by Jim Smith | Sep 13, 2021 | Disney, Disney Parks & Resorts, Disney Spotlight Series
Walt Disney World is full of attractions, restaurants, shops, resorts…and people. But let’s admit one thing – taking a family vacation there is hardly what you might consider relaxing. Believe it or not, there is a peaceful place hidden right in the heart...
by Jim Smith | Sep 7, 2021 | Disney, Disney Spotlight Series, General, Marvel
“Hello Peter.” Image: Disney-Marvel These two exceedingly simple words were spoken by none other than Doctor Octopus in the recently released trailer for Spider-Man: No Way Home. My first reaction was to exclaim with glee “Doc Ock is back!” But then I thought a little...
by Jim Smith | Sep 6, 2021 | Disney Trivia, Lists and Trivia
There are four Tower of Terror-style attractions at Disney parks across the globe. Two of them – located in Walt Disney World and Disneyland Parus – are themed after The Twilight Zone. The tower in Disney California Adventure was rethemed from The Twilight...
by Jim Smith | Sep 6, 2021 | Hidden
Which legendary Disney Imagineer inspired the appearance for Tokyo DisneySea Tower of Terror’s Harrison Hightower III? Answer: Joe Rohde! It’s only a matter of time and formality until retired Imagineer Joe Rohde is crowned a Disney Legend. He was the...
by Jim Smith | Aug 31, 2021 | Beyond Disney
Disney and Universal theme parks. Many might agree they are the gold (and silvery) standards for excellence in theme park entertainment. Many diehard fans are fortunate enough to live within striking distance of these entertainment meccas. But for most of us (myself...
