The holiday season is in full swing at the Disneyland Resort, and that means that festive decorations, yummy snacks, and big crowds have all made the return. While the parks offer many tasty treat options, sometimes trying to maneuver...
Disney has always taken the time to document their projects, whether it's animation, film or theme parks. I recently ran across a treasure trove of photos from the development and construction of the Walt Disney World Resort. I have...
Christmas Time & Festival of Holidays is a season of extra joy at the Disneyland Resort. You'll find merry change-ups of classic Disney rides, featured Holiday foods from multiple cultures, new Holiday spirited shows, special character meet-ups and LOTS...
When Disney+ premiered last month with Noelle on its opening day slate, it was a bit early to think about holiday movies. But with Christmas just a couple of weeks away, let's take a look through the streaming service’s...
Last week was full of joy and sudden moisture as heavy rains fell on Southern California. The two big questions running through the minds of Disneyland fans were "who will be the Candlelight Narrator" and "will Candlelight be rained...
Fan service is a tricky thing, and The Mandalorian is walking on the razor’s edge. While some fans are certain to be delighted at what the latest episode offered in terms of nods to Star Wars’ origins, others might...
I don't know about all of you but I am still coming off of the massive high from Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance finally opening in Walt Disney World's Hollywood Studios (you can read our coverage of the...
On the evening of December 7th, there was an incident at the Carousel of Progress in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. During the show's first act, at least one guest jumped up on stage and tampered with the set.
The...
With the holidays upon us, we strive to seize the sights, smells, and sounds of the parks before they disappear again. But, with the hustle of gift shopping, crowds, and discussing Tomorrowland’s relevance, can we even pause to enjoy...
Last week’s exceptional Chapter 4 of The Imagineering Story allowed for recognizing that, especially during the Paul Pressler era, Disney was making mistakes with how it was thinking about and planning its theme parks. The Imagineering Story Chapter 5,...
You’re at Yester Studios Theme Park. It’s getting dark. How do you find the spectacle? Just follow the crowd. It might seem as if every guest in the park is heading there at the same time.
Read the YESTERLAND article...
We’re only a month into the Disney+ experience, and it’s already becoming clear how the streaming service will treat is original feature films. Where the Disney company’s theatrical release roster is packed with reboots, remakes, and entries in its...
Epcot has always had its focus on the future, and the possibilities that lie ahead for mankind. Now, Epcot's future is in flux while its most extensive reimagining ever is underway. Let's take a look at what's coming, and...
This morning we were lucky enough to be among the first to experience Rise of the Resistance, the crown jewel of Star Wars Galaxy's Edge at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The ride officially opens tomorrow. This article contains lots of...
Opening Day Update:
Hollywood Studios used the virtual queuing system, first trialed at Disneyland, for the opening of Rise of the Resistance in Florida. Boarding Groups had completely filled by 9:30am.
The ride had a difficult opening day with lots of...
Even if you haven't been watching The Mandalorian, you can't escape the adorable clutches of The Child AKA Baby Yoda. But up until now, the merchandise offerings for the little guy have been disappointing, to say the least. Zazzle-style...
While it's been Christmas in other theme parks for a month already, the holiday season has just arrived at Universal Studios Hollywood, and with it comes beautiful decorations, festive food items, and holiday entertainment that is both enchanted and...
There’s a lot of cultural baggage around the word “propaganda,” but I’m hard-pressed to come up with a more fitting description for what’s going on in the new docuseries One Day at Disney. If it exists for any reason...
Amusement parks and theme parks didn't start in 1955 with the opening of Disneyland. And contrary to popular belief, they didn't even start back in the 1890s at Coney Island. Their history is long and winding, much more than...
Happy Cyber Monday everyone, or Cyber Week, or whatever they are calling it these days. I know you're all tempted by the latest deals, but if you've got a moment to spare, let's take a look at a big...