Tag: kingdom
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Walt Disney World runDisney Trip Planning – DAPsCast Episode 59
Murray, Mikey, Annie, and Danie talk about the upcoming trip to Walt Disney World that the team will have. They go through what it’s like to plan and pack from the Disneyland goers’ perspective. Added in that are some tips in planning trips. Then some tips in planning on runDisney races, because most of the…
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Lincoln's Legacy and Walt Disney
Two score and eleven years ago, Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln premiered at the New York World’s Fair. This show captivated audiences with its advance form of Audio-Animatronic. But, the one who was truly captivated by the show and president was Walt Disney. As a young boy, Walt Disney proclaimed Mr. Lincoln as his favorite president. He had…
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Do Other Companies Belong In Disney Parks?
There has been a recent trend…and when I say recent, I mean in the last decade….that a lot of companies have opened eateries within Disney Parks. These companies also get to have their brands on the doors and menus to establish that their food is distinctly theirs. The two that I can think of are…
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Something Better Than FastPass?
Recently there has been an influx of implementation of FastPass at the Disneyland Resort. With the premier of Frozen Fun there are 3 new FastPass stations, 4 if you include the pager for Olaf. For me, it begs the question does everything need FastPass? In one of those cases, meeting Anna and Elsa, a FastPass…
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2014 Disney Stories Countdown #4 – Frozen Takes Over Disney Parks
As the countdown continues, here’s another grouping of stories that fit one theme or category. This year saw Frozen take over not one, not two, but three theme parks. Well, at least with big announcements for Disney parks around the world. First, Walt Disney World ended their summer season with some snow. Frozen took over…
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Mickey's Birthdayland – Daps From the Past
It’s Mickey Mouse’s birthday today! And in celebration of the Big Cheese, I thought it’d be fun to take a look at a past celebration of the mouse. For Mickey’s 60th birthday, Disney decided to have a big year for the mouse. Parties were located throughout the Disney parks, but none bigger than in the…
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New Knott's Attraction In 2015: Voyage to the Iron Reef
This new attraction for Knott’s really is exciting to me. It, for one, brings to life an old attraction building that has housed some favorite rides of mine. Recently, Knott’s has blown me away with their interaction of attractions, like Special Ops during Knott’s Scary Farm. Having a family friendly thrill ride that will be…
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Disney Kingdoms and Marvel to Bring Big Thunder Mountain to Comic Life
Each Disney Kingdoms series keeps getting better and better! I’m eagerly anticipating Big Thunder Mountain Railroad as the next mini-series to debut. The collaboration between Disney and Marvel in comics form has been terrific. I’ve liked both Seekers of the Weird and Figment. It looks like this new series will continue on in this way…
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Animal Kingdom 2014 Picks and Tips
Animal Kingdom is the youngest out of the theme parks in Walt Disney World. But, it’s full of great experiences and scenery! This post is going to feel like a part one, where an experience I had of this park was at Harambe Nights, and I felt having a separate post on that was fitting.…
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Magic Kingdom 2014 Picks and Tips
For those that don’t know much about Magic Kingdom, the best way to start describing it is that it’s bigger than Disneyland. And this is not just in the land size. For example, Main Street’s buildings are full size whereas Disneyland’s second stories only look full sized. Then there are the more blatant differences:…
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Experiencing Harambe Nights
It’s hard to describe what Harambe Nights at Animal Kingdom was like. It’s definitely a celebration of the Lion King. It’s a party and a concert as one event. Also throw in dinner. Whatever category it fits in, it was an experience! The night began with appetizers in the Welcome Reception. Spicy Durban chicken, Moroccan…
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2013 Disney Stories Countdown #4: Disney Parks Openings
It’s the final days of 2013! The top Disney stories of 2013 continues to countdown. Now for #4, and it’s all about new stuff at the parks. This year saw the openings of Fantasy Faire and Mickey and the Magical Map in Disneyland’s Fantasyland. Over at Walt Disney World the big story was MyMagic+, but…
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Disney Kingdoms: Seekers of the Weird First Look
Seek Your Destiny…in the Museum of the Weird! Marvel is pleased to present your very first look at Disney Kingdoms: Seekers of the Weird #1, from the critically acclaimed creative team of Brandon Seifert and Karl Moline! Inspired by Disney’s legendary but never constructed Museum of the Weird addition to the Haunted Mansion – and created…
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Marvel and Imagineering Present Disney Kingdoms Comic!
MARVEL AND WALT DISNEY IMAGINEERING PRESENT DISNEY KINGDOMS! All-New Comic Series Starting With “SEEKERS OF THE WEIRD” Marvel & Disney are proud to present your first look at Disney Kingdoms: Seekers of the Weird #1, the first comic series published under the all-new Disney Kingdoms banner! Created in close partnership with designers, producers, and creative directors from…