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, Lists and Trivia
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...
by Jim Smith | Aug 20, 2024 | Hidden
Here are the answers to this Critter Country trivia question. Question: Prior to being named Critter Country in 1988, by what other two names has this area of Disneyland been known? Answers: Indian Village (1956-1971) and Bear Country (1972-1988) The...
by Jim Smith | Aug 20, 2024 | Bits & Pieces, Disney Parks & Resorts
What’s your favorite thing about EPCOT? Is it the culture of the World Showcase Pavilions? The cutting-edge attractions in the front end of the park (which will always be known as “Future World” to me)? How about the nearly perpetual presence of seasonal festivals?...
by Jim Smith | Aug 13, 2024 | Disney, Marvel, Media, Star Wars
On August 9-11, 2024, Disney hosted D23: The Ultimate Fan Event in Anaheim, CA. The biennial three-day event is always a spectacular display of Disney fandom, including celebrations of all aspects of the company and major announcements of upcoming entertainment and...
