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...
by Jim Smith | Mar 19, 2021 | Bits & Pieces, Disney Spotlight Series, Disney Trivia, Extinct Disney Attractions, Lists and Trivia
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...
by Jim Smith | Mar 16, 2021 | Disney Spotlight Series, Extinct Disney Attractions
Have you ever been to a World’s Fair? The sights, the sounds, the size, and the crowds. In the days before the internet, social media, and even television, World’s Fair expositions were critical ways for businesses, organizations, and cultural administrations to share...
by Jim Smith | Mar 9, 2021 | Disney Trivia, Lists and Trivia
Eric Idle is a brilliant comedian, actor, singer/songwriter, and all around entertainer with many feathers in his cap, most notably his involvement in the legendary Monty Python Comedy Troupe. While Idle’s entertainment achievements are indeed quite impressive, his...
by Jim Smith | Mar 9, 2021 | Hidden
Question: In what Walt Disney World attraction did Eric Idle’s Dr. Nigel Channing first appear? Image: E82 – The Epcot Legacy Answer: Honey, I Shrunk the Audience! This attraction opened in Epcot’s Imagination pavilion in November 1994, replacing Michael...
