50 Years of Disney at the New York World's Fair

In 1964, the New York World's Fair opened to the public. Walt Disney created the following four attractions for the fair:

The Carousel of Progress
 A unique show that features an American family living through progress. This show was brought to Disneyland's Tomorrowland in 1967 and remained there until 1972.  Then, it moved to Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom in 1975. This attraction is still open today.

The Ford Magic Skyway
A ride on a Ford Motors vehicle to travel back to prehistoric time. Most of this attraction's scenery is used today as part of the Primeval World Diorama on the Disneyland Railroad.  At the time, it was made of (motorless) Ford cars that were pulled along a track.  The track used for the cars eventually became the WEDWay PeopleMover, which is still open in Tomorrowland at Walt Disney World.

It's A Small World
One of Disneyworld/Land's most popular attractions that features children from around the world. This attraction is still open at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom.

Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln:  A show that tells the story of the life and the Presidency of Abraham Lincoln. It's an audio animatronic show and was one of the first of its kind. This attraction is still open at Disneyland at the Main Street Opera House along with The Disneyland Story.

Here's to another 50 years!!

SPECIAL REPORT: NEW Test Track and NEW Fantasyland Opened!!

 

This is a Disney By Chris Special Report!!

Today at Walt Disney World in Florida, both the NEW Test Track at Epcot and the NEW Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom opened their doors.

The new updated Test Track in Future World is presented by Chevrolet. This attraction allows guests to create their own simulated car or truck from Chevrolet so they can test ride it. 

As for the new Fantasyland, guests can see the new added attractions including:

• Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid
• Sleeping Beauty Cottage
• Disney Princess Meet and Greet Area (Princess Fairytale Hall)-Opening 2013
• Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station
• The Beast’s Castle
• Be Our Guest Restaurant
• Gaston’s Tavern
• Fantasyland Station-Walt Disney World Railroad
• The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train-Opening 2014

 

All of the other Fantasyland Attractions including Mickey’s PhilharMagic, “It’s A Small World”, etc. are still open.

We will have more information about the NEW Test Track and Fantasyland in the Future!!

Search For The Mickeys: “It’s A Small World” #1

CALLING ALL GUESTS, CALLING ALL GUESTS!!

It’s time for our NEW segment called Search For The Mickeys!!

Be on the look out for the Hidden Mickeys at the Disney Parks around the globe.

Let’s start with the Africa scene from “It’s A Small World” at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in Florida.

As your boat approaches the African scene, look up on the ceiling and spot a Hidden Mickey. Can’t find it? Look at the purple vine.

Check back soon for more clues when we do our next episode of Search For The Mickeys!!

It’s The Holiday Season at Disneyland

What’s Happening at Disneyland during the Holiday Season?
At Disneyland in California, they have the following:
“It’s A Small World” Holiday
A Christmas Fantasy Parade
Believe in Holiday Magic Fireworks
Sleeping Beauty Winter Castle at Nighttime
Haunted Mansion Holiday (Starring Jack Skellington from The Nightmare Before Christmas)
Candlelight Weekend featuring A Celebrity Guest Host
and much much more!
Check back later for more information.
Also, Check back to see what’s happening at Walt Disney World during the Holiday Season!
Season’s Greetings!

Chris’s Tip Time: Magic Kingdom's Fantasyland

Once you enter the Magic Kingdom Park in Florida, walk over to Fantasyland and get your Fastpass ticket for Mickey’s PhilharMagic. After receiving your ticket, you can ride on either Peter Pan’s Flight, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, and/or It’s a Small World. In addition, you can walk next door to Liberty Square and ride on The Haunted Mansion.