I've enjoyed a life-long love affair with magazines. And what's not to love? They're shiny, portable, have lots of photographs, and are chock-full of stories just long enough to satisfy those of us who might have a smidge of Adult ADD.
And there are DISNEY-THEMED magazines! I've subscribed to a few, and I read them cover-to-cover, jotting down the occasional note for future trip planning. I've saved them all, because, well, they're DISNEY! :-)
This is another post that I hope to update occasionally, as I read through more issues. This is a list of magazines I've actually read. There are other issues scattered about my house, patiently waiting their turn.
Unless otherwise noted, these are not affiliated with, authorized by, or owned by The Walt Disney Company or any affiliated companies.
Celebrations: Discovering the Magic of Walt Disney World
Celebrations is a full-color, glossy confection of photographs and articles covering every inch of the Walt Disney World Resort. Regular columns include restaurant reviews, a Hidden Mickeys article by Steve Barrett (author of the Hidden Mickey Field Guide series), quizzes, Kids Kolumns, and various items from Lou Mongello. Celebrations is published six times per year.
Subscription information here.
- Volume 1, Number 2, November/December 2008: Holiday Issue
- Issue 24, July/August 2012: Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah!
- Issue 25, September/October 2012: The Power of Imagination
- Issue 26, November/December 2012: A Whole New World
- Issue 27, January/February 2013: New Enchantments
- Issue 28, March/April 2013: Creating Magic
- Issue 29, May/June 2013: Fantasy Meets Reality
- Issue 30: July/August 2013: From Sea to Shining Sea
- Issue 33: January/February 2014 New Explorations
- Issue 34: March/April 2014 The Wild Frontier
- Issue 38: November/December 2014: Peace on Earth
- Issue 53: May/June 2017: The Dream of Tomorrow
Orlando Attractions Magazine
As its name implies, Orlando Attractions covers the entire Orlando area. Also a full-color, glossy magazine, it covers news and reviews of the major tourist draws in the area, along with a few pages on further-flung theme parks. Being the largest attraction in the area, Walt Disney World is well-represented. If you're also interested in Universal, Sea World, Legoland, etc., though, it's hard to go wrong with this publication. Orlando Attractions is published four times a year.
Subscription information can be found here
- Volume 5, Issue 3, Summer 2012: Cover story: "Minion Mayhem & More"
- Volume 5, Issue 4, Fall 2012: Cover story: "The Mystery Behind The Haunted Mansin's Hatbox Ghost"
- Volume 6, Issue 1, Winter 2012/2013: Cover Story: "New Fantasyland Now Open"
- Volume 6, Issue 2, Spring 2013: Cover Story: "Drinking (and eating) Around the World at Epcot"
- Volume 6, Issue 3, Summer 2013: Cover Story: "New Antarctica Area Opens at Seaworld"
- Volume 6, Issue 4, Fall 2013: Cover Story: "Transformers Roll Out at Universal"
