If there’s one thing you can expect to find in many Disney theme parks, it’s parades. Since the first ever Disney daytime parade, the Character Parade, made its debut in 1971, these massive-scale street parties have been almost as iconic to Disney as castles and rides, and add an extra layer of musical magic toContinue reading “Celebrating the Strange: The Weirdest Disney Theme Park Parades”
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No Ordinary Tour: the History of Hollywood Studios’ Great Movie Ride
Movies are amazing, there’s no doubt about that. In less than three or four hours you can travel the world, go backwards or forwards in time, or explore a completely different world altogether, meeting some incredible characters along the way. But what if you could really step inside some of your favourite films? Well, onceContinue reading “No Ordinary Tour: the History of Hollywood Studios’ Great Movie Ride”
We’re going to ride WHAT? Strange dark rides that will make you question the very fabric of reality
Dark rides have been a staple of theme and amusement parks from the beginning, so it’s no wonder that among the classic haunted houses and water-based pirate adventures, rides have popped up that put a completely new spin on the concept. From family rides and parks with not so family-friendly themes, to mesmerising sensory experiencesContinue reading “We’re going to ride WHAT? Strange dark rides that will make you question the very fabric of reality”
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Horizons- The Dark Ride of Dreams
Let’s face it- there is a LOT of negative stuff going on in the world at the moment, and something we could all use right now is the promise of a bright, joyful future full of innovation and hope. When EPCOT Center opened to the public on the 1st October 1982, it let us experienceContinue reading “Horizons- The Dark Ride of Dreams”
A Different Kind of Magic- The strangest, creepiest and outright terrifying attractions to operate at Disney Parks; Part Two
When you think of Disney rides and attractions, it’s unlikely your mind would jump to confusing storylines, creepy concepts and attractions that look too insane to be real, but they do exist! In fact, some Disney rides can be the strangest of all! We have now reached part two of this two-part-post, so let’s diveContinue reading “A Different Kind of Magic- The strangest, creepiest and outright terrifying attractions to operate at Disney Parks; Part Two”
A Different Kind of Magic- the strangest, creepiest and outright terrifying attractions to operate at Disney Parks- Part One
The main target market for Disney’s many theme parks around the world has always been families- this was made clear by Walt Disney even before Disneyland opened in 1955, when he said he wanted to create a fun little park for kids and kids-at-heart to enjoy together. But that’s not to say Disney rides andContinue reading “A Different Kind of Magic- the strangest, creepiest and outright terrifying attractions to operate at Disney Parks- Part One”
Rides That Never Left The Drawing Board- Part 1 (Disney Parks)
It takes years for a new ride or attraction to be constructed, from the initial planning permissions being submitted and approved, to the announcements and teasers, to construction then finally a grand opening. But some rides never get off the ground, with plans being kept in storage or scrapped altogether. Join me in exploring whatContinue reading “Rides That Never Left The Drawing Board- Part 1 (Disney Parks)”
Walt Disney World’s Most Underrated Rides- a collab with Coaster Sam Blog
Disney theme parks have been bringing the magic to guests since 1955, opening a multitude of new, immersive attractions at locations around the world. It’s always exciting when a new ride opens for the first time, but this has a downside too- existing rides, so matter how iconic, loved or nostalgic they are, can beginContinue reading “Walt Disney World’s Most Underrated Rides- a collab with Coaster Sam Blog”
Frozen vs. Maelstrom: the battle of the Norway Pavilion
Norway is a country of beauty, wonder and of course adventure, and this was represented incredibly well by the Norway Pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase. The pavilion opened in June 1988, and for over 25 years remained largely the same, with a single darkride that brought the spirit of Norway to Florida, among other servicesContinue reading “Frozen vs. Maelstrom: the battle of the Norway Pavilion”
Coasters Really Do That?- The biggest theme park myths busted!
There are so many myths and legends surrounding the theme park industry, but have you ever wondered which of these are true? In this post we separate myth from fact, explain aspects of rollercoaster safety and even explore where some of these myths stem from!
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