Andrew Kiste

Andrew Kiste is a high school history teacher and author, whose popular books, A Historical Tour of Walt Disney World, Walt Disney and the 1964-1965 New York World's Fair, and The Early Life of Walt Disney examine the storied history of both the parks and the Walt Disney Company.

Around the World

Andrew KisteMay 14, 2026

A Walt Disney World Retrospective: Ten Magical Milestones of the 2010s

2005 was the end of an era for the Walt Disney Company. Michael Eisner, the company’s CEO, stepped down, making…
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Around the World

Andrew KisteMay 9, 2026

A Walt Disney World Retrospective: Ten Magical Milestones of the 2000s

As the ball dropped in Times Square, everyone in America, perhaps even the world, held their breath. At Epcot, the…
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Andrew KisteMay 1, 2026

A Walt Disney World Retrospective: Ten Magical Milestones of the 1990s

The sound of applause echoed through the Los Angeles conference hall as Disney CEO Michael Eisner stepped off the stage…
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Dining

Andrew KisteApril 27, 2026

Six Restaurants on Guests’ Bucket List at Disney World

When one plans their trip to Walt Disney World, an excessive amount of attention and anticipation is given to the…
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Andrew KisteApril 24, 2026

A Walt Disney World Retrospective: Ten Magical Milestones of the 1980s

Joy. Hope. Friendship. A place where “human achievements are celebrated through imagination, wonders of enterprise, and concepts of a future…
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Andrew KisteApril 18, 2026

A Walt Disney World Retrospective: Ten Magical Milestones of the 1970s

October 1, 1971. Roy Disney stood in the beating Florida sun, Mickey Mouse at his side. As expectant faces gazed…
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The Parks

Andrew KisteNovember 28, 2025

Four Hidden Tributes to Imagineers in the Magic Kingdom

The Walt Disney Company has always been great about recognizing the accomplishments of its employees, including the Imagineers who helped…
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Dining

Andrew KisteMarch 4, 2022

My Must-Do Quick Service Restaurants at Walt Disney World

A trip to Walt Disney World is not only an opportunity to immerse oneself in story and experience in world-class…
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The Parks

Andrew KisteFebruary 21, 2022

Top 4 Shops at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for Unique, Themed Merchandise

A vacation to Walt Disney World wouldn’t be complete without a souvenir to commemorate the trip. Many of the stores…
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Andrew KisteFebruary 14, 2022

Five Lesser-Known Disney Projects That Were Not Theme Parks

Whenever one is in public and hears someone talking about ‘Disney,’ one’s mind likely goes immediately to the films or…
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