by Jim Smith | May 24, 2024 | Disney, Disney Parks & Resorts, Spotlight
(A version of this article was shared with Pirates & Princesses and published on May 22, 2024.) It’s a world of laughter, a world of tears It’s a world of hopes and a world of fears There’s so much that we share That it’s time we’re aware It’s a Small World after...
by Jim Smith | Jul 9, 2023 | Disney, Disney Legends, Disney Spotlight Series
“Hurry back! Hurry back! Be sure to bring your death certificate, if you decide to join us. Make final arrangements now! We’ve been dying… to have you…” These “inviting” words have haunted countless guests exiting Disney’s Haunted Mansion...
by Jim Smith | Jun 30, 2022 | Disney, Extinct Disney Attractions
(A version of this article was shared with Pirates & Princesses on June 30, 2022.) Edutainment – a portmanteau of Education and Entertainment – is a popular concept nowadays, thanks to Walt Disney. Walt may not have invented the concept, but he is...
by Jim Smith | Aug 6, 2021 | Hidden
Tomorrowland started out a little slow when Magic Kingdom opened in 1971, but Disney really ramped things up with the opening of the following three attractions, all of which are still in operation today! Space Mountain (January 15, 1975) The original version of this...
by Jim Smith | Mar 19, 2021 | Bits & Pieces, Disney Spotlight Series, Disney Trivia, Extinct Disney Attractions, Trivia and Games
Mammoths have appeared sparingly throughout Disney history, but you can find them if you know where to look. They are prevalent in the animated film Brother Bear. They poke their heads into the Star Wars franchise (sort of) as Banthas on Luke Skywalker’s home planet...
