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EPCOT Play
Brian
Friday, April 26, 2024

Announced-and-Abandoned: 6 Disney Parks Rides, Lands, and Parks That Got the Green Light... Until They Didn't.

Today we'll explore several high profile projects – from rides to lands to entire theme parks – that were officially announced... before quietly disappearing from the docket.
Dinosaur
Amanda Dwyer
Thursday, April 25, 2024

Should Dinosaur Become Another Disneyland Clone?

It has been confirmed, that Tropical Americas will replace Dinoland USA soon. Should Dinosaur become an Indiana Jones clone or a different concept entirely?
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Brian
Monday, April 22, 2024

Disney's Newest Avatar Plans Might Make the Same Mistakes as Galaxy's Edge... Here's Why

Here's why Disney's newest Avatar plans might make the same mistakes as Galaxy's Edge, do you agree?
Billboard
Brian
Saturday, April 13, 2024

The Wildest Theme Park Billboards In Orlando and Beyond!

For decades the "theme park wars" have waged not just in the arenas of E-Tickets, in-universe drinks, and "Living Lands," but along the routes of US-528 and I-4 – the highways that connect Orlando International Airport to Universal, SeaWorld, and Walt Disney World...
Disney Rides Made as Movies
Marty Martin
Tuesday, April 9, 2024

When Disneyland Attractions Join the Film and Television Market

As Disneyland celebrates over six decades of enchantment, its cultural significance remains as potent as ever, serving as a beacon of creativity, inspiration, and joy in an ever-changing world...
Walt Disney Apartment, The Walt Disney Archives Photo Library, Disney
Marty Martin
Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Walt Disney's Apartment And Its Special Significance At Disneyland Park

Above the firehouse on Main Street, U.S.A., lies a hidden gem steeped in history and imbued with the spirit of Walt Disney himself...
Disney
Brian
Friday, March 8, 2024

Would YOU Pay For a "Disney Prime" Subscription With These Perks...?

Will Disney look to capitalize on fans' brand loyalty with a whole new kind of subscription? If they do, how much would you pay for perks from the Mouse House's subscription program?
LEGOLAND
Amanda Dwyer
Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Exploring The Best Autism-Friendly Theme Parks in the United States

Theme parks are a fun and exciting experience. However, for those with autism or other cognitive disabilities, a visit to a theme park can be overwhelming. More and more parks are implementing autism-friendly initiatives, and here are a few of the best.
Galactic Starcruiser
Amanda Dwyer
Thursday, February 22, 2024

THE PRICE OF INNOVATION: 4 of the Most Expensive Theme Park Mistakes!

Theme Parks and ride manufacturers are continuously aiming to push the boundaries when it comes to new and exciting attractions. Yet, what happens when that push doesn't pay off?
Sleeping Beauty Castle
Marty Martin
Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Sleeping Beauty Castle: A Fairytale Icon at the Heart of Disneyland

Here we embark on a journey through the history, design, and profound significance of Sleeping Beauty Castle as the emblematic centerpiece of Disneyland...
Image: Disney Star Wars Land
Brian
Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Galaxy's Edge Is Getting a Tune-Up... Here's How Disney is Slowly Transforming Its Billion Dollar Star Wars Land

There are countless reasons why the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge that we got didn't quite resonate the way Disney hoped. Let's list a few of the major ones and also the ways Disney has been trying to fix it...
California Adventure Entrance
Marty Martin
Monday, January 29, 2024

Disney California Adventure Park: It's Journey From Mediocre To Marvelous

Most Disney fans would agree that when Disney California Adventure opened in 2001 it was far from perfect. In recent years Disney has slowly transformed this park into the modern marvel it is. Here is it's journey from mediocre to marvelous...

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