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Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride and its History…
There is perhaps no Disney fan who has a love of Disney History, classic attractions, animated feature films and the iconic Mickey Mouse shorts then myself. Don’t misunderstand, I still love the new offerings, Pandora’s “Flight of Passage”, “Soarin’ around the World”, “Smuggler’s Run” and cannot wait for the “Tron Light Cycle Run” and” Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind”. But despite all the modern electronics, computer controlled and enhanced attractions and films, a ride on a more “simple”attraction where you have to use your imagination more to experience the gist of the ride is how Walt, perhaps the world’s greatest storyteller was trying to convey in the days…
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The History of Christmas at Disneyland and Walt Disney World…
In a few days, Halloween will be here, then Thanksgiving and finally the big one, Christmas. But the year 2020 for most of America, is a year we can’t wait for passing. The Covid crisis and its ramifications will linger on for who knows how long. For many, this time of the year has lost its luster. And for millions of Disney fans and lovers, it was a disaster. For the first time in 17 years, I let my annual pass lapse. This is inconsolable, but after discussion with my wife, with Disney in its “phased” re-opening, the majority of what we love at Disney, are on hiatus. Parades, fireworks,…
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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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What To Do When You Can’t Visit Walt Disney World Resort
During this time while Walt Disney World is temporarily closed, here’s some great ideas to help you make the time a little more “magical”. Take a virtual ride on Space Mountain, Slinky Dog Dash, Frozen Ever After or so much more! Here are some of the Disney experiences available on YouTube. Space Mountain at Disney’s Magic Kingdom Slinky Dog Dash at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It’s A Small World in Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom. Frozen Ever After at Epcot Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Tomorrowland Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland Peter Pan’s Flight The Seas with Nemo & Friends More Rides… Listen to some incredible Disney Podcasts…