by Jim Smith | May 9, 2022 | Disney, Disney Parks & Resorts, Extinct Disney Attractions
(A version of this article was published for Pirates & Princesses on April 9, 2022.) “To all who come to this place of joy, hope and friendship, welcome. Epcot is inspired by Walt Disney’s creative vision. Here, human achievements are celebrated through...
by Jim Smith | May 6, 2022 | Disney, Disney Parks & Resorts, Extinct Disney Attractions
Walt Disney World has presented guests with unforgettable experiences since October 1, 1971 – over five decades. During this time, the resort has grown and expanded as a world-class destination, including four theme parks, two water parks, thirty-some-odd...
by Jim Smith | Jan 31, 2022 | Best of the Best - Disney and Beyond, Disney, Disney Parks & Resorts, Role Call - The Best of Disney
(A version of this post for was shared with Pirates & Princesses and published on January 31, 2022) (Updated February 16, 2024) Epcot has long been considered the more “adult” Disney theme park. While that has historically been still true to some extent, as Bob...
by Jim Smith | Jan 25, 2022 | Disney Trivia, Lists and Trivia
Everyone has heard the phrase “Figment of your imagination.” It’s an easy way to explain something that just doesn’t seem quite right or would rather not be dealt with. When you hear the phrase, it’s quite easy to connect the dots and conclude that this is where...
by Jim Smith | Jun 7, 2021 | Disney, Disney Parks & Resorts, Role Call - The Best of Disney, Travel Planning
“Epcot without kids? Yes, please!” In part one of this series on enjoying Walt Disney World as adults, we spent the day at Magic Kingdom. Let’s continue our way through the World, taking the monorail over to Epcot – perhaps the most “adult” of Walt Disney...
