The Muppets Present... Great Moments in American History

The Muppets Make History at Magic Kingdom Park

By Beth Deitchman The Muppets are coming! The Muppets are coming! It’s not a midnight ride, but that herald surely reflects the enthusiasm of Muppets fans everywhere who are as thrilled as we are at the thought of the newest show at Magic Kingdom Park—The Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History—which made its debut …

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10 Magical Walt Disney World Memories

By D23 Team Since Walt Disney World opened on October 1, 1971, millions have visited to experience the “most magical place on Earth.” We’ve already shared some of our favorite photos from the past 45 years, and in celebration of the 45th anniversary of Walt Disney World, we asked Disney fans to share their favorite …

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King of the World: What it Was Like to Live at Walt Disney World

By Steven Vagnini This story was originally published in the Summer 2010 issue of Disney twenty-three. If you like what you read, become a D23 Gold Member to receive the Disney twenty-three quarterly publication for more fascinating stories about all the worlds of Disney. Imagine living at Walt Disney World years before construction on the …

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45 Walt Disney World Photos That Will Make You Believe in Magic

By D23 Team 1. Roy O. Disney and Mickey Mouse celebrate the opening of Walt Disney World. (Historical photo, courtesy of the Walt Disney Archives) 2. The Imagination Pavilion shines at Epcot. 3. The wildest ride in the wilderness gears up for a new day. 4. A quiet night in Adventureland (watch out for the …

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How Walt Disney World Found Its Home in Florida

By Steven Vagnini Many have likened this mystery to a James Bond thriller. Or, as Disney Legend Joe Potter put it, “a real Perry Mason.” While the “secret agent” of the mid-1960s land acquisition of parcels that would one day comprise the Walt Disney World Resort may not be the star of a popular film …

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See a Brand-New Tsum Tsum Kingdom—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter It’s a Cupcake Battle for the Ages in Latest Tsum Tsum Kingdom Tsum Tsum Kingdom, the adorable digital series that follows your favorite plush toys on everyday adventures, is back with its third episode—and this time, they’re on the hunt for food! It’s your typical office, and Mickey Mouse himself has found …

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Stop and Spot the Roses at Disney Parks Around the World

By Nicole Nalty Cinderella’s slipper. Minnie’s bow. Woody’s hat. The characters we know and love are so recognizable in part because of their iconic, well, icons, and the enchanted rose from Beauty and the Beast is no exception. In the 1991 film, Beast’s rose symbolizes a passage of time, as petal after petal fall off …

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Take the “First Ride of the Day” at a Disney Park

By Courtney Potter Taking a trip to a Disney Park is a truly memorable experience. There are the mind-blowing attractions, the tune-filled shows, the nighttime fireworks spectaculars, and all that delicious food! But the excitement doesn’t actually start there… sometimes, it starts before you’ve even stepped foot inside a park! “It’s very exciting, because you …

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