Magic Kingdom’s 25th Anniversary-The Year Cinderella’s Castle Disappeared

Birthday Cake Castle, Magic Kingdom 25th Anniversary Walt Disney World 1996

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 …

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Vintage Disney – A 1990’s Look at Magic Kingdom’s Skyway

Skyway Attraction, Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World

Once upon a time in a kingdom far, far away, there was a fun ride with the absolute best view of the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World.  The attraction was a gondola style “scenic aerial journey high over Magic Kingdom” called Skyway.  Let’s have some fun and take a …

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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 …

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Captain Jack Sparrow in Mid-Air Duel at Shanghai Disneyland

Captain Jack Sparrow Duel at Shanghai Disney 2016

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 …

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Frozen Ever After Opens at Epcot’s Norway Pavilion

Anna and Elsa from Disney's Frozen movie

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 …

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