disneysecrets — Disney History Blog

The Ballad of Mulan

We all know Disney’s telling of the story Mulan, but who really is Mulan? Is she based on a real person in history? Is Li Shang part of the original story? What did Disney change about it? Find out here.

E-Ticket: Space Mountain

Another E-Ticket post about Space Mountain! Learn about when the idea was brought up by Walt, when they actually started building and the inspiration behind it, the grand openings in both parks, and how fast the coaster really is.

Characters You Didn't Know Were Voiced by the Same Person (Part Two)

Part 2 of characters you didn’t know were voiced by the same people! I find this topic so interesting, and Disney has housed so many legends over the years that I’m sure I’ll be able to find more for a part 3! For now, check out part 2 here:

One Year Anniversary - My Blog Turns 1!

My blog is officially one years old! Although I didn’t move to this website until January 2020, I’ve been running under The Disney Classics for one year now. It’s been one of my favourite projects, kept me busy when I was feeling unproductive, and I’ve learned so much and felt so welcomed. Love this community, thank you.

Why Alice Changed The Fate of Disney Forever

When thinking about what characters and movies impacted the Disney company the most, most people turn to Snow White, or Cinderella. Alice is often overlooked, but it’s important to remember that we would not have the company at all today if it wasn’t for Walt’s fascination with the character. Find out more about how Alice in Wonderland changed the fate of the company forever.

Characters You Didn't Know Were Voiced by the Same Person

Have you ever heard familiar voices, but from different movies? A lot of the times we believe characters have all their own unique voices, and in some cases this is true, but what some of us may not know is a lot of our favourite characters are all voiced by the same person. Read more about who has played multiple Disney roles here.

The Disneyland Medallion

Are you a Disneyland souvenir collector? The Disneyland medallion is the perfect piece of history from the park that has been sold for decades, the only problem is that some of the earlier ones don’t have dates on them. Read more to find out how I found out mine was from when Walt was around.

Disneyland's Hidden Secrets Part Two

If you enjoyed part 1, here’s part 2! Just some of Disneyland’s Hidden Secrets that people have found over the years and that I have also found within the park.