The World Famous Jungle Cruise just turned 65 years old with the anniversary of Disneyland this July. To celebrate, Disney has debuted new Jungle Cruise-related merchandise to keep guests in stitches wherever they may set sail. The newest arrival is this Jungle Cruise MagicBand, found at Plaza del Sol Caribe Bazaar in the Magic Kingdom. … Read more
Whether for television, film, or theme parks, Kirk Hanson has used a pencil and a little ingenuity to create some of the most beloved stories of our time. As a story artist for Disney Feature animation, Kirk helped bring to life Aladdin, Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Hercules. He’s also found himself over at Imagineering … Read more
If there is one cultural touchstone that Disney theme parks might have helped bring back from obscurity, it’s Tiki culture. While the Enchanted Tiki Room was in response to the burgeoning craze of the late 50’s early 60’s, when all the bars and rum joints closed down over the years, the Tiki Room kept the … Read more
Skipper David John Marley used to sail the rivers of the world for the Jungle Navigation Company at Disneyland. Now a history professor, he’s compiled “Skipper Stories” – two volumes of the best jungle cruise stories money can buy. Marley sits down with Nathan to chat about what it takes to be a great skipper, … Read more
Part of the love of Disney is the love of detail. We take no small pleasure in knowing that the landscaping around Disneyland’s Matterhorn is completely indigenous to the Alps, or that the houses in the Magic Kingdom’s Liberty Square are an authentic representation of architecture through the 1800s—the last two digits of each home … Read more
Guest Post by Freddy Martin (http://freddymartin.net/) With the rise of Dapper Days and Disney Bounding, it was a matter of time before enthusiasts of all kinds rallied together to create themed dress-up days that celebrate their niche interests. You may have heard of Bats Day (goth dress), Steam Day (steampunk), or Gay Days (LGBTQ pride). … Read more