Disney Evergreen & History

Disney Fanatic shares reviews, history, and evergreen pieces for the true Disney fan.

  • Feb- 2015 -
    2 February
    Cinderella Castle glows under sunny skies, with "5 Ways to Support Your Disney Habit" boldly highlighted for Disney fans.

    5 Ways To Support Your Disney Habit

    I am a self professed Disney Addict, and I fail to see a problem with it. There is absolutely nothing wrong with loving Disney just a tad bit more than the general population. Did I say “a tad bit more”? I meant a lot. My fellow Disney Addicts and I love all things Disney a lot more than most people and we are always craving something Disney related whether it be a craving to watch Tangled for the

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  • 2 February
    The Main Street Trolley Show rolls down Main Street USA, with cast members in period dress—a must-see Magic Kingdom spectacle.

    Top 5 Must Do’s on Main Street USA In Magic Kingdom

    Main Street U.S.A. was created by Walt Disney as a kind of tribute to his hometown, Marceline, Missouri. Everything Walt Disney did with Disneyland and Walt Disney World was to commemorate small town U.S.A. This simplistic lifestyle and tribute to America is something that has always been very near and dear to Walt’s incredibly patriotic heart. The Walt Disney Railroad along with the turn of the c

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  • 1 February
    The France pavilion’s riverside, elegant Parisian buildings, and Eiffel Tower create a magical World Showcase atmosphere at Epcot.

    6 Pavilions We’d Love to See in the World Showcase

    Epcot’s World Showcase is truly immaculate and not to be missed during your Disney trip. You sample the sights, sounds and tastes of another country. There is a large variety in the current eleven pavilions: Mexico, Norway, Germany, Japan, China, Italy, Canada, U.S., England, France and Morocco. We get a touch of culture from nearly every part of the world, but there is always room to expand. Here

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  • 1 February
    Magic Kingdom’s castle glows at sunset, “SECRET CODES” text teased above lush gardens, inviting fans to unlock hidden Disney magic.

    Walt Disney World Secret Codes 101 – Learn How To Speak “Disney” Like A Pro

    Did you know that Disney Cast Members communicate with secret codes? Here are just a few of our favorites: Codes: 1. Code 101 — This code is used when a ride has to close for any reason. Cast members do not want to use words like “shut down” or “closed”. 2. Code 102 — This is a happy code. It means the ride that was closed is now open again. 3. Code “P” — This code is used to request custodial mai

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  • Jan- 2015 -
    29 January
    disney disappoints _ Disney High Expectations

    Top 10 Ways Disney Disappoints

    Disney is so disappointing in so many ways (insert sarcasm). Who knew that one place could cause so much heart ache and rancor? Here are my top 10 reasons why Disney disappoints. 10. Disney Makes You Compare Walt Disney instilled his values into his company and laid out strict guidelines that the company still follows to this day. This in turn creates a perfect guest experience and higher than nor

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  • 27 January
    King Louie and Baloo greet guests by stacked crates at Disney’s Animal Kingdom during a The Jungle Book character meet and greet.

    Wild about Characters: 10 Meet & Greets You Must Do at Animal Kingdom

    You’ve heard the “Animal Kingdom is a half day park” claim time and time again, right? Well, if you’re looking for extra amusements to fill out your day there, be sure to check out their wide selection of character greeting opportunities. Animal Kingdom boasts several that are exclusive to that park- Baloo, King Louie, Dug, Russell, Pocahontas, and Rafiki. If any of these are your favorites, don’t

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  • 27 January
    Majestic Disney castle and lush gardens with headline: "10 Ways Disney Beats the Real World—See How the Magic Wins!.

    10 Ways Disney Is Better Than The Real World

    Disney will always be better than living in the Real World. I’m not just talking about the theme parks. I’m talking about all things Disney! Even just watching my favorite childhood favorites helps me escape my mundane everyday life. There are a few things that Disney just does better than anything our Real World can offer. Here are just a few of our reasons why Disney is superior to the Real Worl

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  • 27 January
    The iconic Disney Monorail soars above palm trees and a vibrant red building under blue skies, connecting favorite park destinations.

    5 Things You Should Know About Disney’s Monorail System

    One of the rites of passage of every Disney guest is boarding the Walt Disney World Monorail System and being whisked into the Magic Kingdom or Epcot. There is simply nothing that creates the magic quite like riding the monorail into one of the parks and enjoying the company of others who are on board with you and equally elated. The look on a child’s face when the announcement plays alerting you

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  • 26 January
    Main St. USA

    11 Attractions That Must Be on Your Disney To-Do List

    A brief glance at a Disney website or a Disney map will tell you that there are many attractions to experience in every park. These 11 attractions are ones that you simply cannot skip! 11) It’s A Small World. The history of Disney is all around you in the parks, and there’s nothing like a classic Disney song to remind you of its past. Feel free to go on this ride many times; with all of the vibran

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  • 26 January
    Vibrant yellow Disney parks backpack with arrow and castle icon, ready for all your park adventure essentials under blue skies.

    15 Essentials That Should Be In Your Disney Park Bag

    Let’s talk about The Bag. I know most of us want to enter Disney without The Bag, but The Bag is an essential part of your vacation. Yes, I am talking about the park bag, the bag that you take into Disney to help you keep your vacation organized. Going to the parks is a true test of stamina because you will be walking around facing things like heat, germs, and moisture. We all hate the dreaded bag

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