George Taylor
George has been obsessed with Disney theme parks since the first time he saw a photo of the Haunted Mansion in the early 70s. He started writing about Disney in 2007 and has amassed one of the world's largest Disney-related libraries.
Yes, dear reader, Busch Gardens Tampa (1959) and Busch Gardens Williamsburg (1975) were not the only Busch Gardens theme parks. In fact, the Tampa...
Did you know that the first looping roller coaster in America was shut down because of whiplash and snapped necks? And the grandaddy of...
Disney fans and theme park historians (like me!) always love seeing photos of their favorite theme parks in the early days of construction. I...
Disney has always taken the time to document their projects, whether it's animation, film or theme parks. I recently ran across a treasure trove...
Amusement parks and theme parks didn't start in 1955 with the opening of Disneyland. And contrary to popular belief, they didn't even start back...
Let's take the plunge into the history of water rides!
Have you ever wondered how the earliest boat rides evolved into classics like Splash Mountain...
Here's something to roar about. Animal Kingdom is joining in the holiday festivities at Walt Disney World this year. There are new decorations, fantastic...
Did you know that the first amusement park rides were used as training simulators for soldiers!
Read on to find out more...
So, just what constitutes...
West Center Street at the Magic Kingdom has been gone from Main Street since 2001 when the Emporium expanded. East Center Street still exists...
The History of Dark Rides
When you think about visiting a Disney Park and enjoying your favorite attraction, is it Pirates of the Caribbean? The...
When people plan their Disney World vacations, they usually center around two things: Flight of the Banshee fastpasses and/or their favorite character dining experience....
For years after the announcement, the press, public, government officials and cast members all hounded Disney CEO Donn Tatum and President Card Walker about...
If you're visiting Central Florida any time soon, then you need to experience one of the best new attractions and one of the best...
I've been a Central Florida resident for a full year and I own annual passes to the Disney parks, both Universal Orlando parks, SeaWorld,...
Do you remember the World Cruise at Walt Disney World? How about the Moonlight Cruise?
No, these weren't boat trips around the World Showcase Lagoon...
If you're looking for something to keep you busy while you wait for Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure to open for the day at...
Busch Gardens Tampa is a short road trip from the Magic Kingdom. It's a classic theme park rich with history, animals and world-class roller...
The Last Standing Magic Kingdom Ticket Booth!
You've heard the phrase, "That was an E-Ticket ride", right?
Before Disneyland, most amusement parks offered free admission and...
I've got some amazing photographs from the opening months of the Magic Kingdom in 1971.
Magic Kingdom and Walt Disney World were a new thing...
Punch it, Chewie!
Those of you on the West Coast have been reveling in the opening of your new Star Wars land at the Disneyland...