How Steamboat Willie Made Mickey Mouse An Icon
Alicia Aldridge
Walt Disney's Steamboat Willie was privately screened ninety-three years ago today and not only launched Disney's career but made Mickey Mouse a global icon.
5 Literary Gems About the History of Disneyland
On July 17, 1955, Disneyland opened to mixed reviews. Today, it is one of the most popular theme parks in the world. To learn more about the park's history, here are five literary gems we recommend.
Fans Demand Disney Stop Casting White People for POC Roles
Lametria Robertson
With the Black Lives Matter movement in full swing, fans are calling out all the white washing in hollywood. Disney included. The theme parks are known for casting white people for roles of color, such as Aladdin and Jasmine. When fans go to the parks and meet the characters of their favorite films, they expect to see people similar to what they see in the movies, not a white washed verison. Image via Flickr Disney made a statement that they are in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, but fans started a petition. Characters, like Pocohantas, Tiana, Black Panther, …
New Star Wars Comic Books and Novels to Tie-In With Incredible Theme Park
Sage Negron
Disneyland's new Star Wars themed attraction, Galaxy's Edge, is coming next year. But unlike most themed areas in amusement parks, this one ties directly into the Star Wars canon. In anticipation for the opening, Disney is releasing new tie-in material to help explain the backstory of this new attraction. This includes the new novel Black Spire which is written by Delilah S. Dawson, the same author of the movie tie-in novel Phasma. It will tell the story of how General Leia dispatched a top spy to the planet of Batuu (a location in the park) in search of Resistance …