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Disney, The Muppets, and Jim Henson Does Disney finally understand how to handle the Muppets? Disney just closed the Muppets Courtyard in Hollywood Studios to make way for Monstropolis. But while Muppet Vision 3D, Jim Henson’s Last Muppet project, is gone, the Muppets aren't leaving Hollywood Studio...

Mickey Mouse is the most recognizable character on Earth—but in the 1950s, he looked a little… different....and he sold cars! Thanks to Disney's secret ad lab department! If you’ve ever seen the 1955 Nash Rambler commercials, you might have noticed a version of Mickey that feels more like a modern a...

Did you have a shelf full of those iconic colorful-spined Disney's Wonderful World of Reading books as a kid? They had that Red book, Blue globe, Mickey Ear Logo at the top! You probably remember the magic of receiving a new story in the mail, addressed specifically to you—but do you know how they a...

Why did ViewMaster Reels look more immersive than the multi-million dollar Disney movies it was based on?** Before CGI and VR, Disney fans had a secret portal into the movies: the View-Master. But there’s a mystery at the heart of those tiny film reels. While the movies were flat, 2D animation cels,...

Disney Sing-Along Songs were the ultimate 90s childhood ritual—but they weren't exactly a Disney original. Did you grow up sitting on the living room carpet, waiting for the "bouncing ball" to start? In today’s episode, we’re pulling the tape out of the vault to discover the secret history of the Di...