Prior to arriving at Animal Kingdom, I really had no idea what to expect with Caring for Giants. On Disney’s website they call it a tour, a term I echoed on my Facebook page and on Twitter, but that’s not entirely an accurate description. The reality is that it’s more of an experience than anything else. Caring for Giants…
Author: Aaron Cohen
My Disney Bucket List
Many people have a “bucket list” made up of things they want to do before they shuffle off the mortal coil. Things that will lead to exciting stories that you can then tell your grandkids (or random strangers on the bus). Things that, when you sit back and reflect upon your life, you can say “oh…
Funny Pages
When Disney acquired Marvel back in 2009, there was a lot of speculation as to what it would mean for both companies. Would superheroes be found at Disney parks? (Yes, though mostly at Disneyland.) Would Marvel movies now include musical numbers? (Probably not.) Was Mickey Mouse going to join the Avengers?!? (I would pay to see…
Defending Disney
Recently, I took a break from watching Horizons ride-through videos and funny cat gifs online and I read an article in which the author basically questioned why any rational adult couple would ever go to a Disney park. She said that she was there when she was nine years old and thought it was fun, but…
Skipper Canteen: An Adventurous Review
Welcome to the Magic & Misadventures review of the Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen restaurant at Magic Kingdom. I will, of course, endeavor to take things seriously and treat the subject with the sober gravitas it deserves. Nah, that doesn’t sound like me at all. Nor would it be appropriate for this post. Also,…
Destination D Trip Report: Day Two
In my Destination D Trip Report: Day One, I detailed the first day of the event (as well as a bit about the day before). There were a lot of presentations, some fun surprises, and it was all capped off by sitting on the beach of the Polynesian Resort and watching Moana before its release. An…