Tag: autopia
7 Opening Day Disneyland Rides We Still Love Today
Posted onDid you know some of the best attractions in Disneyland have been around since opening day in 1955? Check out 7 rides from Disneyland's Opening Day we still love today!
Disney Imagineer and Legend Bob Gurr Keeps Motoring Along
Posted onOn Oct. 25, Disney Legend Bob Gurr will turn 88 years old. At that age, most typical seniors tend to slow down, relax and take things easy. Luckily for us, Bob Gurr has never been “typical.” According to the always affable Gurr, “I’m everywhere these days!”
10 More Walt Disney World Attractions That Walt Had a Hand in Creating
Posted onA recent AllEars.net blog highlighted four Walt Disney World attractions that Walt Disney had a hand in creating. But there at least 10 other WDW attractions with Walt's imprint on them.
Disneyland Resort Updates – 3/24/17
Posted onGuest Photographer Jason of disneygeek.com shared a set of Disneyland Resort Updates from his visit on March 24. Included are photos from the Flag Retreat tribute to the WWII Tuskegee Airmen.
Disneyland and DCA – New Attractions and Shows
Posted onOn our recent trip I had the opportunity to experience some new shows and attractions that have recently opened. I say “new”, but two of them were actually updates of existing attractions that just came out of lengthy refurbishments. The first is the Jungle Cruise, which just re-opened on May 6. The biggest change was … Continue reading "Disneyland and DCA – New Attractions and Shows"
Tomorrowland Speedway – Magic Kingdom
Posted onToday’s blog will discuss a favorite attraction of many a future driver, the Tomorrowland Speedway. What could be more exciting for a child living in a society that is dominated by automobiles than a chance to get behind the wheel and take control of a powerful machine? A car represents freedom to an adult. It … Continue reading "Tomorrowland Speedway – Magic Kingdom"
Disneyland Paris – Discoveryland — Part 4 — Star Tours, Honey, I Shrunk the Audience, and Autopia
Posted onStar Tours Star Tours is the one attraction in Discoveryland that deviates from the overall theme of the area. Instead of looking like the future as seen through the eyes of early visionaries, this ride’s exterior features architecture more in line with a 20th century view of the future. Or maybe in the case of … Continue reading "Disneyland Paris – Discoveryland — Part 4 — Star Tours, Honey, I Shrunk the Audience, and Autopia"
Out for a Speedway Drive
Posted onFor some strange reason I have rarely experienced the Tomorrowland Indy Speedway. Maybe it’s because I keep calling it Autopia and none of my WDW-loving friends know what I’m talking about. I guess I just lost a point on the WDW Fanatic Measuring System. It’s rather difficult to take photos while driving, trust me on … Continue reading "Out for a Speedway Drive"
Hong Kong Tomorrowland & Disney on Parade
Posted onThe last land I will be talking about at Hong Kong Disneyland is Tomorrowland. Like Fantasyland, it feels small compared to other parks. The first attraction I’ll be discussing it Orbitron. This is your typical, hub and spoke space ride. What sets this attraction apart from its cousins in other Disney parks is that you … Continue reading "Hong Kong Tomorrowland & Disney on Parade"

