A new tip board, some new tarps, and a bit of Tron star in this Disney construction update at the Magic Kingdom!
Tag: People Mover
What Epcot Was Really Supposed to Be
Posted onDid you know EPCOT was originally developed as a community where 20000 people would live, work, and play? Find out more about what Epcot was supposed to be here!
We all have our favorite rides and shows in the Magic Kingdom, but here's the one attraction in that theme park that we think is the most UNDERrated. Find out what it is and why here!
Tomorrowland is historically the hardest land for Imagineers to design. The trouble with Tomorrowland is simple: tomorrow always comes. So how do you create a land that feels like the future, when the future will inevitably catch up with you?
Bob Gurr sits behind the wheel of a car as he tests the ride system that would be used on the Ford Magic Skyway attraction during the 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair. Note the individual drive wheels embedded in the track. [The Walt Disney Company] From the time when Disneyland was in the planning stages … Continue reading "Omnimover and PeopleMover: A look at two Disney-designed ride conveyances"
Where in the World #281
Posted onTo all who come to this photo trivia game, Welcome! Along the way, the photos can make us relive memories and see details Walt’s Imagineers put into everything we love in Walt Disney World! By this time next week, I will be in Walt Disney World, Players! So time to wish me Bon Voyage! Wow, … Continue reading "Where in the World #281"
Last Wednesday I wrote about our experience at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Magic Kingdom was going to be the one that would strike comparisons against Disneyland. It happens to me on every visit so I knew it would undoubtedly do the same to Yoli. While other people trump one park over the other, Yoli said it … Continue reading "Newbie and the Geek Take Magic Kingdom"
Where in the World #197
Posted onDavid W, you’re first!! YAY!! Okay, you weren’t first to get the right answer, but I mentioned you first in the blog. Does that count for something? 🙂 Susie Howard, thank you for your note! Wait until you see this week’s list of names! This was Challenge #196: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2007 … Continue reading "Where in the World #197"
Quiz – Who Sponsors Disney – Answers
Posted onYesterday, I briefly discussed the importance of corporate sponsors in connection with Disney shops, restaurants, and attractions. Then I presented you with 20 questions to see if you could remember what company is connected with a given location. Here are the answers. It will be interesting to see just how well these companies’ advertising dollars … Continue reading "Quiz – Who Sponsors Disney – Answers"
When Walt was planning Disneyland, he knew he couldn’t afford to build his magnificent park without outside financial help. So he and his brother Roy engaged the assistance of other companies to help pay the bills. In exchange for their money, these companies would be allowed to sell their products in Disneyland shops and restaurants … Continue reading "Quiz – Who Sponsors Disney – Questions"
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