If you have been following the recent news, Disney’s Hollywood Studios is in a state of flux. The iconic (or, based on your perception, rightfully maligned) Sorcerer’s Hat is going to be taken down at the beginning of 2015. Many rides and attractions are being shuttered to make way for a renovation to the park – American Idol Experience closed ...

Walt Disney World offers a panoply of experiences, rides, attractions, and restaurants for you to enjoy. At times, it can be overwhelming trying to figure out what is worth the time and what isn’t. This list is meant to be a guide to my personal list of attractions to check out when at Disney World – I am treating an ...

When people find out that I am a self-proclaimed Disney Fanatic, they often regale me with a list of their favorite Disney rides. These conversations often begin something like this: “Oh, wow! Don’t you just love Space Mountain!” or “Expedition Everest is awesome! I could ride it over and over again!” I always smile and nod approvingly, but in my ...

The third gate at Walt Disney World opened in 1989 and it salutes the Golden Age of Hollywood by celebrating the glitz and glamour that the movies have to offer. While Hollywood Studios is the least popular park (only a mere 10.1 million guests passed through the Mickey turnstiles in 2013), there is a lot to appreciate in the park ...

Hooray for Hollywood! What connection does Walt Disney have with Hollywood Studios. Well, in 1923 Walter Elias Disney left his home in Kansas City, Missouri for Hollywood, where he and his brother, Roy began their collaboration for animated and live action films. The first “Alice Comedy” short was produced in the in the rear of a Hollywood real estate office, ...

With the phenomenal success of Frozen, Disney has created several activities in the parks that will satisfy all of the Frozen fanatics in your life. Here’s a rundown of the special Frozen-themed activities Disney currently has to offer! 6. Anna and Elsa’s Royal Welcome This event occurs each morning at Hollywood Studios at 11am. It is a very brief parade ...

Watch as this incredibly talented artist transforms a blank sheet of paper into a work of art.

I despise waiting on lines. The real world is full of lines. Lines to check out at the grocery store. Lines at the coffee shop in the morning. Lines for the ladies room. So, when I go on vacation to the most magical place on Earth, I don’t want to wait in lines. Waiting on lines is decidedly “un-magical”. Thus, ...

Frozen fireworks at Walt Disney World with Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf in “Frozen Summer Fun” event. Video from InsideTheMagic on YouTube.com