Attractions

EPCOT Is Dead, Long Live EPCOT

It’s fairly common knowledge that I’m a big fan of the classic EPCOT Center park. I often go on (and on, and on) about Horizons, or about why Journey Into Imagination has sucked ever since they took out Dreamfinder, and I’ve complained about the inclusion of movie-based attractions like the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy…

A Galaxy Not So Far Away

Here’s the thing: I am a huge Star Wars fan. Like, even just saying “huge fan” doesn’t really scratch the surface of how much I love that saga. I’ve watched the movies and the cartoons (and I sat through the Holiday Special), I’ve read the books, and I wear the clothing. My home is littered with…

Imagining Nostalgia

If you’re at all familiar with my work–either here on the blog or on my various social media outlets–you may have noticed that I bring up Journey Into Imagination a lot. It’s been a favorite attraction of mine since I was a wide-eyed wee lad, after all, so it makes sense that I’d talk about it…

Cult Classic

If you’ve read my work here on the blog, or if you follow me on Facebook or Twitter, or if you’ve ever talked to me in person, then you’ve probably noticed that I mention one particular attraction a whole bunch. I mean, like an absurd amount. Really, if you’re also a follower of other Disney…

Inspirational Adventure

I don’t consider myself a big American history buff. Sure, it’s kind of neat to think about people throwing tea into Boston harbor or having Old West duels at high noon during the Gold Rush or whatever, but it was hardly my favorite subject in school. Which is probably much of the reason that, when…

Checking References

Throughout the Disney parks are references to animated features–little details that serve as themed decor and also nods to a specific movie or character. For example, this sign in Liberty Square: Disney is pretty well known for their animated films (I’m shooting for “understatement of the year” with that one), and they’ve made a handful…