Now it's time to say goodbye

For my Final Post, I would like to try something different. Upon going back and looking at my research project on Disney from high school, I found a poem that was about Walt Disney arriving to Los Angeles in 1920’s. (Fair warning; I am no poet, nor do I think I am) The poetry style is Limerick.

There once was a man with big dreams from Kansas

So he sought his success by drawing on a canvass

He arrived with a suitcase and few bucks in his pocket

In hopes that he can somehow find a way to make it

Los Angeles is a place where you can take your chances.

I hope that some of my Disney knowledge rubbed off on you, and hopefully that you found it interesting enough to read. Now, Just like in Mickey Mouse Club, It’s time to say goodbye.

We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.                         -Walt Disney

Walt Disney's Magic kingdom: Disneyland

Upon entering Main Street in Disneyland a sign reads;

“Here you step into a world of Yesterday, Tomorrow and fantasy”

Disneyland in Anaheim California was Walt Disney’s first attempt at an amusement park. It was constructed at a (then staggering) 17 million dollars. It was contracted in exactly one year, to the day.

For some who may not know, Disneyland consists of Themed “lands” that are all uniquely different. Fantasyland, Tommorowland, Fronteeirland, Adventureland, New Orleans Square, Critter Country and toontown.

Disneyland attracts 17 million guests a year, making it one of the most popular theme parks in the world. But what separates Disneyland California from all the other Disney parks? I believe that it is the charm of it. Disneyland California is the only Disney Park that was designed and built under Walt Disney’s supervision.

In the window just above the fire hall on main street U.S.A, there is a Lamp that has been turned on ever since Walt Disney’s Death. This symbolizes Walt’s Presence, and it’s as-if he’s still there in the park, still making sure everything is going smoothly.

"You can design and create, and build the most wonderful place in the world. But it takes people to make the dream a reality."                                         -Walt Disney

Disney News: What in the world of Disney?

Disney News UPDATES

Woman Chokes Girl for Blocking Fireworks View

In this world, there is a lot of crazy news. Walt Disney World is no exception to the craziness of this world.

Last week, a woman visiting the Magic Kingdom in Orlando, FL chocked a girl who was allegedly blocking the view of Disney's Wishes firework spectacular.

The teen was apparently giving her their spot, after she was complaining about them. As one of the teens offered her the spot, she started to chock her and yelled; "you don't want to mess with me!"

Tabbatha Kaye Mature, 41, was booked into the Orange County Jail and released on $2,000 bond.

source: orlandosentinel.com

The World of pandora Opens May 27th!

Pandora opens May 27th ad the Animal Kingdom in Walt Disney World in orlando.

After many years of construction and delays, The world of pandora from James Cameron's Pandora from his film, AVATAR.

Personally, when I  first  heard the announcement of this area a few years back, I was very skeptical, However;  I believe that Disney delivered on their promise to bring this movie to life in a brilliant way. I cannot wait to see this in person soon. It looks amazing!

Photo credit: Disney.go.com

 source: disney.go.com

Who says we have to grow up?

                     -Walt Disney

How to cope with Disney withdraw

This week something terrible has happened to me.  My family is at Disney World and I am not. This week is a difficult week for me, as I am having extreme Disney-Withdraw. However, when experiencing Disney-Withdraw, there are some tricks to get you through it.


Step #1: Listen to Disney Soundtracks

Listening to Disney music from the parks can help you feel like you are visiting the parks yourself, and also boosts your mood, as all music does.

Step #2: Watch Disney shows on Youtube.

These videos can include Disney Fireworks shows, Parades, Attractions, Rides and more. To help cope with this, I've found watching disney firework shows before bed feel like you are ending your day on a good note, Just like in the parks.

Step #3 Recreate Disney Foods!

We all have our favorite comfort foods, However; we all have our favorite disney foods as well! Try making some of these to feel like you are eating them on a park bench next to the Castle.

Walt Disney Presents:

Disney has had a long association with Tv. One of Walt Disney’s first Television shows was “Disneyland”. “Disneyland” was a show about the park of the same name. It gave people an inside look of Walt Disney’s magic kingdom, Disneyland. He hosted the show, which was broadcasted on ABC, which in turn helped fund His Park of the same name.

In the early 1960’s, the show changed names and premise and networks. It was renamed “Walt Disney Presents: The Wonderful World of Color” on NBC. The name change reflected the new availability of color television.

Later on, the series was renamed once more in the 1970’s as “The Wonderful World of Disney”, which it continues to this day on ABC and other Disney-Owned Networks.

Today, Disney Owns many TV Channels, Which include, ESPN, ABC, The Disney Channel, A&E, and Lifetime Under ABC-Disney Television Group.

Walt Disney's Dream of Disneyland

Walt Disney’s Dream

Sitting on a dirty park bench, Walt Disney first dreamed up is first ideas of his own theme park. These ideas eventually lead him to build his own studio theme park.

One of Walt’s first plans was to build ‘Mickey Mouse Park’, right across the animation studio in Burbank on a small lot across the street.

His ideas simply were too big to be held on only a few acres, so he started the search for a bigger area to build his dream of Disneyland.

An orange grove in Anaheim, ca was found and chosen for the magic kingdom. Given its convenient spot, near the highway and on the way to the beach, this was the perfect spot for Walt to build is dream.

Construction started in July 1954, with opening EXACTLY only one year of construction. Given its short timescale, construction had to be fast. They were so short on time that they couldn’t build both bathrooms and water fountains. For this Walt said: "People can drink Coke and Pepsi, but they can't pee in the street."

Disneyland opened on July 17^th 1955. Walt finally had his dream realized. A place where families, parents and children, could have fun together. Here is Walt Disney’s dedication Disneyland on opening day:

Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world.     - Walt Disney

"Project Florida"

“Project Florida”

The planning for an east coast Disneyland began after the success of Disneyland in California. For his Disney World, he hoped to make it a fully immersive environment for his guests. The thing what Walt struggled with in California was the build-up of  hotels and restaurants right across the street of his park, due to him not buying enough land for his park.

For his Disneyland of the east, he hoped to avoid this problem. In Florida, land was cheaper to buy. He accomplished keeping the prices lower buy using fake company names. Once the news broke of Walt Disney was buying the swamplands, the prices sky rocked.

The project was more than a just a theme park. An experimental prototype city of tomorrow was also planned for his Florida property. Also planned, were hotels, industrial parks, and even an airport on the property.

Plans shifted gears in 1966 when the death of Walt Disney. Ground broke not long after, with the plans to build the magic kingdom, and hotels.

In October 1971, Walt Disney World opened with The Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Contemporary resort and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.

“You can design and create, and build the most wonderful place in the world. But it takes people to make the dream a reality.” - Walt Disney

What's to come to disney parks?

Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world. - Walt Disney

Walt disney was always looking forward. He was always focused on what was coming next and was fresh and new.  Walt's way of thinking is back on the rise at disney parks once again. Disney has several construction projects currently going on as we speak. 

The first project to be completed is the land of AVATAR in Animal kingdom.

This land will bring the world of avatar alive to our world. It is set to open this May in Disney's Animal Kingdom  in Orlando,  Florida

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQm4B2UYGY8

A Galaxy far far away is not so far away anymore! Coming to both Disneyland in California and Disney's Hollywood Studios in Florida. This will allow you to visit the worlds of star wars in your own backyard. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LRYewzAtd8

Rumored to be added to the skies of Walt Disney World, Is a tram that would take visitors around the resort as a transportation system. This is only mere speculation at this point, but there have been reports of construction already on the proposed spots.

The Main Street Electrical Parade returns

The Main Street Electrical Parade has dazzled audiences for decades at disneyland in California and at  the Magic Kingdom in Florida. The parade first lit-up the streets of Disneyland in 1977, and then later in Disney World. The parade features well-known disney characters such as Mickey mouse, cinderella, Pinocchio, Elliot from Pete's dragon and more.

I first saw the electrical parade on a home video of the parade from the 1990's. I was amazed by the parade, and was so excited to see it in person. I first saw this parade during its run in Disney's California Adventure park in 2007. Still to this day it is still my favorite parade. From the moment of the tunes of "Baroque Howedown" (the theme music), I get goosebumps every time.

For the first time in over 20 years, the Main Street Electrical Parade  returned to Disneyland park in California, the place where it debuted.  The parade is currently running at disneyland until June.



Photo Credit: www.disneyparks.disney.go.com

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