10 Frighteningly Fun Facts About the Haunted Mansion
While some may accuse me of hyperbole, it is my completely unbiased opinion that the Haunted Mansion is the single greatest attraction ever built. In terms of human achievement, it ranks alongside the Dole Whip and, perhaps, the wheel for historical importance....
10 Must Watch Disney Films This Halloween Season
The Halloween season is here! Leaves are changing color, a crisp chill is creeping into the winds, and pumpkins will soon be dotting doorsteps. Fall decorations are already out and about Walt Disney World in abundance, and the parks are simply overflowing with...
50 Years of Magic
Fifty Years. For fifty years, Walt Disney World has been making wishes come true and transforming dreams into reality. That’s a half century of wonder, laughter and memories. Over the decades, Walt Disney World has consistently raised the bar for family entertainment...
A Whirlwind of Change: Walt Disney World from 2010 to the Present
Over the last two weeks we’ve gone on a whirlwind tour of the the first forty years of Walt Disney World. This week we’ll be revisiting some highlights of the past decade, all in anticipation of the 50th anniversary celebration that will take place on October 1. The...
A Tour of Walt Disney World in the 90s and 00s
Last week we took a tour of the first two decades of Walt Disney World History. This week, we’ll be visiting the 90s and 2000s. Or we will be after we take a very brief detour. Those with a keen sense of Disney history likely noticed that we didn’t mention Disney-MGM...
A Celebration of Walt Disney World’s First Two Decades
As we rapidly approach Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary, it feels like the ideal time to take a look back at the resort’s history. For half a century, Walt Disney World has been filling our lives with magic and memories. As excited as we are to see what comes...
5 of Our Favorite Autumn Experiences at Walt Disney World
Fall begins in a few weeks, but it’s already out in full force at the Walt Disney World resort. It’s one of my favorite times of year and one of my favorite times to be in the parks (well, fall and all of the rest of the seasons). Come take a stroll around the parks...
5 of The Most Magical Disney Cast Member Roles
I’ve written this before, but it bears repeating: Cast Members are the heart and soul of the Walt Disney World experience. They make the magic come alive, and are responsible for some of my absolute favorite memories at the parks (for just a few examples, check out:...
5 More of Our Favorite Walt Disney World Expeditions
Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt continue to enthrall audiences with Disney’s Jungle Cruise movie, a hearty blend of humor and action that’s packed with inside jokes for the Disney faithful. Two weeks ago, in honor of the movie’s release, we visited our favorite...
Solved! The Mystery of the Emerald Tile at the Land Pavilion
One of the great overlooked treasures in Epcot can be found at the entrance of the Land pavilion. Here you'll find a pair of beautifully detailed mosaics on both sides of the walkway leading up to the entrance. The mural is a stylized cross section of the earth,...