Throwback Thursday: Pop Century – The Legendary Years
Before it was the new Art of Animation resort, that land was set to be the Legendary Years section of Disney’s Pop Century Resort. This sister half to the Classic Years that we all know would feature buildings highlighting 00s, 10s, 20s, 30s,...
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Throwback Thursday: Horizons
This is one of three Throwback Thursday posts that I was dreading. Not because I didn’t like the ride, quite the opposite in fact, I love this ride as did many others. So my dread stems from my fear of not doing this ride justice or perhaps...
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Throwback Thursday: The Plaza Swan Boats
On May 20, 1973 Disney World visitors had a new attraction to visit, the Plaza Swan Boats. The Swan Boats operated seasonally and during peak seasons visitors could board one of the 11 (12 were fashioned by one was take out of passenger use) Swan...
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Throwback Thursday: The Orange Bird
This week’s entry in Throwback Thursday is making a comeback – the Florida Orange Bird. The Florida Orange Bird was one of the original ambassadors of Walt Disney World. He was designed to signify the ties of the central Florida region...
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Throwback Thursday: Dinosaurs Live!
The cast of Dinosaurs got their own parade in 1991 On April 26, 1991 the world was introduced to the Sinclair family on Dinosaurs! a sitcom on ABC about a family of dinosaurs. Even people who didn’t watch the show knew Baby Sinclair’s...
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Throwback Thursday: DuckTales
Today we are introducing a new feature here on Mickey by Mel, Throwback Thursday, Disney wonders of long ago that we look back on with fondness. It will range from restaurants and food items, to rides, and even Disney cartoons. Which brings us to...
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