Tag: attraction
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Disney Provides Updates on The Princess and the Frog Attraction
Since last year’s announcement that Splash Mountain will be updated to become an attraction based on The Princess and the Frog, fans have been wondering what exactly that will be like. Today, Disney shared an update on the process, the inspiration, and the progress being made on this attraction. Part of the process is going…
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Tiffany Haddish and LaKeith Stanfield in Discussions to Appear in Haunted Mansion Film
Comedian Tiffany Haddish and LaKeith Stanfield are reportedly in talks to appear in the upcoming Haunted Mansion movie that is in the works at Disney. The Hollywood Reporter is sharing that two could end up starring in this new incarnation of a film based on the classic Disney attraction. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the…
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Zootopia Attraction at Shanghai Disneyland Reaches Milestone With Topping Out of Structure
The main attraction in the Zootopia themed land that is being built at Shanghai Disneyland has reached a new milestone. Shanghai Disneyland announced that it celebrated the structure topping for this attraction. This new land is the eighth land for Shanghai Disneyland. Shanghai Disneyland leaders were joined by the Administrative Commission of Shanghai International Resort…
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Rise of the Resistance – Top 5 Good News Disney Stories of 2020 – #5
In this year’s top 5 Disney stories of the year, I’m taking a slightly different approach. It has been a hard year, as I think anyone could say. If we went straight to the top 5 stories there would be some that could dwell on the disheartening. Instead, here are the top 5 good news…
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Top 5 Disney Stories of 2019 – #2: Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge (and Review of Rise of the Resistance)
As we continue to reflect and countdown to the top story of the year, Galaxy’s Edge at both Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a bit of a no-brainer. It had been anticipated for a few years and was teased throughout the year before its May opening. This is a highly immersive environment that has…
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A Look at the Different Parts of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is now open at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The new attraction is an immediate hit with guests at the Walt Disney World Resort. On opening day, the virtual queue was full for the day just a couple hours after the park opened (and the park…
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Changes Coming to Disneyland’s Snow White’s Scary Adventures in 2020 with Major Refurbishment
OC Register has reported a building permit has been filed to refurbish Snow White’s Scary Adventures in Disneyland’s Fantasyland. The permit calls for a $445,000 amount for the refurbishment. It will be scheduled for next year, 2020. What is interesting are a few of the details about what will be done. There will be work…
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Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion 50th Anniversary Event Recap and Review
Disneyland hosted a 50th anniversary event for the Haunted Mansion, and it was quite the swinging wake! Check-In Most events’ check-ins consist of a table and information as credentials are handed out. This was quite an exception as guests were able to have a spirited waiting area for numbers to be called. The reason for…
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Submarine Voyage Then and Now – the 60th Anniversary of a Disneyland Original
Today is the 60th anniversary of the opening of the original Submarine Voyage at Disneyland. Here’s a look back at the attraction in the past and it’s incarnation today. The Origin of the Submarine Voyage 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea was a film that premiered a year before Disneyland’s opening. Though more focused on constructing…
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Knott’s Opens the Wild Calico River Rapids to Adventurous Guests
The newest Knott’s Berry Farm attraction is a revamp of an old favorite. Bigfoot Rapids has transformed into Calico River Rapids, and it is quite the transformation! Riding the Calico River Rapids Calico River Rapids takes guests on a journey through the backwoods of Calico – the ghost town of Knott’s Berry Farm. Woodland creatures…
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New Super Hero Immersive Interactive Experience Allows Guests to Join in the Action in the Upcoming Marvel-Themed Land at Disneyland Resort
New details have emerged on Disney Parks Blog for the Marvel-themed land experiences at Disney California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort. Some explanation of setting has been divulged with hints at some members of the Avengers having some kind of a presence in the park. Tony Stark has established WEB – Worldwide Engineering Brigade –…
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Disney Releases New Video and Details Surrounding Beauty and the Beast Attraction at Tokyo Disneyland
Disney has released both video and details surrounding the new Beauty and the Beast attraction and other updates coming to Tokyo Disneyland. The video gives a fairly good look at what is coming in 2020 when this new attraction is slated to be opening. This includes a look at the concept art, the progress being…
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Destination D Delivers! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 908
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a LOT to cover after the excitement that came out of Destination D: Celebrating Mickey Mouse! From this special weekend at the Walt Disney World Resort, there is news covering Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Epcot, and more! The geeks cover it all! Mickey and Minnie Mouse’s birthday…
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Concept Art for New Spider-Man Attraction at Disney California Adventure Released
Marvel has released a piece of concept art giving a look at what the new Super Hero themed land will look like at Disney California Adventure. The land, currently under construction, will include a Spider-Man attraction! While there aren’t many details being revealed beyond the existence of this attraction and the that it focuses on…
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Innovative Storytelling ‘Coaster Ride’ Vehicle to be Utilized in Epcot’s Guardians of the Galaxy Attraction
Think of the best Disney attractions and often it comes down to the attractions that can tell the best story in the best ways. At the Disneyland Resort in California it is easy to think of Radiator Springs Racers, Pirates of the Caribbean, or Indiana Jones Adventure for this. In Florida, Pandora’s Flight of Passage…
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Knott’s Berry Farm Will Have New Watery Thrills and Surprises With Calico River Rapids in Summer 2019
Knott’s Berry Farm has announced Calico River Rapids, which will be a new refurbishment of the previous Bigfoot River Rapids. The attraction has been nestled in the Wilderness area of the park, right next to Mystery Lodge. Currently closed and drained, the ride will reopen with new effects and surprises in the summer of 2019. …
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Journey to Halloween Town Walk Through Experience to Bring Fun Frights for Guests for Halloween at Hong Kong Disneyland
Hong Kong Disneyland has had walk through attractions during their Halloween festivities. This year they will be bringing Nightmare Before Christmas to the park in the Journey to Halloween Town. Halloween in Hong Kong The annual celebration of Hong Kong Disneyland has been a little different from other Disney parks. This is the park that…
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Relive the Past at “That’s From Disneyland” Pop-Up Exhibit
A remarkable temporary exhibit, That’s Disneyland, has popped up before a grand auction. It features a large number of artifacts from Disneyland and Walt Disney World’s history. Much of these artifacts are from the collection of Richard Kraft, who has accumulated attraction vehicles and other items from sources such as auctions. The Van Eaton Galleries…
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New Image Released for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
This last week a new image was released for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. This is the first Disney attraction based around Mickey Mouse. It will be arriving at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2019. In the image, fans get a first look at Goofy as the engineer of the train that will take guests on their…
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Incredicoaster Brings Incredibles to Disney California Adventure in an Exciting Way
Pixar Pier’s Incredicoaster brings the Incredibles to Disney California Adventure. It has actually been a long time coming. Ever since the first Incredibles film, fans have been wanting an attraction with the superhero family. Even though it’s an update of an existing attraction, it does feel like a fresh start for the super-powered characters. Incredibles Neighborhood…
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Tokyo DisneySea Will Bring Worlds of Disney and New Hotel in Largest Expansion Ever
Tokyo DisneySea has an exciting announcement for the resorts 35th anniversary. In 2022 there will be the largest expansion to Tokyo DisneySea ever! The new port will include more than the already announced Arendelle, and a new hotel will be set inside the park and connect to this new themed area. Fantasy Port Tokyo DisneySea…
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Dumbo Reopens at Disneyland Resort with New Queue!
Dumbo the Flying Elephant is an iconic attraction at the Disneyland Resort that is a favorite for kids and the kids at heart. It has been closed this spring though for an update to its queue. Today, it reopened. The new entrance to this attraction is shaded and evokes the feeling of Dumbo’s circus. DAPS…
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UPDATED: Marvel at Disney Parks Around the World Coming Soon
At the D23 Expo in Japan, it’s been announced that more Marvel will be in Disney parks around the world! More About Guardians of the Galaxy at Epcot The Guardians of the Galaxy attraction at Epcot has already been announced and somewhat known. At the Expo, Bob Chapek – parks and resorts head – said…
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American Adventure at Epcot to Get Update With More American Icons
Disney Parks Blog has announced that The American Adventure will receive an update. The attraction will reopen later this month with a new screen, new speakers and a new all-digital projection system. Because of the update from film to digital video, there’s a chance for an update of the finale movie. Neil deGrasse Tyson, Misty…