Lou... 3,118 Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Walt Disney World Roy Disney changed it from Disney World to honor his brother Walt after his death.Animal KingdomIt was Wild Animal Kingdom. Disney removed the "Wild" from the name in part to avoid a potential conflict with Mutual of Omaha's "Wild Kingdom" TV show.DisneyThe family's original name was D'Isigny. Originally from France, Isigny-Sur-Mer was the village where Walt's relatives came from.Fulton's Crab HouseOriginally it was Empress Lilly, named after Walt Disney's wife Lillian. Daisy DuckIt was Donna Duck.Goofy Whos's full name is Goofy G. Goof was Dippy Dawg. His first story was named "Dippy the Goof" and is where the name Goofy originated from. PlutoWas Rover.Mickey Most people know that it was Mortimer.MinnieMinnie is her nick name. Minerva is her full name. PureTcrazy...rita and BradyBzLyn...Mo 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momoffive aka Loretta 34 Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Things I never knew. Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureTcrazy...rita 380 Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 It was Wild Animal Kingdom. Disney removed the "Wild" from the name in part to avoid a potential conflict with Mutual of Omaha's "Wild Kingdom" TV show.I didn't realize that. In my mind they were always connected because they always came on together when I was young! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Otter Spotter aka Debbie 58 Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Hollywood StudioOriginally Disney's MGM Studio. I'm not positive why the name change, but I think it was because Disney merged with Pixar & did not want the park associated with any specific movie production company. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MLM5.. aka Judy 97 Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Glad they changed Daisy.. Donna just isnt the same for me.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted May 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Hollywood Studio Originally Disney's MGM Studio. I'm not positive why the name change, but I think it was because Disney merged with Pixar & did not want the park associated with any specific movie production company.Good one Debbie. Forgot all about it. Your guess is close to the official Disney response.According to Disney, the name change came about because it better represented what the park was all about in the present era. The name MGM was too focused on one studio and represented the Golden era in movies and that there was no falling out between MGM & Disney.Unofficialy there was a lot of litigation going on regarding the MGM name. Disney thought that they had the exclusive rights, turned out they didn't. The MGM name was being used in Las Vegas and Disney felt that their reputation would be harmed by the connection to Las Vegas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 WEDWAY PEOPLE MOVER - TOMORROWLAND TRANSIT AUTHORITY - TTA PEOPLEMOVERTHE VILLAGE RESORT - THE DISNEY VILLAGE RESORT - DISNEY INSTITUTE RESORT - DISNEY'S SARATOGA SPRINGS RESORT AND SPA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 The Disney Inn - Shades of Green Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DebbieT11 5 Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Shades of Green resort was originally opened as the Golf Resort. Then, it was renamed the Disney Inn.(ETA - rats, Cherie....we were posting at the same time!! ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Shades of Green resort was originally opened as the Golf Resort. Then, it was renamed the Disney Inn.(ETA - rats, Cherie....we were posting at the same time!! )Good thing though cause you added something I forgot about :banana: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureTcrazy...rita 380 Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Port Orleans Riverside used to be Dixie Landings. I still have my mug! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted May 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Port Orleans Riverside used to be Dixie Landings. I still have my mug!Quote from the WDW Library and Research Center.On March 1, 2001, the transformation of Disney's Dixie Landings Resort and Disney's Port Orleans Resort into one resort began with changes to road signage in and around the two resorts. Disney's Port Orleans Resort and Disney's Dixie Landings Resort will complete the transformation process and officially merge to form a single resort on April 1, 2001. The combined resort will be called Disney's Port Orleans Resort with the area, formerly known as Disney's Port Orleans Resort, changing its name to the French Quarter region, and the area, formerly known as Disney's Dixie Landings Resort, changing its name to the Riverside region. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted May 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Shades of Green resort was originally opened as the Golf Resort. Then, it was renamed the Disney Inn.From the WDW Library & Research CenterOn December 14, 1973, the Golf Resort opens at the Walt Disney World Resort.On February 4, 1986 the name was changed to The Disney Inn.On February 1, 1994, the Armed Forces Recreation Center assumes control and changes the name to Shades of Green on Walt Disney World Resort. AFRC operates the Resort for members of the U.S. Armed Forces community. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 OK, I'll post this in the RIGHT placeCountdown to Extinction - Dinosaur Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Oh and another:Disney's Polynesian Luau - Disney's Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted May 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Countdown to Extinction - Dinosaur No wonder I couldn't find that ride.Who the heck ever called it the "Disney's Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show"? It's the Luau, and skip the Polynesian part too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Total Joker ... TJ 203 Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Lake Buena Vista Shopping Village - Walt Disney World Village - Disney Village Marketplace - Downtown Disney.I still call it Disney Shopping Village... :raspberry: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted May 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Lake Buena Vista Shopping Village - Walt Disney World Village - Disney Village Marketplace - Downtown Disney.I still call it Disney Shopping Village.Just to keep things straight. The entire area is called the Downtown Disney area and is divided into 3 sections, Downtown Disney West Side, Downtown Disney Marketplace and Pleasure Island, for now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Total Joker ... TJ 203 Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Lake Buena Vista Shopping Village - Walt Disney World Village - Disney Village Marketplace - Downtown Disney Marketplace.I still call it Disney Shopping Village... :raspberry: :raspberry: Ok, I fixed it! :raspberry: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted May 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Ok, I fixed it! Ya, sure you did? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCTigerCock 171 Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Ya, sure you did?We call it LBV. :popcorn: Pop still calls Magic Kingdom, Disney World. :heart: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 We call it LBV. :popcorn: Pop still calls Magic Kingdom, Disney World. :heart:My mother does too. They have been down there ONE TIME in their entire life for one day, and mother says "we didn't go to Disney World, we went to Epcot" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCTigerCock 171 Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 My mother does too. They have been down there ONE TIME in their entire life for one day, and mother says "we didn't go to Disney World, we went to Epcot" :rofl2: He has been MANY times. I have stopped attempting to correct him. Those that paid for most of the trips, names/calls whatever. :banana: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roller ... aka Ed 351 Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 How about something that had a few changes, but is basically the same - such as Alien Encounter/Stitch Encounter? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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