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Disney’s Been Advancing Into Australia; Is a New Park Next?
As an Aussie girl growing up in the 80s, I was one of the lucky few who got to do things that the average person didn’t. Thanks to our family business, which has strong ties in the United States, my family and I were given the opportunity to travel at a time when leaving the … Disney’s Been Advancing Into Australia; Is a New Park Next?
Are You Happy With Your Country’s World Showcase Pavilion?
EPCOT’s World Showcase is the centerpiece attraction of this second-born Florida Disney Park. Eleven countries are represented in this portion of the park, including Mexico, China, France, Italy, the United States, Canada, the UK, Japan, Morocco, Germany, and Norway. Though each pavilion is impressive in its design and concept, they aren’t all created equally. Some … Are You Happy With Your Country’s World Showcase Pavilion?
Should There Be a New Disney Junior Park?
With the never-ending talk of a fifth gate at Walt Disney World, now and again, I like to think about whether this could be a possibility and what it should be. Walt Disney World already has four distinctly different theme parks. As much as I would love to see a Villain’s dedicated space, I think … Should There Be a New Disney Junior Park?
How To Transform Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Indiana Jones? Encanto? Zootopia? No one knows for certain what is next for Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Pandora: The World of Avatar was the park’s last big swing when an Imagineering team headlined by Joe Rhode brought the film to life in 2017. But it’s clear that the park needs more. It’s all but certain that … How To Transform Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Why Isn’t Roundup Rodeo BBQ at Disney World a Character Meal?
So many times when Walt Disney World opens a new restaurant, Disney fans gripe about one thing or another, whether it’s the type of food, location, or value. I like to pick out the things I enjoy about anything that’s new at Disney first and then think about ways that would make it even better: … Why Isn’t Roundup Rodeo BBQ at Disney World a Character Meal?
Would You Stay in an Adults-Only Disney Resort?
Would you stay in an Adults-Only Disney Resort? We are wondering what our DIS Community would do if there was an opportunity to stay in a resort that was just designed for adults.
Disney, Please Don’t Tease When It Comes to The Muppets
I often think about the genius of Jim Henson, but especially this month. He was born on September 24, 1936 in Greenville, Mississippi. So let’s celebrate Jim and his beloved creations by taking a closer look at the multitude of Muppet sightings at the recent Destination D23. Beaker is baffled! Bunsen Honeydew is befuddled! And Statler … Disney, Please Don’t Tease When It Comes to The Muppets
Destination D23: Will We Hear More About a USA Zootopia?
We are counting down the days till Destination D23, and even though I will be overseas, I’ll be keeping a close eye on all the news as it comes about. One of the topics I am waiting not-so-patiently to hear about is any potential update on a Zootopia installment in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. With all … Destination D23: Will We Hear More About a USA Zootopia?
Could Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Become New Toy Story Hotel?
I’ve been expanding my Disney horizons lately, contemplating a trip to China that would include some time at Shanghai Disney, and one of the elements that has me captivated is the Toy Story Hotel. Freshly opened only a few months ago, the Shanghai Disney Resort is so impressive that it’s been added to my official … Could Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Become New Toy Story Hotel?
I Officially Need a ‘Haunted Mansion’ Restaurant at Disney
I can’t take it anymore! All of this Haunted Mansion promotion for the upcoming movie has me so excited for the film that I already don’t want it to be over. I’ve developed such a love for this attraction over the years, and now, being teased with the attraction-inspired movie, I’ve decided that I need … I Officially Need a ‘Haunted Mansion’ Restaurant at Disney
