by Jim Smith | Nov 15, 2021 | Disney, Disney Spotlight Series, Extinct Disney Attractions
If you could see close in my eyes, the American flag is waving in both of them and up my spine is growing this red, white and blue stripe.” – Walt Disney Walt Disney may have been a master of fantasy, but his morals and values were rooted deeply in the history of the...
by Jim Smith | Oct 9, 2021 | Disney Parks & Resorts, Travel News, Travel Planning
A few hours ago we shared an update to the Disney Genie program, which will be releasing on October 19th at Walt Disney World. Now, it’s Disneyland’s turn for some details. As we already knew, the base Genie program offers park itineraries, wait times, restaurant...
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 | Jul 4, 2021 | Hidden
The spire of Notre Dame Cathedral is located on… Sleeping Beauty Castle – Disneyland The golden spire on the right side of Sleeping Beauty Castle is modeled after the spire on Notre Dame Cathedral. Take a look at this photo of Sleeping Beauty Castle in...
by Jim Smith | Jul 2, 2021 | Disney, Disney Parks & Resorts, Disney Spotlight Series, Disney Trivia, Trivia and Games
Happy, Happy, Happy, Happy Holiday Friends! And Happy Independence Day to those who celebrate! Few things feel as American to me as Main Street USA, and when on Main Street, I always make a point to visit my favorite citizens, the Dapper Dans! Their harmonies are...