It seems we haven’t seen the end of some Disney movie franchises quite yet. After a disappointing year for Disney animation, Disney Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger revealed that Disney is moving towards producing sequels of some of its most popular franchises – but they may not be the ones Disney fans were hoping for. With Disney’s 100th anniversary already ...
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The Behind-the-Scenes Haunted Mansion Tour You Can Do For Free
“Welcome, Foolish Mortals!” The Haunted Mansion is a classic Disney ride, one sure to conjure plenty of smiles, frights, and nostalgia. Inspiring Disney Park merchandise, Halloween parade floats, movies (starring Eddie Murphy and now Owen Wilson), and even The Muppets Haunted Mansion Disney+ show, the dark ride attraction features a ride-through tour in Omnimover vehicles called “Doom Buggies”. Featuring classic Disney ...
Read More »Can You ACTUALLY Buy a Car At EPCOT’s Test Track?
“Energizing for Power test.” Test Track is one of EPCOT’s most popular attractions, a high-speed car ride that lets Walt Disney Word Guests experience a simulated journey through the testing procedures that General Motors uses to evaluate its concept cars. The thrill ride culminates in a high-speed drive around the exterior of the EPCOT attraction, one that leaves Guests’ hair ...
Read More »Why Prince Harry Will Miss Splash Mountain More Than Most
There’s been a real “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah” about the recent closure of the iconic Splash Mountain attraction at Walt Disney World. The log flume has been a fan-favorite for years, and now, The Princess and the Frog (2009) is replacing the Magic Kingdom ride when Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opens in 2024. While many Disney fans are excited to see Princess Tiana and ...
Read More »Booked a Disney World Trip for February? Here’s What You Need to Know
Let the countdown commence! So, you’ve booked your hotel, your flight, your all-important Disney tickets, and those Disney Park reservations? Get ready for the magic to begin on your February Disney vacation! Walt Disney World is getting some major changes next month, alongside major events and some returning experiences. So, before you head off to the Walt Disney World Resort, ...
Read More »Disney Makes Surprising Change to COVID Vaccination Rules
Remember when Disney magic was paused a few years ago? Disney destinations were heavily impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic, with capacity restrictions and increased health and safety protocols at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and Adventures by Disney severely affecting Disney travel. A big aspect of this was vaccination and testing requirements. While the Center for Disease Control and ...
Read More »A Complete Look At ALL The Disney Attractions We’ve Lost
“Time to be movin’ along!” It’s been a wild end of an era at Magic Kingdom, with long queues, interesting “memorials,” and expensive reselling of ride water all commemorating the final moments of the iconic Disney ride Splash Mountain. With the recent loss of Splash Mountain literally “splashed” all over the internet, it only means we’re now thinking about what ...
Read More »The Fantasmic! Tip That Disney Won’t Tell You
“Some imagination, huh?” It’s one of Disney’s most beloved shows, featuring characters like Mickey Mouse, Maleficent, Pocahontas, Tinker Bell, and more. And we’re sure we’re not the only ones who call this show a tearjerker! The popular Disney nighttime spectacular Fantasmic! returned with new sequences and characters after a long closure during the pandemic, returning May 28, 2022 to Disneyland Park ...
Read More »Disney’s Ambitious ‘Star Wars’ Hotel Is In Trouble – Here’s Why
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser was the sought-after ticket for Star Wars fans when it launched back in March 2022. The eagerly-awaited Galactic Starcruiser hotel takes Guests on a (simulated) two-night voyage through a galaxy far, far away. While aboard the Galactic Starcruiser, Guests are fully immersed in the Star Wars story, as each decision they make shapes the outcome of their journey. Now, it seems, the Force ...
Read More »Universal Is Lazier Than Disney – And Here’s Why
It’s an ongoing debate that has many answers – which is better: Universal or Disney? Sure, Universal has the thrills and, of course, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Hogwarts Express, while Disney has Mickey Mouse, more theme parks, and ultimately, more magic. But with new attractions at the Universal Orlando Resort relying heavily on screens and 3D, are ...
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