Welcome to our weekly coverage of Disney History. This week we are highlighting important events that occurred August 8 – August 14, 1902 through 2014. August 8, 1902 – Architect Welton Becket was born in Seattle, Washington. Becket’s architectural firm designed Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. August 9, 1969 – The Haunted Mansion first opens in […]
Magical DIStractions Weekly Recap
It was a fairly hopping week at Magical DIStractions and we’d hate for you to miss any of the action! To make sure you are in the know when it comes to all things Disney, check out all the articles and breaking news stories our DIStracted authors cooked up for you this week. We started […]
Aladdin Flies into West End!
I know most of our articles are based on one of the Disney theme parks, restaurants or hotels. But, listen up UK – this one is especially for you, my fellow Brits! As Disney lovers, we all know going to a Disney theme park normally means months or even years worth of saving our pennies (that would be […]
Say the Magic Words! “Genie, I Wish for You to be Released from the Vault!”
I am super duper excited to be passing this news onto our readers! Disney has rubbed the magic lamp, and will be releasing Aladdin, the Genie, and all their friends from the vault in a few short months (be sure to watch out for Jafar!). On October 6th, 2015 Genie enthusiasts will be able to […]