Exciting Announcements for Carousel of Progress and TRON Lightcycle/Run
Disney just revealed two exciting announcements at D23 about new magic coming to Tomorrowland in the Magic Kingdom! The first takes us to one of Walt Disney World's oldest attractions, the Carousel of Progress. Following a dream with mind and heart against all odds,...
Jock Lindsey’s Halloween Hangar Bar: A Frightful First Look
(with contributions by Ashley Lynn!) Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar at Disney Springs just got a fun and frightful makeover with ghostly new Halloween decor plus eerie eats and sinister sips. For those of you not familiar, a rustic, industrial atmosphere awaits all those...
10 Things You May Not Know About the Carousel of Progress
1. Edison Square Carousel of Progress was originally proposed as an attraction for a new area of Disneyland to be called “Edison Square.” This area, which would be an offshoot of Main Street U.S.A., was intended to be a tribute to Thomas Edison and his contributions...
A Sneak Peek at The Beak and Barrel Lounge, Opening August 29
Yo ho yo ho! Thar be good news on the horizon me 'earties! Pirates and scallywags will soon be able to gather at the Magic Kingdom's newest lounge, the Beak and Barrel at Pirates of the Caribbean! Starting August 29, you can plunder and pillage with the rest of your...
10 Oft-Overlooked Details Found Underfoot
Even the casual Disney visitor is aware of the wealth of details that the Imagineers infuse into every corner of the parks, whether it’s the authentic fortress in Pirates of the Caribbean (can you hear the pirates digging for treasure in a distant cave?) or the...
Magic of Disney Animation Is Returning To Hollywood Studios!
One of my favorite memories of Disney's Hollywood Studios was the old Magic of Disney Animation tour. For those who might not remember, this experience (located in the Animation Courtyard in the building that would later be home to the Star Wars Launch Bay) took you...
10 Fun Facts About Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
1. Attention Space Rangers! After Buzz Lightyear completes his briefing, it’s time to board your space cruiser, power up your laser blaster, and get ready to travel to infinity and beyond to take on the evil Emperor Zurg. And just what kind of space cruiser are you...
A Sneak Peek at All the Christmas Disney Magic Coming In 2025
As the calendar turns to July, many of us think of picnics, trips to the shore, and other summertime activities. But it also means something else...jingle bells! Santa! Twinkling lights! Yes, this is also the time we take a (temporary) break from Summer fun and get...
By the Numbers: Sleeping Beauty Castle
77 Height of Sleeping Beauty Castle, in feet. The Castle was designed to appear taller through the use of forced perspective, a technique in which elements such as windows are larger at ground level and get progressively smaller the higher they get. This tricks the...
6 Things You May Not Know About Maui
1.The Rock Maui is voiced by Dwayne Johnson. If you thought that was an obvious choice, you weren’t alone! Even though the character wasn’t specifically conceived with Johnson in mind, it quickly became clear that he was perfect for the role. Co-directors John Musker...