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The exotic calls of colorful birds, dense vegetation, treacherous passages, and life-threatening animals marked your voyage on the Jungle Cruise. Now you are safely back in Adventureland, but

On most of my trips to Walt Disney World, I was what some might refer to as a “commando” tourer. I would arrive to the park at rope

A New Year is upon us, and along with looking toward the future, we can also look back at what has come and gone during the month of

This month is a big one is Disney Parks History. October of 1971 brought us Walt Disney World!!! The Walt Disney World Resort consisted of The Magic Kingdom,

Welcome to this month’s installment of Disney Parks History. September was one busy month for the Disney Parks and it also seems to have been the month of

Welcome to the second installment of my Disney Parks history series. August is full of history of the Disney Parks. Many events happening in Disneyland itself as may

With this month bringing the 58th anniversary of Disneyland and of Disney parks in general it got me thinking about how much has changed over the past 58

By Kevin Smithson   Previously I discussed, the Skyway and the Circlevision show, American The Beautiful.  In addition, we discussed how quickly construction had to move along with

By Kevin Smithson Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom was as much in an unplanned state during its early years as Disneyland’s was. The general layout was two signature

Magic Kingdom can be considered the world’s greatest playground.  Its impressive combination of storybook rides, beloved characters, enchanting shows, and delicious food make it possibly the most charming