Disney History Tags

👍👍It will always be Tom Sawyer's Island to me 😍thanks, Duchess! - melissa_ficent  318.0 #549 6-16-13 4:23PM Like  Reply

Wow, 28 million dollar renovation on Tom Sawyer's Island? I wouldn't have guessed it was a penny over 27.5. 😜 - Tom  4013.8 #7 6-16-13 4:34PM Like  Reply

The lighthouse was the ticket booth for storybook canal boats - Plumiegirl  3527.7 #11 6-16-13 9:23PM Like  Reply

Thank you. - GrumpyPirateDad  640.8 #173 6-17-13 1:07AM Like  Reply

THERE WAS AN AUNT JEMIMA PANCAKE HOUSE!?!?! Why did Disney get rid of it?!? Whyyyyyy!?!?! Did you know I ♥ Pancakes?! - SpiritOfAdventure  334.4 #467 6-15-13 8:52AM Like(1)  Reply

Awesome history and no I haven't been to club 33 yet. I hope to in my lifetime sometime. Thanks for this cool info! - mickeyat  349.6 #427 6-15-13 8:34AM Like  Reply

Awesome history, thank you!! I don't think I've ever heard about the Pancake House, I'll have to ask my Mom. We LOVE CarsLand and BVS. My boys have always loved the Cars movies (and they collect all the cars)...so CarsLand definitely will always be special to us. 💗 - MinnieMousewife  636.1 #174 6-15-13 10:45PM Like  Reply

👌 - MikeWazowski327  10.2 #6851 6-15-13 11:17PM Like  Reply

I love your history posts and all the comments that go along with them. Thank you for doing this. - Twitterpated  233.7 #1214 6-15-13 12:08AM Like(1)  Reply

Thank you for the great infomation😃 - E-Ticket  776.7 #126 6-14-13 7:57AM Like  Reply

I did most of my Bobsled riding in the single car days. And yes, I remember those mermaids in the lagoon, and the underwater volcano. I enjoyed it all very much. Thank you, Duchess! Fun memories here! - meridafan  1100.9 #74 6-14-13 8:46PM Like  Reply

Thanks For The Great Info - gonzofam  124.8 #2704 6-14-13 11:43PM Like  Reply

I love this photo..I also love how easy it would be to push somebody in the Rivers of America - Dave  8834.3 #2 6-13-13 1:34PM Like(4)  Reply

This photo is so neat! Thank you for sharing it! I would have loved to be there for that "fill-the-river day" teehee - Duchess_SMK  3550.6 #10 6-13-13 9:49AM Like(1)  Reply

Thanks for posting these wonderful vintage pics! - Admin Like  Reply

I wish I had pix of my family from back then. This is such a great pic! - meridafan  1100.9 #74 6-14-13 2:17PM Like  Reply

Love your posts. So much info!! - cinderelli  328.4 #496 6-13-13 7:41AM Like  Reply

Thanks you for posting! - madsdad  1272.9 #65 6-13-13 8:06AM Like  Reply

🎶Cute little musical, loved how everything stayed on beat! Thanks for the smile! 😃 - piratelife4me  391.9 #350 6-13-13 8:58AM Like  Reply

Love the older Mickey Mouse stuff! They need to make more like it. I was in San Diego at the time so never felt the quake but had like thirty people calling me asking if everything was ok (family from NY doesn't know how to handle earthquake news). - missmimi90  169.6 #2047 6-13-13 4:31PM Like  Reply

😍 That architecture! I'd LOVE to see the house back! Thanks for this tid bit. - CuriouserAndCuriouser  47.2 #3878 6-12-13 7:40AM Like  Reply

Every time we walk into Tomorrowland my mom starts reminiscing about that house. I wish I could have seen it! - PirateQueenBriezy  291.4 #679 6-12-13 8:38AM Like  Reply

Thanks! - shahid  49.2 #3835 6-12-13 11:54PM Like  Reply

"One for irradiated food." I'm bummed that I missed out on seeing it, too. It's good to see footage like this being preserved. Disney should make another one and print it out on a 3-d printer. - coffeesnob  107.5 #2986 6-13-13 3:52AM Like  Reply

Loved the boats!! - justcallmeKP  108.8 #2968 6-11-13 9:04AM Like(1)  Reply

Did you know that when they were putting the water back into the lagoon before Nemo opened, they actually flooded most of area? Anyways...like every Pixar film, there are many Easter Eggs in the queue area that reference Pixar and DL moments - BaseballMickey_CM  2996.9 #15 6-11-13 9:24AM Like(1)  Reply

I loved the motor boats!!! My sisters and I drove my mom like Miss Daisy!! Awesome memories!! - Willierose  1238.9 #67 6-11-13 5:53PM Like  Reply

I would so love if they brought this back or just let me bring a boat into ROA and put put around!!!:) - secretagentangel  710.8 #143 6-11-13 6:04PM Like  Reply

Some great history there, thanks! - Mickeyfan816  190.9 #1777 6-7-13 8:55AM Like  Reply

Have never heard of either of these! Thanks for this bit of Disney history. Learn something new everyday :) - Jenniferr  428.1 #298 6-7-13 9:00AM Like  Reply

Donald & Daisy are so cute!! Thanks for sharing! I've never heard anything about the 25th anniversary but I'm sure it would have been fun. 😊 - MinnieMousewife  636.1 #174 6-7-13 12:39PM Like  Reply

Wow- big day in Disney history. - LilSterner  2686.2 #20 6-7-13 9:24PM Like  Reply

That was a really cute short cartoon and yes, you can see were cars influences absolutely came from. Pretty funny that she went to the bar 🍸🍹. And I love the ending!!! Thanks! - HandMeAChurroImmaFaint  1841.0 #43 6-6-13 3:54PM Like(1)  Reply

That is so cute!!! Thank you for posting this! - MrsSchnooks  714.7 #142 6-6-13 7:55AM Like  Reply

One of my favorites!! My kids had never seen it before, thanks so much!! So fun! - MinnieMousewife  636.1 #174 6-6-13 9:13PM Like  Reply

That was so cute! Thank you for sharing!!! Your posts are always wonderful!!!!! - Boundin  428.1 #299 6-6-13 9:18PM Like  Reply

Good morning! What a silly symphony indeed I watched this twice in a row..... its 83? Wow. Way to go Mr. Gillett! Thanks for thawing this one out for us Duchess! (as i seem to be the only one having difficulties with the link I am adding one so I can watch again later: http://tinyurl.com/lq68w3x ) - GrumpyPirateDad  640.8 #173 6-5-13 12:01PM Like(1)  Reply

Wow, I've never seen this... - BombFrog-formerCM  52.3 #3759 6-5-13 6:58AM Like  Reply

I can't say that I remember this film( even after letting the old grey cells work for a few mins). I did like an albino Mickey use his tail as a motor. Thanks for the fun link and history. - Tealtownfan  701.8 #145 6-5-13 7:21AM Like  Reply

I Need To Look This One Up . Ive Never Seen it - gonzofam  124.8 #2704 6-6-13 6:49PM Like  Reply

Wow!!!!! Awesome history on the Sailing Ship Columbia! I've read bits and pieces on this but never in such detail! She's truly a beautiful ship! I've been on this attraction many times. So much to see. It's really surprising! Be sure to go below deck to see lots of details and interesting things! But do not touch the gun on the bow! The CM's are a little testy about it. I've eaten at the Bengal Barbeque. Nice place to stop for a snack! Thank you SMK! What a great Disney history post today! You're so cool!! - MyPark  946.4 #94 6-4-13 7:37AM Like  Reply

The Columbia is ok... It sure does look nice when they hoist that Jolly Roger up durring Fantasmic... oh haha Just kidding... sort of. I do always wish I had one though. Bengal BBQ is a family favorite, for me especially, I usually have Two Safari Skewers because I hardly notice the asparagus all I see is BACON! Now I am hungry and in need of an adventure at sea...Thank you miss. - GrumpyPirateDad  640.8 #173 6-4-13 7:49AM Like  Reply

Very interesting post. I have wanted to go on this a very long time, for some reason it just never happens! I do think its very beautiful, and love to see it on the river and in pics. Thanks for sharing. :) - piratelife4me  391.9 #350 6-4-13 8:47PM Like  Reply

We love riding on the Columbia, always lots of fun!! Thanks for all of this great info. I have never been to Bengal BBQ, sounds like I should definitely try it! 😊 - MinnieMousewife  636.1 #174 6-4-13 8:54PM Like  Reply

I love star tours 2 and found some secrects that cannot be posted on mw but if you ride with me I can share some with you ,hahaha anyways star tours 2 has 2 openings,2 first planet scenes,3 chracter holographic sequences,and 3 final ending scenes. mix and match this makes it a total of 54 versions. What i CAN share with you is disney left the number 1401 with is the shuttle you board on the spaceport is the same one with r2 and c-3po in the main entrance room. our pre captain rex is found in the queue line but is labeled as defective and if you listen to him closely he will spark every few minutes and speak a line from the old star tours. There are two hidde mickeys in the line , one is from the luggage scanner and the second is on the video moniter hallway every now and then r2 appears and tops ,turns and pulls out two arm and turns them into a circle sideways making a hidden mickey from a few seconds. before officially relaunching disney had a contest to ap to ride star tours and even today even after entering every last contest open to ap have not won yet. they estimated about 100,000 ap previews with cm previews too.thank you - pikarich  682.8 #154 6-3-13 10:31AM Like(3)  Reply

Thanks for the info! Love to read your posts. I was not there. Didn't have my AP yet. - Tiggerific  112.4 #2915 6-3-13 7:01AM Like  Reply

We were there June 3rd! We were close by the SW Ceromonies and I took a bunch of pics for MW. Also disneygirl19, my daughter sat next to Carrie Fisher (supposedly) on a bench and took a pic for MW. There was a MW debate if it was her or not. Got some LE pins for once for us and MWer too! Overall a very fun hectic day. Love opening days! :-) - PrincessDuckie  590.8 #190 6-3-13 11:57AM Like  Reply

We love the 'new' Star Tours after the refurb...Naboo is my fave destination. Thanks as always, this was fun to read. 😊 - MinnieMousewife  636.1 #174 6-3-13 5:40PM Like  Reply

Soooo awesome!! I loved watching Buzz floating in space!!! 🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀 - caramiapoohAKAface  1531.0 #53 5-31-13 5:30PM Like(2)  Reply

Loved the pictures of Buzz in space. Great mission - Tealtownfan  701.8 #145 5-31-13 8:43AM Like(1)  Reply

That is awesome! Thank you for all the incredible posts duchess! I love reading these incredible facts.. - chiss720  3.3 #20137 5-31-13 4:45PM Like  Reply

I didn't know that he went to space. Thanks for always give us great info all the time. I love reading your posts :-) - Goofnaround  7.7 #7964 5-31-13 8:45PM Like  Reply

Good morning. Thanks for the links. Janet and I never missed a episode of Zorro when we were growing up. I was not at Disneyland for Zorro days. It was great fun to see clips of the Viewliner and Autopia(without the center rail). Always great to see Thru The Mirror. Great, Great movie - Tealtownfan  701.8 #145 5-30-13 7:48AM Like(1)  Reply

Good morning. I'm thinking they should bring back Zorro days. 🎶Who makes the sign of the Z.. Zorro..Zorro..Zorro..Zorro..Zorro..🎶 I wonder if they will allow me to wear my cape and mask today - GrumpyPirateDad  640.8 #173 5-30-13 8:20AM Like(1)  Reply

Omg I remember watching this cartoon as a kid!!! Thanks Duchess !! - missariel33  135.4 #2564 5-30-13 4:19PM Like  Reply

Awesome. My friend is obsessed with Zorro! - Jillian  766.2 #131 5-30-13 9:01PM Like  Reply

Have to watch the cartoon still. I just love all those old shorts. So much fun. I LOVE the cabanas at the DL hotel! Best kept decently priced secret if you ask me. As much $ as we spend elsewhere in the parks on food and souvenirs, and for the rooms themselves, I just think this is a great deal! $110 gets you a half day rental, either 9-1 or 2-6 pm. I think the full day is $165, from 9-6. We have rented the cabana several times this past year, and never regretted it. Fridge stocked with water bottles, and they bring you a fruit bowl. Ceiling fan, as you mentioned, plus the TV. Also a safe that you set your own combination to, so you can lock up your valuables and not worry about them. (In case you want to wear your diamond necklace to the pool, but not necessarily in it! 😂). Of course, you can order drinks and food. It's nice to have a big coffee table, cushioned couch and love seat, two lounge chairs and a big basket of towels. I definitely recommend an afternoon rental of a cabana if you are staying at the DL hotel. They allow up to 6 people in them at a time, by the way. - meridafan  1100.9 #74 5-29-13 11:16AM Like(3)  Reply

🎶Who's got the sweetest disposition? One guess, guess who🎶. Such a fun cartoon!! And I knew that coin was gonna cause Donald problems! Teehee! I've never stayed at any DLR hotel. But the cabanas sound fun! Thank you, SMK, for making me smile again :) You're the Best!!! - MyPark  946.4 #94 5-29-13 7:43AM Like(2)  Reply

The water slide is pretty fun! If you stay at the DL hotel it is definitely worth a trip to the pool to try the slide! - LilSterner  2686.2 #20 5-29-13 5:03PM Like  Reply

modern inventions is one of my fave shorts!! - HiddenMickeyFanatic  311.7 #568 5-29-13 5:36PM Like  Reply

I miss the mine train! While I love BTMRR, I have so many wonderful memories of riding the mine train with my parents. As a kid, my parents and I took road trips every year and the mine train was such a great reminder of some of the amazing sites we had seen. The cave as you enter BTMRR is a tribute to the mine train, with the glowing stalagmites, stalactite (yes, that's how it's spelled!) and springs. The whole area was incredible, with the pack mules and stagecoaches! It, along with IASW and POTC were my mom's favorites....they were entertaining but not roller-coasters! IASW has not been a favorite of mine, although I love it at Christmas. But it was a must every trip with my mom! My fondest recollections involve the later years when my dad and my daughter would nap on it while mom and I sang along with the soundtrack! I vaguely remember the animation building...I preferred rides at that age! - Gia  794.2 #122 5-28-13 11:21AM Like(5)  Reply

Good morning. I liked the Mine Train a lot when I was young. The Geysers smelled at lot better at Disneyland then at Yellowstone. Enjoyed the bears fishing and back scratching on a tree. Like the prairie dogs popping up. The waterfall by the Rivers of America, the tunnels, other animals and birds. I think I liked it all - Tealtownfan  701.8 #145 5-28-13 7:30AM Like(1)  Reply

I love these posts. Thank you! - SorcererMky  236.7 #1173 5-28-13 10:16PM Like  Reply

As always, I learn so much from you posts! Thank you!!! - Boundin  428.1 #299 5-28-13 11:06PM Like  Reply

Another awesome memory! A few of us who were attending UCI at the time, ditched classes (and right before finals!) to ride Space Mtn. on opening day! No lines back then so we rode it over and over again. We were given free tshirts (I still have mine, just don't know where it is) and bumper stickers commemorating opening day. No music back then, and the queue had windows where those waiting in line could see the "rockets" zooming around. When I was hired as a CM the following year we had a tour of the attraction then rode it with the lights on...which is quite scary! The tracks seem soooo close to each other! The best memories I have are riding it with my dad...seeing him with his hands in the air and laughing made it even better. - Gia  794.2 #122 5-27-13 11:38AM Like(12)  Reply

This is my favorite attraction in Disneyland! Did you know there are 14 right turns and only 3 left turns on the ride? Yes, I've counted them! Also, I do remember watching shows on the Tomorrowland Stage! Thank you SMK! This is such a great tribute to this attraction and the history behind it! You're awesome!!! - MyPark  946.4 #94 5-27-13 6:36AM Like(5)  Reply

Wonderful post and I love reading everyone's replies about SM memories. I love the ride but still cannot hold my arms up! - PrincessLeia  263.8 #905 5-28-13 12:01AM Like  Reply

Such a great post! Thank you so much :) - SarahJoshDisney  69.6 #3466 5-28-13 1:05AM Like  Reply

🎶Born on a mountaintop in Tennessee...🎶 🎶Davy...Davy Crockett, King of the wild frontier! I remember watching the show. Fun memories! I'm pretty sure I saw Pinocchio that first year I was there at Christmas time with my whole family in 1983. I definitely remember that Mickey Mouse theater, too. Loved it, but I love Pinocchio more. So that was a good change. Thank you for another trip down memory lane, Duchess! 😘 - meridafan  1100.9 #74 5-25-13 10:24AM Like(3)  Reply

Wow a triple play Duchess !! I remember reading somewhere that the demand was so high for coon skin hats that they sold out worldwide supply as a result of Davey Crocket mania - polo33  20.1 #5147 5-25-13 1:25PM Like(1)  Reply

Great post! I remember watching the movie in school. I am yet to visit the new island. Was just telling my minis I'd take them over there their next trip. - PixiPirateMaid  145.2 #2409 5-25-13 10:29AM Like  Reply

Thanks so much for this duchess!! - missariel33  135.4 #2564 5-25-13 10:45AM Like  Reply

Great pic, thanks for posting! - Admin Like(1)  Reply

I used to love this place! I would drag my folks there when I was a very young boy! - BombFrog-formerCM  52.3 #3759 5-23-13 12:06PM Like(1)  Reply

Very cool!! - Linzee  534.5 #218 5-23-13 9:45PM Like  Reply

I have a very vague memory of being there as a little kid. I was stoked to be able to find pictures of it online. It helped me confirm when I my first trip to the park was. - Bibba  284.7 #721 5-24-13 11:06AM Like  Reply

Omg Tatum is going to get on Indiana for first time today!!!! - MarshaMouse  2936.4 #16 5-22-13 4:10PM Like(6)  Reply

Good morning doll! I remember this event. It was so cool to see them up on a roof top. - LaPearleNoir  621.4 #180 5-22-13 6:37AM Like  Reply

I missed this! We didn't go to the parks that summer so this was very fun to read about, thanks!! Great photos too. Man...my 8 y/o loves Indy so much, this would be so exciting for him!! - MinnieMousewife  636.1 #174 5-22-13 11:03PM Like  Reply

Sad to have missed this before our more than one trip a year. - PrincessAuroraMomma  394.6 #345 5-23-13 11:01AM Like  Reply