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Brian

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Biography

Just your friendly neighborhood fan of tropical hideaways, Victorian boardwalks, mid-century tomorrows, ancient temples, and cursed forests! In between dreaming of Dole Whips, I'm a museum experience developer. I'm also the researcher behind Theme Park Tourist's Legend Library – filled with stories of Lost Legends, Modern Marvels, Declassified Disasters, and more.

Articles by Brian:

Personal Shopper or Scalper? How Do YOU Feel About Disney Parks' "Reseller" Black Market?

Known to some as "personal shoppers" while decried by others as "scalpers," there's a surprising undercurrent to Disney merchandise that you may never have even noticed...

Secrets of the Swan & Dolphin: Surprising Stories from Disney World's Most Unusual Hotels.

These two unusual sister resorts set around Crescent Lake near EPCOT are captivating; interesting; different.

The 2021 Theme Park Year in Review: What Opened (and What Didn't) at Disney and Universal Parks!

Many of the rides that debuted in 2021 were initially planned for 2020, and likewise, many of 2021's planned attractions will instead open in 2022! So today, let's look back on 2021 with a time capsule review of the big attractions of the year... and what the rides that missed their expected 2021 openings altogether... 

Big, Fat Flops: 6 Disney Experiments OUTSIDE The Parks That Crashed & Burned

Today, we're chronicling six very big experiments Disney undertook outside of its theme parks... and the spectacular crash and burn each produced.

Genie+ vs. Universal Express: Which Theme Park Upcharge Is Worth Its Price to Plus Your Trip?

Do you prefer Genie+'s low-cost system dictated by rules, reservations, technology, and microtransactions, or Universal's high-cost, all-in, VIP solution for guests willing to spend big to get stuff done?

How to Use Genie+ at Animal Kingdom Without Wasting Your Time or Money... And Why You May Not Need It!

Magic ain't gonna make itself!

Genie+ 101: Your Insider’s Guide To Getting Your Magic & Money’s Worth at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Today, we’ll set out our “best practice” advice for how to use Genie+ at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Set your alarms, because it's time for some "lights, camera, action!"

Genies and Lightnings and Plusses…?! The Nonsense Naming of Disney's New Service... And Our Idea to Fix It.

The plan was for Disney Genie to make it easier and more fun for guests to plan their perfect 'Disney Day'...

The '71 Club: Disney World Classics OUTSIDE Magic Kingdom That Are Also Turning 50

Magic Kingdom isn't all that opened at Walt Disney World in 1971!

I Took a One Day Trip to Orlando. Here's Why (and How) You Should Try to Treat Yo' Self, Too.

Even though I write about theme parks, the truth is, it's been a really, really long time since I've been to Orlando.

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