by Jim Smith | Oct 14, 2022 | Disney, Disney Spotlight Series, Extinct Disney Attractions, Lists, Role Call - The Best of Disney
We’ve all seen those old photos of the early days of Walt Disney World’s EPCOT Center. Some of us have been in a few of these photos, or even taken them ourselves. Well, old is new, retro is in, and EPCOT has turned forty years young! To celebrate, let’s take a look...
by Jim Smith | Jan 31, 2022 | 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, Trivia and Games
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 | Mar 9, 2021 | Disney Trivia, Trivia and Games
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...
