AUTHOR: Tim Carlson
Why I Hate Camping But Love Fort Wilderness Campground at Disney World
Let’s get one thing straight right away: I’m not outdoorsy. My idea of a nature walk is the dash from Big Thunder Mountain to TRON Lightcycle / Run because I don’t want to miss my Lightning Lane window. I don’t own hiking boots. I don’t enjoy sleeping under the stars. And I’m not particularly fond … Why I Hate Camping But Love Fort Wilderness Campground at Disney World
The Hottest Spots in Walt Disney World That Desperately Need More Shade
Walt Disney World is world-class when it comes to theming, storytelling, and guest experiences, but one area where it consistently falls short is shade. Florida’s climate is no joke. From April through October, the heat and humidity are intense. While Disney can’t control the weather, it can absolutely control how comfortable its parks and resorts … The Hottest Spots in Walt Disney World That Desperately Need More Shade
The REAL Reason I’m Happy to See Star Wars Launch Bay Close at Disney World
The real reason I’m happy to see Star Wars Launch Bay close has less to do with what it was and more to do with what its closure could finally allow. There’s a chance, just maybe, that this marks the beginning of the end for the so-called “locked timeline” inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. I’ll … The REAL Reason I’m Happy to See Star Wars Launch Bay Close at Disney World
Disney Starlight Parade’s Biggest Weakness – By the Numbers
After nearly a decade without a nighttime parade at Magic Kingdom, Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away feels like a long-overdue return to tradition. With its illuminated floats, sweeping original score, and dramatic lighting effects, the parade certainly delivers on spectacle. Something all Disney Park fans should be excited about. But even in its early … Disney Starlight Parade’s Biggest Weakness – By the Numbers
Bob Iger Could Learn What NOT to Do From C.V. Wood
To be compared to C.V. Wood was, in Walt Disney’s world, an insult of the highest order. Wood was once a key figure in the creation of Disneyland. He served as Disneyland’s first general manager and played a central role in its early development. But as the park opened and the Disney company took shape, … Bob Iger Could Learn What NOT to Do From C.V. Wood
Is the New Walt Disney Animatronic Creepy?
Disneyland’s upcoming show Walt Disney – A Magical Life is drawing attention for more than just its sentimental storytelling of Walt Disney, and his life. It features a lifelike animatronic figure of Walt Disney himself. Meant to honor the man behind the magic, the animatronic was previewed earlier today, and while many fans were curious … Is the New Walt Disney Animatronic Creepy?
What the New Villains Land and Piston Peak Should Look Like at Magic Kingdom
Let me start with a disclaimer: I’m not an Imagineer. I have no credentials in theme park design or engineering, just years of Disney Parks fandom and a brain full of ideas I probably spend too much time daydreaming about. That being said, sometimes it’s fun to play in the sandbox of possibility, especially with … What the New Villains Land and Piston Peak Should Look Like at Magic Kingdom
What Turns Fans Into Disney Adults? Here’s Why the Magic Sticks
Let’s get this out of the way: “Disney Adults” have become the internet’s favorite punching bag. The memes. The mockery. The never-ending “how could a grown-up love a place built for children?” argument. And sure, it’s an easy joke, until you realize the magic of Disney isn’t confined to childhood, and maybe never was. Walt … What Turns Fans Into Disney Adults? Here’s Why the Magic Sticks
Are Shorter Attention Spans Changing the Way Disney Designs Rides?
It’s no secret that attention spans are getting shorter. We live in a world where 10-second TikTok videos dominate our feeds, people watch TV with their phones in hand, and even long-form content is broken down into bite-sized clips. Naturally, this shift in how we consume entertainment is impacting how companies create it, and Disney … Are Shorter Attention Spans Changing the Way Disney Designs Rides?
CNN Commentator Sparks Debate After Mocking Disney Adults
Hating on “Disney adults,” grown-ups who enjoy Disney theme parks, movies, and merchandise, has become an all too familiar, often tired trope on the internet. But this week, it took a darker and far more disturbing turn when CNN commentator and conservative strategist Scott Jennings delivered a remark that many found cruel and dehumanizing. During … CNN Commentator Sparks Debate After Mocking Disney Adults
