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An account looking at the historical past of the Walt Disney Company through a visual medium. Fan account and not representative of The Walt Disney Company.
View of the Haunted Mansion with the Mike Fink Keel Boats and their loading dock in the foreground.
The Keel Boats were an opening day attraction at Disney World and operated until 2001.
After closure, the loading dock became an extended queue for the Haunted Mansion.
The Keel Boats were an opening day attraction at Disney World and operated until 2001.
After closure, the loading dock became an extended queue for the Haunted Mansion.
November 30, 2025 at 9:56 PM
View of the Haunted Mansion with the Mike Fink Keel Boats and their loading dock in the foreground.
The Keel Boats were an opening day attraction at Disney World and operated until 2001.
After closure, the loading dock became an extended queue for the Haunted Mansion.
The Keel Boats were an opening day attraction at Disney World and operated until 2001.
After closure, the loading dock became an extended queue for the Haunted Mansion.
Br’er Rabbit, Br’er Fox, and Br’er Bear slide down Chickapin Hill on the Magic Kingdom version of Splash Mountain at the Walt Disney World Resort.
November 29, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Br’er Rabbit, Br’er Fox, and Br’er Bear slide down Chickapin Hill on the Magic Kingdom version of Splash Mountain at the Walt Disney World Resort.
🎶 On this magic night,
A million stars will play beside us,
Cast a spell of light,
Glimmering, shimmering, carousel-ling🎶
SpectroMagic, Magic Kingdom, WDW (1991-2010)
A million stars will play beside us,
Cast a spell of light,
Glimmering, shimmering, carousel-ling🎶
SpectroMagic, Magic Kingdom, WDW (1991-2010)
November 28, 2025 at 9:56 PM
🎶 On this magic night,
A million stars will play beside us,
Cast a spell of light,
Glimmering, shimmering, carousel-ling🎶
SpectroMagic, Magic Kingdom, WDW (1991-2010)
A million stars will play beside us,
Cast a spell of light,
Glimmering, shimmering, carousel-ling🎶
SpectroMagic, Magic Kingdom, WDW (1991-2010)
“Giving Thanks” by legendary Imagineer Sam Mckim which can be seen in the American Adventure at EPCOT Center
Did you that there are a couple of legendary Imagineers featured in this painting? Do you know who?!
Did you that there are a couple of legendary Imagineers featured in this painting? Do you know who?!
November 27, 2025 at 9:56 PM
“Giving Thanks” by legendary Imagineer Sam Mckim which can be seen in the American Adventure at EPCOT Center
Did you that there are a couple of legendary Imagineers featured in this painting? Do you know who?!
Did you that there are a couple of legendary Imagineers featured in this painting? Do you know who?!
From our family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!
This image is from America on Parade which is a parade that ran from 1975 to 1976 at both Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom to help celebrate the Bicentennial of the United States.
This image is from America on Parade which is a parade that ran from 1975 to 1976 at both Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom to help celebrate the Bicentennial of the United States.
November 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
From our family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!
This image is from America on Parade which is a parade that ran from 1975 to 1976 at both Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom to help celebrate the Bicentennial of the United States.
This image is from America on Parade which is a parade that ran from 1975 to 1976 at both Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom to help celebrate the Bicentennial of the United States.
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser opened in 2022 as an immersive two night adventure blending themed environments, live performers, and interactive storytelling aboard the Halcyon. closed in 2023, it marked one of Disney’s boldest experiments in narrative driven themed experiences.
November 26, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser opened in 2022 as an immersive two night adventure blending themed environments, live performers, and interactive storytelling aboard the Halcyon. closed in 2023, it marked one of Disney’s boldest experiments in narrative driven themed experiences.
Star Wars Launch Bay opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2015, transforming the former Animation building into a showcase of exhibits and character encounters from the galaxy far, far away. It served as an early bridge between the park’s past and the future of Galaxy’s Edge.
November 25, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Star Wars Launch Bay opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2015, transforming the former Animation building into a showcase of exhibits and character encounters from the galaxy far, far away. It served as an early bridge between the park’s past and the future of Galaxy’s Edge.
Muppet*Vision 3D opened with Disney-MGM Studios in 1991 as one of the last projects Jim Henson worked on. The attraction blended 3D film, in-theater effects, and classic Muppet chaos, bringing guests into Muppet Labs for a showcase that perfectly captured Henson’s humor and heart
November 24, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Muppet*Vision 3D opened with Disney-MGM Studios in 1991 as one of the last projects Jim Henson worked on. The attraction blended 3D film, in-theater effects, and classic Muppet chaos, bringing guests into Muppet Labs for a showcase that perfectly captured Henson’s humor and heart
“It’s Tough to be a Bug!” opened with Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 1998, bringing guests under the Tree of Life for a 3D look at the world from an insect’s perspective. Hosted by Flik, the show featured original effects and humor before closing in 2025.
November 23, 2025 at 9:56 PM
“It’s Tough to be a Bug!” opened with Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 1998, bringing guests under the Tree of Life for a 3D look at the world from an insect’s perspective. Hosted by Flik, the show featured original effects and humor before closing in 2025.
From 1982-2006 Living with the Land (formerly Listen to the Land) had a cast member operating the front of the boat and providing narration along the 20 minute journey.
The cast member would primarily speak about the specific plants in the greenhouse portion of the attraction
The cast member would primarily speak about the specific plants in the greenhouse portion of the attraction
November 22, 2025 at 9:56 PM
From 1982-2006 Living with the Land (formerly Listen to the Land) had a cast member operating the front of the boat and providing narration along the 20 minute journey.
The cast member would primarily speak about the specific plants in the greenhouse portion of the attraction
The cast member would primarily speak about the specific plants in the greenhouse portion of the attraction
Dinosaurs as seen during the opening animatronic scene for the Universe of Energy at EPCOT Center.
This attraction closed in 2017 and is now home to Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
This attraction closed in 2017 and is now home to Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
November 21, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Dinosaurs as seen during the opening animatronic scene for the Universe of Energy at EPCOT Center.
This attraction closed in 2017 and is now home to Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
This attraction closed in 2017 and is now home to Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
View of Tomorrowland at Disneyland prior to the New Tomorrowland reimagining of 1998.
November 20, 2025 at 9:56 PM
View of Tomorrowland at Disneyland prior to the New Tomorrowland reimagining of 1998.
View of EPCOT Center under construction at the Walt Disney World Resort.
In the foreground you can see the France Pavilion being constructed with Spaceship Earth and Future World in the background.
In the foreground you can see the France Pavilion being constructed with Spaceship Earth and Future World in the background.
November 19, 2025 at 9:56 PM
View of EPCOT Center under construction at the Walt Disney World Resort.
In the foreground you can see the France Pavilion being constructed with Spaceship Earth and Future World in the background.
In the foreground you can see the France Pavilion being constructed with Spaceship Earth and Future World in the background.
The Starspeeder 3000 as seen in the queue of Star Tours with the original white and blue color scheme.
November 18, 2025 at 9:56 PM
The Starspeeder 3000 as seen in the queue of Star Tours with the original white and blue color scheme.
Rivers of Light was a nighttime spectacular that ran at Disney’s Animal Kingdom from 2017-2019 in its original formatting. The show featured water effects, projection mapping, fire effects, and even live performers!
What did you think of this show and would you welcome it back?
What did you think of this show and would you welcome it back?
November 17, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Rivers of Light was a nighttime spectacular that ran at Disney’s Animal Kingdom from 2017-2019 in its original formatting. The show featured water effects, projection mapping, fire effects, and even live performers!
What did you think of this show and would you welcome it back?
What did you think of this show and would you welcome it back?
Concept art for Spaceship Earth and EPCOT Center by legendary Imagineer, Herb Ryman.
November 16, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Concept art for Spaceship Earth and EPCOT Center by legendary Imagineer, Herb Ryman.
Actress Elisabeth Shue (best known for playing Ali Mills in the Karate Kid and Sera in Leaving Las Vegas) filming a scene for the Body Wars attraction at Epcot Center as Dr. Cynthia Lair.
In this scene Dr. Lair is seen interacting with a giant splinter.
In this scene Dr. Lair is seen interacting with a giant splinter.
November 15, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Actress Elisabeth Shue (best known for playing Ali Mills in the Karate Kid and Sera in Leaving Las Vegas) filming a scene for the Body Wars attraction at Epcot Center as Dr. Cynthia Lair.
In this scene Dr. Lair is seen interacting with a giant splinter.
In this scene Dr. Lair is seen interacting with a giant splinter.
Marty Sklar and John Hench review a model for EPCOT Center and are accompanied by numerous pieces of concept art for the future park.
November 14, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Marty Sklar and John Hench review a model for EPCOT Center and are accompanied by numerous pieces of concept art for the future park.
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Centre Town, Old Port Royale (1988-2017)
One of my favorite parts of the resort was Centre Town as it put you right in the middle of a Caribbean village as you browsed local shops for a meal any time of the day, and always under a blue sky.
One of my favorite parts of the resort was Centre Town as it put you right in the middle of a Caribbean village as you browsed local shops for a meal any time of the day, and always under a blue sky.
November 13, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Centre Town, Old Port Royale (1988-2017)
One of my favorite parts of the resort was Centre Town as it put you right in the middle of a Caribbean village as you browsed local shops for a meal any time of the day, and always under a blue sky.
One of my favorite parts of the resort was Centre Town as it put you right in the middle of a Caribbean village as you browsed local shops for a meal any time of the day, and always under a blue sky.
Cinderella Castle covered with snow at Tokyo Disneyland in 1984. ⠀
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After seeing Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World after all of these years this image always blows me away with how peaceful and quiet it is!
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After seeing Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World after all of these years this image always blows me away with how peaceful and quiet it is!
November 12, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Cinderella Castle covered with snow at Tokyo Disneyland in 1984. ⠀
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After seeing Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World after all of these years this image always blows me away with how peaceful and quiet it is!
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After seeing Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World after all of these years this image always blows me away with how peaceful and quiet it is!
The Land Pavilion interior space (1993-2005)⠀
For myself, this is The Land Pavilion that I know and love. Vibrant colors, working hot air balloons, and the chlorine fountain with the umbrella seating. ⠀
I can still smell the chlorine from the fountain.
For myself, this is The Land Pavilion that I know and love. Vibrant colors, working hot air balloons, and the chlorine fountain with the umbrella seating. ⠀
I can still smell the chlorine from the fountain.
November 11, 2025 at 9:56 PM
The Land Pavilion interior space (1993-2005)⠀
For myself, this is The Land Pavilion that I know and love. Vibrant colors, working hot air balloons, and the chlorine fountain with the umbrella seating. ⠀
I can still smell the chlorine from the fountain.
For myself, this is The Land Pavilion that I know and love. Vibrant colors, working hot air balloons, and the chlorine fountain with the umbrella seating. ⠀
I can still smell the chlorine from the fountain.
“Halt, unbeliever! Disturb the treasure of the gods, and you shall all pay with your lives.”
The Anubis scene on the Great Movie Ride went to show you that anything could happen at the movies after your Tour Guide returned to the tram.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios (1989-2017)
The Anubis scene on the Great Movie Ride went to show you that anything could happen at the movies after your Tour Guide returned to the tram.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios (1989-2017)
November 10, 2025 at 9:56 PM
“Halt, unbeliever! Disturb the treasure of the gods, and you shall all pay with your lives.”
The Anubis scene on the Great Movie Ride went to show you that anything could happen at the movies after your Tour Guide returned to the tram.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios (1989-2017)
The Anubis scene on the Great Movie Ride went to show you that anything could happen at the movies after your Tour Guide returned to the tram.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios (1989-2017)
Sorcerer Hat with the 100 Years of Magic marquee at Disney-MGM Studios to celebrate Walt Disney’s 100th birthday.
November 9, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Sorcerer Hat with the 100 Years of Magic marquee at Disney-MGM Studios to celebrate Walt Disney’s 100th birthday.
In 1983, Disney Channel nearly launched “Dreamfinders”, a live-action show based on EPCOT’s Journey Into Imagination. Dreamfinder and Figment would guide kids through “The Realm of Imagination” to solve problems creatively. A promo aired, but the show never did.
November 9, 2025 at 2:24 PM
In 1983, Disney Channel nearly launched “Dreamfinders”, a live-action show based on EPCOT’s Journey Into Imagination. Dreamfinder and Figment would guide kids through “The Realm of Imagination” to solve problems creatively. A promo aired, but the show never did.
Cinderella Castle under construction at the Magic Kingdom in the Walt Disney World Resort.
November 8, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Cinderella Castle under construction at the Magic Kingdom in the Walt Disney World Resort.