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Could Disneyland’s Coco Ride Be a Test for EPCOT?
Hey there, Disney fans! It’s been a few weeks since D23, and I’m still soaking in all the updates Disney shared with us. While I know some fans found this year’s event a little underwhelming, I have to say, I actually enjoyed the focus on real-time updates and construction progress for projects that are already … Could Disneyland’s Coco Ride Be a Test for EPCOT?
The Bright Future of Disneyland’s Tomorrowland is in the Past
The D23 Expo is behind us, and Disney park fans were given a massive amount of information about the various projects underway, including a few surprises. On Saturday evening, Neil Patrick Harris took the stage at the Honda Center as the host of the Disney Experiences Showcase, leading viewers through updates on projects underway across … The Bright Future of Disneyland’s Tomorrowland is in the Past
Why D23 Is the Perfect Time to Announce a New EPCOT Country
EPCOT‘s 50th anniversary is coming up on October 1, 2032, and if Disney wants to make the milestone truly special, the time to announce a major addition may be sooner than many fans expect. This year’s D23 Fan Expo would be the perfect opportunity for Disney to reveal plans for a new World Showcase pavilion, … Why D23 Is the Perfect Time to Announce a New EPCOT Country
3 Disney World Lands That Deserve a Signature Restaurant
Beyond the food itself, the best Disney restaurants feel like extensions of the lands around them. They give guests a chance to slow down, take in the details, and become part of the story in a way that a quick-service meal simply cannot. With only a few signature restaurants inside the parks, it got me … 3 Disney World Lands That Deserve a Signature Restaurant
Does Disneyland Park Still Need a Tomorrowland?
On a recent episode of the Connecting with Walt podcast, host Michael Bowling and I discussed the problems with Disneyland’s many versions of Tomorrowland and even came up with a few of our own ideas for updates to the troubled land. The discussion got me thinking that maybe there really isn’t a solution for Tomorrowland … Does Disneyland Park Still Need a Tomorrowland?
Disney Imagineering In the Parks vs. Out of the Parks
Lately, Walt Disney Imagineering almost feels like two completely different creative teams. There is the version of Imagineering working inside the theme parks themselves, and then there is the side handling the resort and DVC expansions. The difference between the two has become hard to ignore. Inside the parks, Imagineering has been on a hot … Disney Imagineering In the Parks vs. Out of the Parks
4 Cancelled Disney Attractions Fans Are Still Begging to See
The Disney theme parks are always evolving. Throughout history, Disney fans have seen the parks they love continue to grow and expand, welcoming new attractions to their portfolios. Currently, Disney is actively working on numerous projects around the globe as part of the “supercharge” effort by new CEO Josh D’Amaro. At Walt Disney World, some … 4 Cancelled Disney Attractions Fans Are Still Begging to See
All Four Disney World Parks Need a Second Starbucks
I actually think all four Walt Disney World parks could benefit from a second Starbucks location. And this is coming from someone who does not even drink coffee. I travel with coffee people. Because of that, I often find myself standing in a very long Starbucks line during the exact part of the day when … All Four Disney World Parks Need a Second Starbucks
Dear Disney Parks, None of This Is Rocket Science
Disney Parks fans have been saying the quiet part loud for years now, and somehow the people making the decisions keep acting like they cannot hear us. So let’s go through it, because one day Disney is going to do some of these things and act completely surprised by the overwhelming positive response, and I … Dear Disney Parks, None of This Is Rocket Science
New Disneyland Skyway Straw Clip Lands April 22 – And It’s Stirring Up Some BIG Nostalgia
There’s a new little piece of Disneyland history arriving this week, and it’s the kind of thing that’s going to hit longtime fans right in the feels. Starting April 22, guests can pick up the Skyway Straw Clip, a tiny red gondola inspired by the classic Disneyland Skyway. It’s simple. It’s cute. And, it’s the … New Disneyland Skyway Straw Clip Lands April 22 – And It’s Stirring Up Some BIG Nostalgia
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