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Home » Disney History

When Walt Disney World Closed for COVID (2020–2021 Timeline & What It Was Like)

14 March 2026 by Steve Bell Leave a Comment

Empty Hollywood Boulevard

It began as a temporary closure and turned into one of the most unusual chapters in Walt Disney World history. Around this time six years ago, Walt Disney World was preparing for something none of us had ever seen before. In early March 2020, the news was filled with uncertainty, but even then, most Disney […]

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Cinderella Castle Is Returning to Its Classic Colors—and I’m So Glad

4 September 2025 by Steve Bell 2 Comments

History of Walt Disney World's Cinderella Castle

There’s a bit of pixie dust in the air today—and I, for one, am cheering! Walt Disney World just announced that Cinderella Castle will soon be repainted to its original color scheme, removing the pink and gold hues added during the 50th Anniversary makeover. This news is music to my ears. While I understand the […]

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Disney History: The Sherman Brothers

3 November 2022 by Erin Schreiver Leave a Comment

You may have never heard of Robert and Richard Sherman, better known as the Sherman Brothers, but we guarantee you have heard their work with the Walt Disney Company. The sibling duo was a song writing powerhouse that Walt Disney believed in so much that he kept them on as permanent Disney employees. The brothers […]

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