September 29, 2014

The Most Amazing Official Magic Kingdom Picture Ever



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September 25, 2014

Tapestry of Nations

Here’s a look at Hammerman in front of a Millennium-themed Spaceship Earth in September 1999.


September 21, 2014

Restroom Sign at Alladin's Oasis in Disneyland




Restroom Sign at Alladin's Oasis in Disneyland by Barry Wallis

September 4, 2014

Disneyland´s Cheshire Cat Pumpkin




Disneyland´s Cheshire Cat Pumpkin by Barry Wallis

September 2, 2014

A ‘Cruise’ Through Disney History


July 28 is the day the Disney Magic (the 1st Disney Cruise Ship) was christened at the Disney Cruise Line Terminal in Port Canaveral, Fla. Built in 1998 by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, the Disney Magic can hold approximately 2,400 passengers

I thought it would be fun to take a look at some ads that ran even before the launch of the Disney Magic. The cruise ships would be fun, but how does Disney convey that message to consumers? With the help of some famous Disney friends, of course! [Click on the pictures to enlarge]

Vintage Disney Cruise Line Ad Vintage Disney Cruise Line Ad

The ads informed guests of the world-class entertainment, fine dining and special fun for kids waiting aboard the Disney Magic. They also introduced our new private island, Castaway Cay.

                       Vintage Disney Cruise Line Ad Vintage Disney Cruise Line Ad

Disney Magic holds the record for the highest regular toll paid for passage through the Panama Canal, at $331,200. 

until September 2012, the ship is sailing to the Bahamas and New England from New York.



Fun Fact: The ship's horn blast plays an excerpt from Disney's famous flagship tune, When You Wish Upon A Star.

Watch all the Dream´s Horn songs and the Magic horn in the video above!

September 1, 2014

Back of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland




Back of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland by Barry Wallis

August 31, 2014

Disneyland Opening Day Tickets




Disneyland Opening Day Ticket (front) in the Disney Archives by Barry Wallis

August 28, 2014

Maleficent and Other Fairies


September 2014 Merchandise Event at Disneyland

September 27: Let´s celebrate everything “Maleficent and Other Fairies.” Artists Dave Avanzino, Britni Brault, Bruce Boyer, Bob Elias, Brian Kesinger, Daniel Killen, Bridget McCarty, Miss Mindy, Larry Nikolai and Yakovetic will be on hand for a special appearance and signing from 1 – 3 p.m. at Off the Page in Disney California Adventure park. Learn More.