It will be called Mako and it sounds fierce. Sea World Orlando will soon have the Tallest, Fastest, and Longest coaster! It will be a 200-foot-tall hypercoaster that will reach 73 mph along 4,760 feet of steel track — nearly a mile long — and leave riders feeling both breathless and
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Top 10 Disney World Thrill Rides
There’s nothing like getting swept up in Disney magic. The castle, the characters, the Mickey shaped food! It’s so easy for “outsiders” to look at Walt Disney World and think it’s for kids because the focus is on family and the parks being for everyone. However, as Disney veterans, you
Attraction Closures for the Dedication of the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
This week at Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland and Tomorrowland, there will be some rescheduled and closed attractions due to the media party and dedication of the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train ride. The party/dedication is for select media and guests and will only affect a few rides and shows during the two
New Disney Policy for Accompanying Children Under Seven on Rides
You might remember last month when we shared the news about Unaccompanied Park Entry Changes. Well according to Theme Park Insider, Disney is changing their policy on accompanying children under seven on rides. The rules for children to visit an attraction or ride a ride are continuously changing to become more strict
Matterhorn at Disneyland is Getting a Spot in the National Roller Coaster Museum
The National Roller Coaster Museum in Arlington, Texas, just acquired what they refer to as the “holy grail” of roller coast artifacts. But Disneyland park guests probably would not describe the items the same way. In fact, park guests may describe them as old, cramped, and uncomfortable. But, one man’s trash is
What to do when one size doesn’t fit all?
With millions of visitors from around the world, it would be impossible to fabricate accommodations that would be ideal for everyone in Disney parks. If the “one size fits all” philosophy doesn’t apply to you, don’t worry, you aren’t out of luck. There are three main areas where the majority
Classic Disney – Do you remember these classic Disney Commercials?
On today’s Classic Disney I wanted to feature some really old Disney Commercials. This Space Mountain commercial – and its awesome special effects – was used to advertise the Tomorrowland roller coaster in its opening year of 1977. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, 1979 1979 was the opening year for the
Joe Perry of Aerosmith Rocks with Goofy and Guests
While Disney’s Hollywood Studios was abuzz last week with all-things-Star-Tours, there also was an electric (guitar) feeling in the air along Sunset Blvd., as Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry made a surprise visit to the roller coaster bearing his band’s famous name.
Disney Confidential – Space Mountain Closed!
Hey there guys and gals Anonymouse here. Reporting to you the best in Disney News & Gossip. I read this news story over the weekend and while it was very sad, I hope that the lady is ok. The popular Walt Disney World ride was shut down after a the
Best Things I Love About Disney – Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
How did I miss this among the many “Best Things” articles I have written. Not only is it one of my favorite attractions it is a true Walt Disney World Classic. It has been around for more than thirty years pleasing park visitors of all ages. There are some attractions
Aerosmith drummer Joey Kramer visits roller coaster named after the legendary band
DREAM ON…DRUM ON!: Aerosmith drummer Joey Kramer poses with Goofy Feb. 25, 2011 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in front of the “Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith,” the Walt Disney World roller coaster that is named after the band. The high-…
Pixar’s Place in the Parks: To Saturation… and Beyond!
Do you remember what the very first Pixar-themed ride or attraction was to open in a Disney Park? It’s surprising to think of how many Pixar characters have appeared in some way in the Parks. Here is a list of the Pixar-themed rides and attractions so far: It’s Tough to
Walt Disney World Hollywood Studios: The one ride I MUST ride
In the conclusion to my series on the one ride at each park that I must ride, today I’m taking a look at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. If you remember, my must ride at Magic Kingdom was Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. My must ride at Epcot was Spaceship Earth, and my
One More Disney ‘Thing’ You Can’t Live Without – Orlando Attractions Magazine
We had just returned from our Fall visit to Walt Disney World in 2007 and like the rest of you, we were going through a very serious case of Disney withdrawl syndrome. As I was fumbling around the internet looking for just one more little bit of Disney stuff, I
