by Jim Smith | Sep 5, 2024 | Disney Parks & Resorts, Lists, Role Call - The Best of Disney
Back in 2001, Disneyland Resort opened a second theme park gate – Disney California Adventure – dedicated to the Golden State and all its glory. In the early days of operation, the park suffered from a lack of entertainment and inspiration, and an...
by Jim Smith | Aug 31, 2024 | Lists, Marvel, Media, Star Wars
The Marvel and Star Wars franchises are among the biggest scores available for actors looking to cement their entertainment reputations in big-budget event films. To some, these two universes represent the pinnacle of an acting career, while to others, they serve as...
by Jim Smith | Aug 26, 2024 | Disney, Disney Legends, Disney Spotlight Series, Uncategorized
(A version of this article was shared with Laughing Place and published on August 23, 2024.) An outpouring of sentiment was showered upon the latest class of Disney Legends honored at D23: The Ultimate Fan Event on August 11, 2024. These honors were well deserved by...
by Jim Smith | Aug 23, 2024 | Facts and Figment Travel Planning, Travel News, Travel Planning, Universal Parks, Universal Studios
(A version of this article was shared with Pirates and Princesses and published on August 23, 2024.) Universal Orlando continues to impress as they roll out more details associated with the new Epic Universe theme park, scheduled to open in 2025. Today, it’s the...
by Jim Smith | Aug 20, 2024 | Disney Trivia, Trivia and Games
As part of the recent Disney Experiences announcements at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event a couple weeks ago, we learned that Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will be opening in Disneyland on November 15th. As part of the attraction’s opening, Disney also announced that the...