Becky Tyndall Burkett

The genesis of Disneyland in the 1950s is a tale not only of visionary creativity on the part of the great visionary himself, Walter Elias Disney, but also of the strategic partnerships and unique privileges that Walt skillfully harnessed in an…

Credit: Inside the Magic An excitable young fan at Los Angeles International Airport imagined she had encountered the great visionary Walt Disney. She would later learn that she wasn’t losing her mind, after all. Preserving a Lifelong Legacy A woman…

In the annals of American entertainment history, few figures loom as large as entertainment titans Lucille Ball and Walt Disney. Both are icons whose innovations and personalities transformed the landscape of television and film. Yet, their paths,…

A brand-new Disney park quietly opened in the heart of Denver, Colorado, much to the surprise of the entertainment giant’s fans. But though it became increasingly popular with guests, its ownership was even more “striking” than its attractions, and…

After a day in the parks at Walt Disney World, you might return to your resort hotel with a sunburn, a skinny wallet, and tired feet, but the one thing you probably won’t have is mosquito bites. But why are there no mosquitoes at Disney World? The…

The Walt Disney Archives is coming to the Lone Star State, and this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity may never come around again. Credit: Disney Archives/Canva Preserving The Walt Disney Company’s Legacy The Walt Disney Company is more than 100 years…

After a full day at the parks at the Walt Disney World Resort, guests return to their Resort Hotel rooms to rest, relax, recount their day, and think over the memories they created that day. And they return with all sorts of things in tow. They…

The Walt Disney Company recently faced the loss of its rights to the first version of Mickey Mouse, bringing an end to a nearly 100-year copyright on the most recognizable fictional character in history. Now, in its 101st year, the company has lost…

An exciting Disney Parks attraction, nearing completion and an opening date, was totally scrapped as it presented a problem that was unsolvable–even for Imagineers. Credit: Disney Related: The Lines Are Insane at Disney World, And It’s All Your Fault…

A graphic designer in Kansas City, Missouri, is cashing in on Steamboat Willie’s trek into the public domain in a very inspiring way–by taking inspiration from the visionary genius of the man behind the legendary mouse and honoring him like never…

For years, guests have debated about whether alcohol should be sold at Walt Disney World, and while everyone is certainly entitled to his or her own opinions about alcohol in the Central Florida Disney parks, when all is said and done, the…

Fans of the genius animator and creative visionary Walter Elias Disney may have noticed it. Disney’s business colleagues probably took note of it. Even viewers at home who watched Walt Disney’s evening programs on ABC during the 1950s and 1960s…

For Disney superfans, there’s no such thing as visiting Disney World or Disneyland too much. That concept is altogether inconceivable, and it’s why they become frustrated when asked, “You’re going again?” (Cue the conglomerate eye-roll.) And while…

In all of recorded history, there’s perhaps no greater visionary, creative genius, entrepreneur, or dreamer than the incomparable Walter Elias Disney. Walt had a magic all his own–and the vision with which to bring that magic to dazzling life (with a…

Disney is gearing up to say goodbye to Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse, and for the first time, the company is talking about what the loss will mean for Disney and for fans, but says though the company is losing the rights to Mickey, it has not given up…

More than 50 years ago, Walt Disney World celebrated its first holiday season, and the center point of the celebration was the Candlelight Processional, but do you know who the very first celebrity narrator was for the event, which was held on Main…

December 15 is a big day in Disney history. The date marks the anniversary of the passing of the man who started it all: the legendary genius animator and creator, Walter Elias Disney. Disney passed away at the age of just 65 years old on December…

Walt Disney’s Steamboat Willie is soon to set sail one final time, and the journey will be a one-way trip. But his destination is still unknown, as copyright protection law is a many-splendored thing. And while some think of the loss of Steamboat…

Walt Disney’s birthday is cause for celebration for millions of fans all the world over, but for the people in a tiny Chicago neighborhood, Walt’s birthday is more than a date on the calendar; it’s a production. RELATED: Timeless Photos of Walt…

How many times have signed your name today? If you work in an office, you’ve likely had to sign your name on paperwork requested by another employee or manager. If you have children, you might have had to sign your name on a document from your…