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Who Remembers West Center Street at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom?

West Center Street at the Magic Kingdom has been gone from Main Street since 2001 when the Emporium expanded. East Center Street still exists...

ImagiNERDing – What is a Dark Ride? A Brief History and...

The History of Dark Rides When you think about visiting a Disney Park and enjoying your favorite attraction, is it Pirates of the Caribbean? The...

The History of Character Dining at Walt Disney World

When people plan their Disney World vacations, they usually center around two things: Flight of the Banshee fastpasses and/or their favorite character dining experience....

The Original EPCOT Center?

For years after the announcement, the press, public, government officials and cast members all hounded Disney CEO Donn Tatum and President Card Walker about...

Top Tips for Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure

If you're visiting Central Florida any time soon, then you need to experience one of the best new attractions and one of the best...

Top Ten Universal Orlando Counter Service Restaurants

I've been a Central Florida resident for a full year and I own annual passes to the Disney parks, both Universal Orlando parks, SeaWorld,...

ImagiNerding: Remember the World Cruise at Walt Disney World?

Do you remember the World Cruise at Walt Disney World? How about the Moonlight Cruise? No, these weren't boat trips around the World Showcase Lagoon...

Hidden Details of Toon Lagoon at Islands of Adventure

If you're looking for something to keep you busy while you wait for Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure to open for the day at...

Five Fantastic Animal Encounters at Busch Gardens Tampa

Busch Gardens Tampa is a short road trip from the Magic Kingdom. It's a classic theme park rich with history, animals and world-class roller...

The Last Standing Magic Kingdom Ticket Booth

The Last Standing Magic Kingdom Ticket Booth! You've heard the phrase, "That was an E-Ticket ride", right? Before Disneyland, most amusement parks offered free admission and...

Vintage 1971 Magic Kingdom Photos

I've got some amazing photographs from the opening months of the Magic Kingdom in 1971. Magic Kingdom and Walt Disney World were a new thing...

ImagiNERD Wins His First 10K Coaster Marathon!

ACE White Lightning 10k You don't often hear the story of a roller coaster and theme park nerd winning a 10K or any type of...

A Snow White Hotel at Disney World?

Did you know there was a Snow White hotel at Walt Disney World? In my last post, we looked at the Disney Golf Resort located...

What Happened to the Golf Resort at Walt Disney World?

Golf and Walt Disney World have been inextricably linked since the resort opened in 1971. But did you know there was a Golf Resort...

ImagiNERDing – EPCOT Center Master Plan 5

You've heard the story about Walt Disney outlining his vision for Disney World and EPCOT Center from his hospital bed while older brother Roy...