REVIEW: ‘The Disney Monorail: Imagineering a Highway in the Sky’ is a beautifully-crafted look at a unique part of Disney history
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REVIEW: ‘The Disney Monorail: Imagineering a Highway in the Sky’ is a beautifully-crafted look at a unique part of Disney history

On June 14, 1959, the ribbon was cut on Disneyland’s first major expansion: a special elevated railway known as the Monorail. Since then, it has become a Disney icon in its own right – one that warranted its own coffee table book, “The Disney Monorail: Imagineering a Highway in the Sky.”

Photo Update: Castle of Magical Dreams nearly complete at Hong Kong Disneyland
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Photo Update: Castle of Magical Dreams nearly complete at Hong Kong Disneyland

Hong Kong Disneyland has had a bit of shaky summer with re-opening, closing and opening again. But, even with outside issues the park has continued work on their massive castle remodel, titled “Castle of Magical Dreams.” Thanks to Disney Magic Kingdom Blog, we are able to see the nearly finished product.

Should there be an Audio-Animatronic Walt Disney? – DePaoli on DeParks
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Should there be an Audio-Animatronic Walt Disney? – DePaoli on DeParks

The Walt Disney Company has honored their founder, Walt Disney, in many different ways throughout the years. His name and image still bears an important role in all things Disney. But there has never been an Audio-Animatronic figure of Walt Disney. Why not? Perhaps there should be.

Disney Parks holds operations update, announces ‘it’s time’ to reopen Disneyland Resort
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Disney Parks holds operations update, announces ‘it’s time’ to reopen Disneyland Resort

Earlier today, Disney Parks, Experiences & Products held a webcast detailing the ongoing health and safety measures being taken across properties to ensure the wellbeing of guests.

Galaxy’s Edge merchandise coming to Disney Springs, Downtown Disney and shopDisney
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Galaxy’s Edge merchandise coming to Disney Springs, Downtown Disney and shopDisney

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge merchandise is coming to Disney Springs and Downtown Disney, marking the first time these specialty items are available for purchase outside of the theme parks.

What sold for top dollar at the ‘Disneyland: The First 65 Years’ auction?
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What sold for top dollar at the ‘Disneyland: The First 65 Years’ auction?

On Aug. 15 and 16, 2020, over 1,100 artifacts of Disney Parks history were sold at the “Disneyland: The First 65 Years” auction at Van Eaton Galleries in Sherman Oaks, Calif., including rare props, park-used signage and costumes, vintage souvenirs, attraction posters, and many other unique items.

Bring Disneyland to life with extensive theme park soundtracks
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Bring Disneyland to life with extensive theme park soundtracks

It has been 163 days since the theme parks at Disneyland Resort in California closed. While the parks had plans to reopen, those plans were changed with the consistently-raging battle against COVID-19. While music and sound can never replace the actual park experience, it can help bring back fond memories while we await its eventual…