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Walt Disney’s “Enchanted Tiki Room”…
A few articles ago, I talked about the exciting new offerings awaiting guests at Walt Disney World in the coming months. The new technology and storylines are “magical” to say the least, but as Walt once quipped…” I hope we don’t lose sight of one thing, it was all started by a mouse” Walt hated sequels, never one to rest on his laurels, he demanded new and fresh entertainment for his quests. But sometimes, in order to understand how unlimited, the future is for Walt Disney World, we must explore and understand its past. Too many guests gloss over the classic rides and attractions for the latest and greatest,…
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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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Ub Iwerks…Walt’s “First” Imagineer…
Finally, 2020 has arrived and for Disney fans and Guests worldwide, it herald’s in the greatest plethora of new shows, attractions, lands, enhancements and re-imagining in perhaps the Company’s history. EPCOT will experience 4 new neighborhoods, attractions like Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, United Kingdom’s Cherry Tree Lane & Mary Poppins Attraction, new circle-vision movies and much more. In fact, EPCOT will showcase the largest addition of new experiences of all the parks. We saw the new Skyliner debut last year, Hollywood Studios finally unveiled the long-awaited land…Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge with its two incomparable attractions, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and Smugglers Run. To be honest, it is beyond the…