It feels like it’s been forever since Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana was announced (not Tron forever, though). The brand new attraction is set to open in “late 2023” but no exact time frame has been given. Recently we have shared some exciting updates with you, like the giant Te Fiti figure being installed, but today we may just ...
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Bob Iger Proves Why He Deserves to be at the Top With Heartwarming Tweet
Today in a move that showed the world just why he is so good at what he does, Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger tweeted a congratulatory message to James Cameron and 20th Century Media following the sucess of Avatar: The Way of Water. The film is curjrently shattering records left and right proving that (despite recent accusations) Iger knew ...
Read More »Tragedy Strikes as Universal Studios Performer Appears to Drown, is Rushed to the Hospital
Universal Studios Hollywood was the site of a tragedy today as a performer was rushed to the hospital. All was well this afternoon and going according to a well-rehearsed script when a WaterWorld stunt performer fell into a pool on stage as he was scripted to do. However, things took a tragic turn when the performer didn’t resurface as he ...
Read More »Drink Around the World Like a Pro at EPCOT (Without Ending Up in the Headlines)
Like it, love it, or hate it, drinking around the world is a time-honored tradition at EPCOT. In case you’re unfamiliar, “drinking around the world” refers to an unofficial challenge among Disney fans in which Guests try to consume a drink in each of the 11 countries around EPCOT’s World Showcase. Many have tried. Only some have succeeded. Those who ...
Read More »The Honor of Splash Mountain’s Emotional Final Ride Went to a Very Special Group
Splash Mountain has taken its final bow and with it a piece of Disney history is gone forever. Thousands flocked to the ride yesterday to be among the last to ride the beloved classic. None of them got to be the last though, that honor went to a very special group of people who absolutely deserved it. It was a ...
Read More »Splash Mountain Wasn’t the ONLY Ride that Closed at Disney World Yesterday
Splash Mountain took it’s final bow yesterday to mixed reactions. Many are excited for the rides change, but just as many are sad that the songs and characters they knew are gone. Despite this dominating headlines, there was another ride that closed yesterday as well. Disney’s Skyliner closed Sunday as part of its yearly scheduled maintenance. This was a planned ...
Read More »Work Began on Tiana’s Bayou Yesterday Before Splash Mountain Had Even Closed
Last night, before Splash Mountain had even closed, work had begun on the iconic rides retheme. Attractions Magazine happened to board the ride behind a group and Imagineers and caught some exciting things! It seems Imagineers are wasting no time getting down to the buisness of retheming Splash Mountain to Tiana’s Bayou. This is a great sign that riders will ...
Read More »Disney Adults and Mental Health: Is There a Connection?
When you get the flu, it’s easy to know what to do: get tested at the Dr’s office, pick up your Tamiflu prescription, and give yourself some extra TLC. Physical illness is easy to manage. Mental illness is…not always so clear. Many find it hard to discuss, especially with such stigma still surrounding it. We do what we can to ...
Read More »Splash Mountain Breaks Magic Kingdom Today With Insane Lines
Today is Splash Mountain’s final day in operation at WaltDisneyWorld. While we are excited for Tian’s Bayou, it feels like the end of an era. I was there when it opened at Magic Kingdom in 1992. I had never seen Song of the South, I didn’t even know what it was, but it didn’t matter. It was a wonderful ...
Read More »Here’s How to Take a Disney ‘Capture Your Moment’ Photo Session from Good to GREAT!
Capture Your Moment is one of the newest offerings from Disney PhotoPass service. It debuted at Magic Kingdom in 2021 and in whas since spread to all four theme parks. Though it has had a price increase since its release, it remains a surprisingly affordable option for a unique memento from your Walt Disney World vacation! For $79 you and ...
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