Of all the themed lands that have ever entertained guests at Disney parks, Tomorrowland has always been one of the most problematic. This hopeful world has gone through a range of updates since it first debuted with Disneyland in 1955, mainly to make sure it always remains as a promise of what’s to come, ratherContinue reading “Race into Obscurity- the high-speed history of Disneyland’s Rocket Rods”
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Celebrating the Strange: The Weirdest Disney Theme Park Parades
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”
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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Coasting Through the Hills- the best almost-mountain coasters across the world
When you think of classic theme park icons, what comes to mind is probably along the lines of old-timey streets leading to enchanting fairytale castles, pirate ships hinting at elaborate adventures, and runaway trains coursing through some kind of mountainous or rocky terrain. Sure, these towering mountains weren’t exactly created by Mother Nature, but theContinue reading “Coasting Through the Hills- the best almost-mountain coasters across the world”
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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”
Magic and History: The oldest theme parks around the world
Amusement/theme parks have been entertaining families and thrillseekers for generations, evolving over the years to feature newer, smoother and better themed attractions. But some of these parks we know and love today are older than you’d expect- some even date back to the 1840s! Many of the world’s oldest theme parks elaborate histories with remnantsContinue reading “Magic and History: The oldest theme parks around the world”
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)”
Disneyland’s Black Sunday: What was it and how did it happen?
“As long as there is imagination left in the world, Disneyland will never be complete” Walt Disney When you think of Disneyland, what comes to mind? Castles, family, and Mickey Mouse? What about fires, dehydration and stampeding crowds? Okay, those last three maybe aren’t so likely. But all these actually happened on Disneyland’s opening day,Continue reading “Disneyland’s Black Sunday: What was it and how did it happen?”
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