Author Archives: F. G. Mama
Magic Kingdom’s 25th Anniversary-The Year Cinderella’s Castle Disappeared
It was a dark day in Walt Disney World history when Cinderella’s Castle was covered up. Perhaps I should say it was a “pink” day in Walt Disney World history. October 1, 1996, marked Magic Kingdom’s 25th Anniversary so Disney Imagineers decided to commemorate this important event by transforming Cinderella’s …
Vintage Disney – A 1990’s Look at Magic Kingdom’s Skyway
Disney Was Awarded Patent to Track Guests by Their Footwear
In your wildest dreams, have you ever imagined having your movements tracked by the shoes you wear? Well, Disney has. In fact, Disney was awarded patent to track guests by their footwear (July 2016). The patent for identifying and tracking park-goers by the shoes they’re wearing was filed last year. …
Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Scaring Guests Since 1994
Since July 1994 these familiar words have been inviting guests to The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood
Tomorrowland Peoplemover Gliding Since 1975 in Walt Disney World
July 1st marks the anniversary of the WEDway Peoplemover, now called Tomorrowland Transit Authority Peoplemover in Walt Disney World. The first smooth flowing, easy going peoplemover glided through Tomorrowland in 1975 winding in and out of different attractions. The original WEDway Peoplemover (named for Walter Elias Disney) will always hold …
Walt Disney and His Train
Captain Jack Sparrow in Mid-Air Duel at Shanghai Disneyland
Where can you find hilarious mayhem, incredible stunts, dare-devil duels and Captain Jack Sparrow? No, it’s not another Pirates movie but a new innovative stage show at the new Shanghai Disneyland. “Eye of the Storm – Captain Jack’s Stunt Spectacular” is one of the many cutting-edge and innovative things Disney …
A Look Back at the 1994 Magic Kingdom Mickey Mania Parade
Frozen Ever After Opens at Epcot’s Norway Pavilion
The long-anticipated Frozen Ever After adventure at Epcot’s Norway just opened. It’s one of several new shows and attractions opening this month at all four parks at Walt Disney World. Summer vacation season is officially here! The ride replaces the former Maelstrom attraction at the Pavilion. The storyline picks up …