Welcome to our weekly coverage of Disney History. This week we are highlighting important events that occurred July 4 – July 10 from 1918 through 2009. July 4, 1927 – Oswald the Lucky Rabbit film Trolley Troubles premieres at the Criterion Theatre in Los Angeles, California. July 5, 1988 – The Maelstrom opens in Epcot’s […]
A Look at Five New Offerings Awaiting Guests in 2016!
For Guests visiting Walt Disney World Resort this past year, we’ve seen a lot of walls, both in standard wood and fake hedge form, as well as signs like the one seen below. Yes, 2015 has been a year of much construction around the entire Resort. Walt Disney once said, “Around here we don’t look […]
Stave Church Gallery – An Exhibit Worth Melting For!
I’ve previously written of buried treasures that can be found in the China Pavilion and I also shared my experience of finding hidden gems in the oysters in Japan. In October, I told you about another jewel hidden within the walls of the Morocco Pavilion. Today, I’ll lead you to discover another prize in Epcot’s World Showcase, one that […]
Maelstrom’s Frozen Reimagination coming in 2016
If you are a fan of Frozen, then start planning your 2016 Walt Disney World Resort vacation! According to information that the travel agents on our team have received from Disney, it looks like the “reimagination of Maelstrom” could be done at the end of April of 2016! The ride will be located in the […]
The Studio Backlot Tour Closes in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
As most everyone already knows, the Maelstrom forever shut it’s doors yesterday in the Norway Pavilion of Epcot’s World Showcase to make way for a new “Frozen” themed ride. With all of the debate and media attention surrounding the closure of the Maelstrom, did you know the ever so popular Studio Backlot Tour at Disney’s Hollywood Studios also forever closed it’s doors on September 27, 2014? There are […]
“Maelstrom” Attraction in Epcot Closing Down October 7th!
It is official. The Maelstrom is permanently closing on October 7, 2014 to make way for a “Frozen” ride! Tom Staggs, Chairman, Walt Disney Parks & Resorts stated “The new attraction, which replaces Maelstrom, will take our guests to Arendelle and immerse them in many of their favorite moments and music from the film. The pavilion […]