by Jim Smith | Mar 11, 2025 | Deals and Promotions, Disney Parks & Resorts, Facts and Figment Travel Planning
Disneyland – the “Happiest Place on Earth” – is marking its 70th birthday this summer. To celebrate, Disney has released several discounts for Disneyland vacations in Summer 2025. All of these offers are available to book now. Here are the new deals:...
by Jim Smith | Jan 12, 2025 | Disney Parks & Resorts, Disney Pocket Guides, Travel Planning
The creativity of Pixar’s storytellers and animators has mesmerized audiences worldwide since the 1995 release of Toy Story. The splendid pairing of storytelling and cutting edge animation technology has given us countless unforgettable characters who live within the...
by Jim Smith | Dec 29, 2024 | Disney Legends, Disney Spotlight Series, Uncategorized
(A version of this article was shared with Laughing Place and published on February 5, 2025.) For many decades, the Disney Ambassador program has been a constant presence around the globe. These magical ambassadors travel the world attending special events, supporting...
by Jim Smith | Oct 16, 2024 | Disney Parks & Resorts, Travel News
Back in July, Walt Disney World transitioned from the much-maligned Genie+ park attraction reservation system to the Lightning Lane Multi Pass system, which bears a much closer resemblance to the sorely missed FastPass + system discontinued years ago. Beginning later...
by Jim Smith | Sep 5, 2024 | Best of the Best - Disney and Beyond, 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...