property! 5. On An Attraction Those on-ride photos are for making memories, right? If you’re proposing to your Disney person, an on-ride proposal could be perfect for you! If this seems too risky, right outside of the attraction of ...

Disney Throwback

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 ...