One of the guests involved in a fight over line-cutting in EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort that went viral online has spoken out. The confrontation began after a group of young adults allegedly pushed in front of hundreds of guests waiting for Soarin’ Over California, claiming their family was further ahead. Other guests called them out and began filming ...
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Disney Guests Left Stranded Mid-Air on Popular Park Attraction
Disclaimer: if you’re already afraid of heights, this story might unlock a new fear. Ride breakdowns happen. While they can put a damper on a highly-anticipated Genie+ reservation and slow down the queues for other Guests, even well-oiled machines need tune-ups. But certain rides are better than others regarding spots to get stuck. A Big Thunder Mountain Railroad stop to ...
Read More »Guests Spot Disturbing New Hazard On Popular Disney Ride
Theme parks are meant to be associated with fun, whimsy, excitement, magic (especially Disney magic), and indulgence — but theme parks also often involve safety hazards like roller coasters or thrill rides, and one fan-favorite attraction in Disneyland just gave some of its passengers a real fright! Seatbelts or lap bars are often used on roller coasters, with the more ...
Read More »The Sense and Science Behind Disney Scents
Smells have the transcending power to send people back in time. We’ve all experienced that moment when a sudden whiff of a nostalgic scent overtakes us, instantly transporting us to a time, place, moment, or experience from our past. The Walt Disney Company understands well the connective bond that exists between memories and smells. And being in the business of ...
Read More »Here’s How You Can Go to the Real-Life Destinations That Inspired Disney
Did you know that many of the iconic places portrayed in Disney film, along with a number of notable attributes within Disney Parks, were actually inspired by real-life locations from all around the world? What’s even better is that you can visit many of these destinations personally, via some of the great tour packages offered through Adventures By Disney. From ...
Read More »Which Other Countries Were Almost Added to EPCOT’s World Showcase and What Could Be Still to Come?
You don’t have to travel the world in the literal sense to become a “Disney World” traveler. As fans of EPCOT’s World Showcase know well, Disney has made the idea of going on a grand world tour to 11 different nations in a single day an entirely doable endeavor. And while we can take delight in all of EPCOT’s current ...
Read More »8 Things You Need to Know About Soarin’
Soarin’ is the one attraction at Walt Disney World that consistently has wait times approaching triple digits. It has been down for refurbishment since January and is set to open next week as a transformed attraction – here are the eight things that you need to know! 8 – Additional Theatre – the main reason for Soarin’ being down was ...
Read More »Have You Truly Experienced Disney? If You Haven’t Ridden These 12 Rides, The Answer Is No!
The whole Disney experience encompasses shows, parades, food and the immersive, meticulous theming of the parks, but one the most crucial elements of any trip to Disney is of course the rides! Here are twelve key rides that you must do in order to truly have the Disney experience. 12. Expedition Everest This thrill ride takes you on a runaway ...
Read More »Extreme Epcot Future World – 30 Things You Must Do From Rope Drop to Close
While Future World at Epcot only makes up half of the Disney World park, there are plenty of things to do that will keep you busy from rope drop till close. Here are 30 things you must do when you visit. 30. Photo Opportunity – Spaceship Earth: When you arrive, you’ll need to get your picture taken in front of ...
Read More »15 Reasons Your Family Will LOVE Epcot
Epcot used to be known as an adult park while Magic Kingdom was more geared towards kids. With more attractions and experiences added since the park’s opening in 1982, Disney has made Epcot a park the entire family can enjoy. Not convinced? Here are 15 reasons why you and your family will love this park. 15. Never Too Old To ...
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