
1959 was a banner year for Disneyland. The park had continued to grow since its 1955 opening, but this expansion changed the game. The Monorail, Submarine Voyage, and The Matterhorn all debuted in Disneyland’s fifth year.… Read more...
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1959 was a banner year for Disneyland. The park had continued to grow since its 1955 opening, but this expansion changed the game. The Monorail, Submarine Voyage, and The Matterhorn all debuted in Disneyland’s fifth year.… Read more...
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One of the joys of the Internet age for theme park fans is having so much history at our fingertips. There’s also even more content accessible on streaming at Disney Plus.… Read more...
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When Disney first announced The Mandalorian series for Disney Plus, I wondered if it would capture the magic of Star Wars. Could this smaller frontier story connect with audiences? Obviously, those concerns were unwarranted, and the show has become a cultural phenomenon.… Read more...