For those of us who can’t ALWAYS be in the parks at Disney World, we find the nostalgia WHEREVER we can get it!
Miss you…
From binge-watching Disney+ to scouring new merch on shopDisney to recreating Disney recipes, there are LOADS of ways we can bring the Disney magic when we’re at home!
Another fun way to get nostalgic is with some good ol’ fashioned Disney trivia!
Psst EPCOT was almost a LOT different
A great way to pretend you’re in the parks AND test your knowledge of all things Disney, we put together some fun Disney trivia questions, from park history to movie lore! So let’s see how much you know!
Question
When did Walt Disney Studios’ first full-length film come out?
Was it one of these?
And what was it?
Answer
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, released in 1937!
Snow White!
It’s a classic that stands the test time, as evidenced by the fact that Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is routinely the longest line in Disney World!
Question
Before there was Mickey Mouse, what character was Walt Disney’s FIRST animation?
Mickey Mouse water painting
Hint: it wasn’t Minnie, either!
Answer
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit!
You guys — it’s OSWALD!
He’s cute and all, but let’s just say we’re glad we get to dine at Chef Mickey’s and not…Chef Oswald’s.
Question
How many square miles is Disney World?
You’re gonna need some maps
Let’s just say it’s BIG.
Answer
About 40 square miles!
Animal Kingdom map
For context, that’s twice the size of Manhattan!
Question
What did EPCOT originally stand for?
Spaceship Earth
Ya know, before it was conceptualized as a theme park?
Answer
Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow.
It’s come a long way!
Between the HOT new rides and outta this world restaurants, EPCOT has come a LONG way since its original vision as a futuristic living community!
Question
What is the fastest ride in Disney World?
Hint: it isn’t this
Some go slow, and some go FAST.
Answer
Test Track!
Test Track
Outpacing the likes of Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster and Space Mountain, this EPCOT attraction zooms to a speed of 65 mph!
Question
What was the first animated movie to be nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars?
The Oscars billboard in Disney Springs
Hint: Toy Story 3 and Up were the only other two animated movies to earn the same nomination.
Answer
Beauty and the Beast!
Movie stars!
It was nominated for six awards at the 1992 Oscars, losing Best Picture to the decidedly NON-Disney film, The Silence of the Lambs.
Question
What were the first words Mickey Mouse was animated to say?
Mickey Mouse tank top
Hint: it wasn’t “oh gosh!”
Answer
Hot dogs!
Mickey is clearly a fan of Casey’s Corner
Weirdly enough, his first word wasn’t “waffle!” Or “Dole Whip!”
Question
What is the highest grossing animated Disney film?
AMC Disney Springs
And how much do you think it MADE?
Answer
Frozen 2!
Elsa
The 2019 sequel was a HUGE hit, earning $1.45 billion at the global box office!
Question
How many happy haunts reside in The Haunted Mansion?
Looks like a good time tbh
It’s a pretty big mansion, after all.
Answer
999!
Room for one more!
But there’s room for 1,000…
Question
How many hotel rooms are in Disney World?
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Friendly reminder that Disney World is TWICE the size of Manhattan.
Answer
36,000!
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort lobby
Across 25 resorts, that’s enough rooms for you and 35,999 of your closest friends!
Question
What is Disney’s private island called?
Mickey Mouse on his own private island
It’s our FAVORITE stop on a Disney cruise!
Answer
Castaway Cay!
Castaway Cay
It’s a 1,000-acre island in the Caribbean, but only about 55 of those acres are actually developed by Disney.
Castaway Cay
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