Archive for Thursday, September 30, 2021
Intersection: The Magic Kingdom Turns 50
This week Walt Disney World kicks off more than a year of celebration to mark the 50th anniversary of the Magic Kingdom. Walt Disney didn’t live to see his dream for a Florida theme park become a reality but his vision has transformed the region's economy, landscape and culture.
Published in Intersection Podcast
Published in Intersection Podcast
‘Eat Like Walt’ Charts The Culinary History Of Disneyland
When he opened Disneyland to a preview audience in 1955, Walt Disney declared the 20 eateries at the park a land unto themselves. Author Marcy Carriker Smothers explores the culinary history of Walt Disney in her book- Eat Like Walt- The Wonderful World of Disney Food.
Published in Central Florida News, Intersection
Published in Central Florida News, Intersection
LGBT+ Center Executive Director George Wallace Reflects On Disney’s Impact On LGBTQ+ Rights
George Wallace, the executive director of The LGBT+ Center Orlando, joins Intersection to talk about Disney World and LGBTQ rights.
Published in Central Florida News, Intersection
Published in Central Florida News, Intersection
From A Swamp To A Tourism Hub: 50 Years Of Walt Disney World
The opening of the Magic Kingdom in 1971 signaled a profound shift in the identity of the region. Aaron H. Goldberg writes about this in his book 'Buying Disney’s World: The Story of How Florida Swampland Became Walt Disney World.' WMFE's Talia Blake talks with Goldberg about Disney's impact on the economy and landscape of Central Florida
Published in Central Florida News, Intersection
Published in Central Florida News, Intersection
Walt Disney World Kicks Off 50th Anniversary Celebrations
The 50th anniversary celebrations for Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom kick off tomorrow. The company is marking 50 years since the park opened with an 18-month long calendar of events.
Published in Central Florida News, Intersection
Published in Central Florida News, Intersection
Eminem Surprises Fans At The Opening Of His ‘Mom’s Spaghetti’ Restaurant In Detroit
The shop, named after a line in his seminal song "Lose Yourself," is in the rappers hometown. It's a brick-and-mortar version of a pop-up shop Eminem's team started in 2017.
Published in NPR News
Published in NPR News