Scaling the Forbidden Mountain: Expedition Everest
The mountain loomed above me, its jagged, icy peaks resembling the teeth of some fearsome beast. From somewhere on the mountain I could hear the screams of previous expeditions, brave souls who had dared to go in search of the summit. A knot of fear formed in my...
A Need for Speed: Racing on the Tomorrowland Speedway
Inside my wallet there is a heavily faded driver’s license. It reads: Tomorrowland Speedway License of Tomorrow. While I’m not inclined to brag, the license class is listed as “Visionary,” which I think speaks for itself. It’s one of my prized possessions. My wife can...
Rockin’ Out on the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
Back in high school, I played guitar in a rock and roll band. We covered a lot of Black Sabbath and Aerosmith. It was the 90s, but apparently we were attempting to appeal to girls in the 1970s. We were terrible, but we had dreams of seeing our names in lights. In our...
My Must Dos on my Next Disney Trip
The parks have been sorely missed by us Disney fanatics and we can’t wait to be back in our happy place! Here are just a few things at the top of my Disney to do list when I finally make it back.
Touring Morocco in the World Showcase
Famed novelist Edith Wharton once said, ““To visit Morocco is still like turning the pages of some illuminated Persian manuscript all embroidered with bright shapes and subtle lines.” Waxing similarly poetic, Melissa Manlove wrote in her “Letter from Morocco,” that,...
Welcome Home
As Walt Disney world is slowly opening back up, we can all start looking forward to the day when we can go back. Whether it was a trip postponed from the summer, or a new vacation planned for the coming months, the idea of returning home has all of us very excited....
Kawaii! Japan’s Culture of Cute
The Bijutsu-kan Gallery sits tucked away in the back corner of the Japan pavilion of Epcot’s World Showcase. It’s a quiet space and, in my experience, rarely visited. It’s a 180 degree change from the chaotic hustle and bustle of the neighboring Mitsukoshi. The...
Gone But Not Forgotten-Disney Relics and Nods That Make Our Hearts Soar!
We may miss some of our favorite attractions and shows, but Disney has a way of honoring what we hold dear by keeping some of our favorite relics in new attractions.
Step Inside Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities
Bright suns traveller and welcome to Batuu. Don’t worry. I know better than to ask what brings you this far into the Outer Rim. We here in Batuu know how to mind our own business. However, I will ask if I can help you find anything here at Black Spire Outpost. What’s...
Princess Tiana Gets Her Own Attraction- On Both Coasts!
Disney change is always exciting- Disney has officially announced that a Princess and the Frog attraction will replace Splash Mountain!