by Jim Smith | Jan 22, 2022 | Lists, Role Call - The Best of Disney
(A version of this post was shared with Pirates & Princesses and published on January 17, 2022.) Editor’s Update: March 26, 2024 Magic Kingdom – Walt Disney World’s original theme park – recently turned fifty years young. It is the park with the...
by Jim Smith | Jan 20, 2022 | Disney Parks & Resorts, Disney Pocket Guides, Facts and Figment Travel Planning, Travel Planning
The first planDisney Pocket guide released for the All-Star resorts is for All-Star Music Resort, where Rock ‘n Roll is king! Many other genres are represented here as well, sure to satisfy almost any musical taste. Did you know All-Star Music offers family suites, in...
by Jim Smith | Jan 13, 2022 | Disney, Disney Spotlight Series, Extinct Disney Attractions
“Here you leave today and enter the world of yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy.” – Walt Disney, July 17, 1955 Disney Parks have long been known for providing a wholesome, family-friendly experience for all who enter the magical gates. Walt always wanted to offer...
by Jim Smith | Jan 7, 2022 | Disney Connections, Harry Potter, Universal Studios
In the hearts of millions worldwide, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter holds a special place. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone – the first film in the series based on author J.K. Rowling’s legendary books – debuted in the U.S. in November 2001. As...
by Jim Smith | Jan 6, 2022 | Disney, Disney Spotlight Series, Extinct Disney Attractions
The American public has long had a fascination with the friendly skies. From the early days of the Wright Brothers through the supersonic age of highways in the sky, people have had a romantic relationship with air travel. Come fly with us today as we visit two of...