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Disney’s “Splash Mountain”… Should it be re-imagined?
I have never disagreed with what Disney has planned, offered, re-imagined, removed or added since writing about everything Disney since 2005. Remember when Disney was going to add Captain Jack Sparrow and other characters from the franchise to the storyline? The internet was livid with complaints how that would destroy a Disney classic, but Disney did it right and it enhances the pirate’s tale. The Same with the Haunted Mansion, with the changed queue and graveyard. I had faith, and it was rewarded, the additions set the attraction’s bar even higher. Disney’s decision to re-imagine Splash Mountain, originally inspired by “The Song of the South” to reflect the film, “The…
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If Florida Was Not Chosen
After about four long months, Walt Disney World is finally re-opening, abet in a more measured, and convoluted way, due to the covid19 virus. Yesterday the Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom bowed in and in a few more days, the Studios and EPCOT will follow. For the truly loyal and loving fans of Walt World, myself included it is none too soon. Four months without Walt’s Magical land was torture. Disney fans know that Walt Disney was perhaps the World’s most prolific dreamer in history. But what set him bars ahead of others was his uncanny drive and imagination, his seer-like abilities to know what would work. Walt Disney brought…
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Walt Disney World and the Holiday’s-Perfect Together…
Due to the covid-19 virus, most of the World has shuttered itself, including the Happiest Place on Earth, Disneyland and all sister parks worldwide. It is a hard time for Disney lovers around the world, as not only the parks are closed, but all Disney Vacation Club locals, Cruise Lines, everything.
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The Great Movie Ride-Gone but not forgotten…
With the country literary shut down, including the Happiest place on earth, Disney fans worldwide are chomping at the bit to return and be immersed in the world of Disney. Over the last three years, Disney has adding stunning new lands, attractions and rides. Unfortunately, as most fans know, that means a beloved attraction is shuttered to make way for the new. But that keeps in Walt’s edit that Disneyland will never be finished as new ideas take over. Case in point is the new “Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway” replacing the venerable “Great Movie Ride”. This is the first Mickey Mouse themed ride attraction in any Disney Park. Making…