Tag: ride
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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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Homemade Disney Rides Made By Creative Families to Brighten Your Day
It is a difficult time both for park-goers and Cast Members. However, some creative families and skippers have come up with wonderful ways to pass the time before the Disney parks reopen: House Pirates of the Caribbean This family has made a great rendition of the classic attraction. One feature is making great use of…
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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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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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Knott’s Berry Farm Announces an Exciting New Dark Ride in Time for the 100th Anniversary!
Knott’s Berry Farm has just announced that a new dark ride will be built and done for the upcoming 100th anniversary. The theme is the return of a fan favorite. Bear-y Tales was a Rolly Crump conceived ride built several years ago and replaced with Kingdom of the Dinosaurs. It will be back in a…
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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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Details and Merchandise Materialize For Haunted Mansion’s 50th Anniversary
Haunted Mansion’s 50th anniversary is quickly approaching at Disneyland. This favorite attraction will celebrate 50 years on August 9th. A special after-hours event will begin August 7th, however, and special merchandise will be first available for those attending. Haunted Mansion Merchandise Many items that are being made for the special event might only be available…
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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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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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Universal Studios Hollywood Trip Report With One Last Jurassic Park Ride and Hogwarts Night Show
Thanks to friends at SoCalThrills.com, I was able to spend a day at Universal Studios Hollywood. Here’s all that I did… Studio Tour When going to Universal Hollywood it’s quintessential to go on the Studio Tour. It’s the one that started them all! And it’s a unique attraction to the park. Guests get to go…
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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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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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First Look at Alien Swirling Saucers From Toy Story Land
Disney Parks Blog has released a concept art image of the Toy Story Land’s Alien Swirling Saucers. The attraction will have guests climb aboard a toy rocket with an LGM at the helm. The vehicles will swirl to an “interstellar beat.” And, some will be chosen by the claw! From the concept art, it looks…
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D23 Expo 2017 – DAPsCast Episode 68
Murray and Mikey discuss the D23 Expo. They give their thoughts on the animation panel, live action movies panel, video game panel, and finally the parks and resorts panel.
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Top 5 Disney California Adventure Attractions – Murray’s Picks
Disney California Adventure is a park that is relatively young compared to others in the Disney family. In its 15 plus years there have been quite a few attractions that have come and gone. But, there are quite a few that have been around for a while and seem to be sticking around for the…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Unveils Expansion Plans Including Marvel Land
Disney Parks Blog has given more details about expansions of Hong Kong Disneyland. The Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region was the deciding factor for these plans, and have approved them. A Frozen themed area fashioned after Arendelle is set to be built. No details on the attractions that will be placed there,…
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Video of Inside Look of Pandora – The World of Avatar on Good Morning America
On Facebook, ABC’s Good Morning America has released a video that gives an inside walking tour of the upcoming Pandora – The World of Avatar. Jon Landau and Joe Rohde show off the amazing real landscape of the new “land” at Animal Kingdom to Paula Faris. The floating islands have waterfalls that fall right beside…
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New Star Wars Land Image and New Star Tours Destination
Disney Parks Blog has released a new image for the highly anticipated Star Wars Land. The image shows off an aerial view of the land at night, and hints at at the exciting night time surprises that will be coming when this new land opens. The land looks to be a highly detailed, and good sized…
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What To Do At Disney On A Rainy Day – DAPsCast Episode 40
Mikey, Murray and Mr. Daps discuss their adventures on rainy days at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Then there’s some tips on how to make the most out of those times.
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New Attraction at Typhoon Lagoon to Debut in 2017
Typhoon Lagoon has been home to some great water park attractions over the years. Disney Parks Blog has announced a new slide coming to the park in spring of 2017. “Miss Fortune Falls” will have a complete story to go along with the family raft ride. A pirate by the name of Captain Mary Oceaneer…
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Tomorrowland – Shanghai Disneyland In Detail
We’ve now come to my favorite land of Shanghai Disneyland: Tomorrowland. I’m a sucker for the thrills of the future, and Epcot is one of my favorite theme parks. Also, this Tomorrowland features an attraction I’ve waited a very long time for. Let’s view the futuristic land of tomorrow! Shiny Objects Tomorrowland’s aesthetic is one…
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Goodbye to the Skyway Chalet at Disneyland
Recently news broke out that Disneyland has filed a permit with the city of Anaheim to demolish the Skyway Chalet in Fantasyland. This building served as an entrance and exit to one of the park’s most beloved attractions. The Skyway opened in 1956 and gave an aerial view to Disneyland. It traveled from Fantasyland to…