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, 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?...