• Walt’s Apartment – Disneyland Hotel

    Have an exclusive look inside the beautiful ‘Walt’s Apartment’ suite at the Disneyland Hotel.

  • In the Footsteps of a Disneyland Hotel Castle Club Cast Member

    Read our interview with Yann Barose.

  • Designing the Golf Disneyland Clubhouse

    Discover why this building is not themed like the Parks or Hotels.

  • Designing Adventureland – The Curious Giraffe

    Learn about the design & origins of the “La Girafe Curieuse" shop, Disneyland Paris.

  • In the Footsteps of a Disney VoluntEAR

    Read our report of the visit of the charity ‘Le Noel des Déshérités’.

Welcome to Designing Disney Research Center.

Fan website, investigating, and encouraging others to investigate, the art and history of Disney theme parks, in the firm belief that a good understanding of their creation and roots will fuel higher appreciation of their beauty and unique charm. Read more.

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DesignWe take you behind the scenes and show you how Disney theme park magic is made.

History

HistoryPast and Present. We give you an overview of the evolution of the Disney parks and resorts.

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People

PeopleEverything you need to know about the most legendary Walt Disney Imagineers.

Calendar

On this DayRead about mayor events that happened today in Disney theme park history.

Book Reviews

Book ReviewsDiscover the ‘must-read’ books about the art and history of Disney parks and resorts.

Current Events

Current EventsStay up-to-date with the latest from all of the Disney theme parks across the globe.

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Walt’s Apartment – Disneyland Hotel

Join us as we take you on a tour of this beautiful suite and talk about the design features that were borrowed from the apartment the Disney’s had in California.
 

In the Footsteps of a Disneyland Hotel Castle Club Cast Member

Mister Yann Barose shows us around the Disneyland Hotel Castle Club. Take this chance to enter a world of luxury and personalized service!

Designing the Golf Disneyland Clubhouse

We explain why this hidden gem of Disneyland Paris architecture is – just like few other structures at the Resort – not themed.

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