I’ve defended the Walt Disney Company and its movies for years now. When up against those who felt Disney was simply taking a loyal audience for granted and playing it safe, I have argued, “Well, the company has been going through a hard time, they have bad leadership, and things will change now that Chapek is gone.” I have even ...
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Honest Review: Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Holiday Remix
On Monday, December 19, I was finally able to make it back to The Walt Disney World Resort to experience this holiday version of EPCOT’s latest attraction, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. But, as many fans have said since the ride version’s opening around Thanksgiving, it was very underwhelming. Unless I was paying extra close attention to the song ...
Read More »Disney World’s Fort Wilderness Not Worth the Cost Per First-Time Camper
A first-time camper reviewed Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and found a lot of the resources at the Disney Resort lacking. The Walt Disney World Resort is home to magical Theme Parks, Water Parks, and Disney Resorts that Guests can stay at and enjoy a Disney vacation. Be it Magic Kingdom Park, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, or EPCOT, Guests ...
Read More »Review: Disney Fact Beat Hollywood Fiction
I never thought I would ever say that phrase, let alone make it the title of an article, but it is what I have found to be the truth. And for the first time in what feels like far too long a time, The Walt Disney Company backed the RIGHT version of the story. It is arguably the greatest true ...
Read More »Honest Review: Which Ride Version is Better–Disneyland’s or Disney World’s?
The resemblance between Disneyland Resort and The Walt Disney World Resort–specifically Disneyland Park and The Magic Kingdom–is almost uncanny in a lot of ways. One way, in particular, is that they offer many of the same rides. Both Resorts have Space Mountain, Splash Mountain (and both will have Tiana’s Bayou Adventure), and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. They both feature a ...
Read More »Honest Review of Disneyland from a Disney World Regular
Readers, if I have not made it clear by now, I am a proud Floridian and life-long “regular” visitor of The Walt Disney World Resort. And I truly believe that when all the cards are down, Disney World stands as the overall best of the six Theme Park-based Disney Resorts around the world. But I know that there is still ...
Read More »‘Baymax!’ Review: Disney Doubles Down on ‘Divisive’ Content–We Can’t Just Have Fun Anymore
Animation Rating: 10/10 Comedy Rating: 9/10 Story Rating: 5/10 Family-Friendly Rating: Debatable Overall Score: 7/10 Yesterday, another highly-anticipated series dropped on Disney+ that left this reporter disappointed. Once again, the creatives at Walt Disney Studios have figured out a way to ruin what was supposed to be a fun show for the whole family in a way that was as ...
Read More »‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Part V Made Me Laugh When I Should’ve Cried, Worst *SPOILER* Scene in the Saga
Fanatic Overall Score: 4.5/10 Warning: Contains Spoilers Second Warning Third Warning Just when I thought this straight-to-streaming installment of the Skywalker Saga could not get any more disappointing, a new episode came along to prove me wrong. Part V of Star Wars’ Obi-Wan Kenobi dropped on Disney+ on Wednesday, June 15, and with it, one of the weakest deliveries yet. After four ...
Read More »‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Part III: Better, The Force is Getting Stronger
Fanatic Overall Score: 7/10 WARNING: THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS SPOILERS SECOND WARNING THIRD WARNING Wednesday, June 1, saw the release of the third episode of Disney+’s limited series, Obi-Wan Kenobi. Last Friday, I wrote an admittedly scathing review of the show’s double-episode premiere, but I made it clear that I would continue watching the show in its entirety. I stand by my ...
Read More »Honest Review: Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
WARNING: THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS SECOND WARNING LAST WARNING On Monday, May 9, I arrived at EPCOT for a special preview of the new “Wonders of Xandar” pavilion and the all-new roller coaster, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. It is by far the coolest roller coaster Walt Disney World has ever created. Imagine if Space Mountain and Rock ‘n’ ...
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