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Where Do I Get Those Custom & Group Disney Shirts?
Okay, we’ve all seen them, those charming little families wandering around in matching group shirts? The gaggle of gals strutting around Epcot with boozy-themed Disney shirts. Or that couple with the shirts so unique you know that they were custom-made especially for them. It doesn’t matter if you are “into” group shirts or not, sporting something…
Read MoreAsk Disney Adulting: Who Or What Is Goofy?
A beloved member of Disney’s fab-five, Goofy has proved one of Disney’s most enduring and popular characters. After 85 years, though, fans continue to wonder: What is he exactly? A dog? A cow? A wolf? Originally appearing in 1932 Mickey’s Revue, Goofy is cited as a “tall, anthropomorphic dog” (yes, we said a “dog,” but…
Read MoreWhat Happens if a Disney Ride Breaks Down During the Day?
Have you been on a Disney attraction only to have it breakdown mid-experience? It’s a major bummer and takes away from the magic, but you are not alone, and there are some important things to note when something like this happens. While Disney’s attraction uptime is one of the highest in the industry, there are…
Read MoreWhat Are All the Countries Represented in Disney’s It’s a Small World?
Have you ever found yourself wondering how many countries are represented in Disney’s it’s a small world? There isn’t a simple answer to this question, as many dolls are dressed in traditional attire of specific countries and others are more conventional. For the purpose of answering this question, I’m going to base my response on…
Read MoreHow Long Will Disney Own Its Copyrighted Material? What About Mickey Mouse?
This is a difficult question to answer since Congress continues to push protection of copyrighted works forward through legislation, however, here’s a quick run-down of how a company like Disney, can continue to protect Mickey Mouse as copyrighted material. History of Copyrighted Material Until the 1970s, copyright terms only lasted for 56 years. This was…
Read MoreWhat Are Some of the “Almost” Walt Disney World Attractions?
While I’m sure more attractions didn’t make it past the idea stage; some publically-known concepts were never built and launched as Walt Disney World attractions. Here’s a list of what we could find that was once an idea for a Walt Disney World attraction, but was either reallocated, consolidated or repurposed in another way. “Almost”…
Read MoreWhat Are The Tunnels Under Walt Disney World?
Are there tunnels under Walt Disney World? And what are they for? Yes, there are tunnels, and they called Utilidors “Utility Corridors” and here’s everything you need to know about them. – History of The Utilidors According to modern legend, Walt Disney noticed that the immersive experience was broken by watching a costumed cast member…
Read MoreHow Do I Book an Adult Disney Princess Makeover at Walt Disney World?
Dreams do come true! For any Disney lady who has visited the parks and felt a little twinge of jealousy over the mini princess makeovers churning out of Bippity Bobbity Boutique wander the party – your time to shine is now! Walt Disney World has made our 8-year-old inner monologue sequel with delight over their…
Read MoreWhat Life Lessons Are Taught by Disney Films?
Disney films are not only fun to watch, they contain some valuable life lessons. We scoured our Disney movie collection and came up with the following quotes that teach us a valuable life lesson. Here are a few of our favorites: Rafiki – The Lion King “Oh yes, the past can hurt. But, the way…
Read MoreAsk Disney Adulting: How Much Are My Disney Collectibles Worth?
DISCLAIMER: Disney Adulting is NOT an official Disney merchandise appraiser or dealer. We do not provide services to determine how much your collectibles are worth, nor do we help you find buyers. However, we may from time-to-time help you find out more information about your collectible, however, we always recommend seeking out one of the following…
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