Jungle Cruise – An Original Walt Disney Attraction

Walt Disney at Jungle Cruise, Disneyland

The ever-popular Jungle Cruise is one of the original Walt Disney attractions.  He’s pictured here reviewing the Disneyland attraction.  I’m glad to say it hasn’t significantly changed from the original ride through the jungles. Everything Disney does has a backstory, loads of details, and hidden jokes.  And the Jungle Cruise …

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Magic Kingdom’s 25th Anniversary-The Year Cinderella’s Castle Disappeared

Birthday Cake Castle, Magic Kingdom 25th Anniversary Walt Disney World 1996

It was a dark day in Walt Disney World history when Cinderella’s Castle was covered up.  Perhaps I should say it was a “pink” day in Walt Disney World history. October 1, 1996, marked Magic Kingdom’s 25th Anniversary so Disney Imagineers decided to commemorate this important event by transforming Cinderella’s …

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Vintage Disney – A 1990’s Look at Magic Kingdom’s Skyway

Skyway Attraction, Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World

Once upon a time in a kingdom far, far away, there was a fun ride with the absolute best view of the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World.  The attraction was a gondola style “scenic aerial journey high over Magic Kingdom” called Skyway.  Let’s have some fun and take a …

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