by Jim Smith | Jul 11, 2024 | Best of the Best - Disney and Beyond, Disney, Disney Parks & Resorts, Lists, Travel Planning
Disneyland will always have the distinction of being the only Disney theme park that Walt Disney ever roamed. We could make a case that Walt walked the grounds of Walt Disney World, but the resort wasn’t developed until years after he had passed. Disneyland is infused...
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 | Oct 23, 2023 | Disney Parks & Resorts, Travel News, Travel Planning
(A version of this article was shared with Pirates and Princesses and published on October 23, 2023.) Disneyland Resort announced that the transformation of Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel into the Pixar Place Hotel will officially be completed in just a few months, on...
by Jim Smith | Sep 11, 2023 | Disney Parks & Resorts, Travel News, Travel Planning
Disney Destination D23 is one of the biggest Disney fan events of the year, and this year’s event, which took place over the weekend of September 8th through September 10th – was extra special. Not only did it celebrate 100 years of Disney, but it also unveiled...
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...
