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...
by Jim Smith | Aug 20, 2021 | Disney, Disney Parks & Resorts, Travel News, Travel Planning
We all knew this was coming, and here is it. Disney primed us for this back at the D23 Expo in August 2019. Then COVID hit, and we largely forgot about it. But Disney didn’t. At long last, and introduced in careful consideration of guest feedback, Disney has formally...
by Jim Smith | Aug 19, 2021 | Disney, Disney Legends, Disney Spotlight Series
Every now and then, a voice comes along that is so memorable, you hear it and instantly say “I know that voice!” Thurl Ravenscroft will go down in history as having one of the most unique voices in showbiz. Thurl Ravenscroft and the Mellomen (Ravenscroft at far right)...
