Roughly 15 years after its debut in California, and about 10 following its Orlando opening, Disney reimagined the “Soarin’ over California” film into a new, grander package: Soarin’ around the World. Yet, in doing so, Disney seems to have lost some of the magic that made the original Soarin’ such a beloved attraction.
DISASTER FILES: Disaster Transport: When you think of Cedar Point, you probably think of the “Roller Coaster Capital of the World,” with stunning, record-breaking thrill rides. But even the king can make a mistake. Enter Disaster Transport, a vaguely-70s space adventure from the 1990s (you read that right) based on Disney’s Space Mountain. The full story? Read on…
Here are five of the seminal moments in the development of Disney themed rooms.
DECLASSIFIED DISASTER: Superstar Limo: Remembered as one of the worst disasters Disney ever allowed, Superstar Limo was an absolute embarrassment. The embodiment of everything wrong with the original Disney’s California Adventure, Superstar Limo was a modern spoof featuring C-List “stars” in a terrible, awful dark ride. But it wasn’t built in a vacuum. How did California Adventure get the worst ride Disney’s ever designed? Let’s find out.
“You are traveling through another dimension, a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind. A journey into a wondrous land of imagination. Next stop, the Twilight Zone!”
Did you know that you have winter weather to thank for the existence of roller coasters today? Yes, the ski slope is more than just the place you go before you get an air cast. It’s also the accidental inception of theme park thrill rides.
Why are there no new World Showcase pavilions? Getting 11 was such a nightmare that it’s completely understandable why Disney eventually just gave up.
Let’s take this opportunity to celebrate the hidden gems that populate parks you should have on your travel bucket list.
Running a major theme park attraction takes a whole team of Cast Members working together to keep the queue and ride moving smoothly. While the exact title and responsibilities for each position will vary by attraction, there are a few standard jobs that exist for nearly every ride. Cast Members aren’t trained to perform a…
The music from one of the signature attractions has left an indelible impression on you…
