October 1st, 2021 is a very special day in the world of theme parks, because today marks the 50th anniversary of the most popular theme park on earth: Walt Disney World. In 2019, Magic Kingdom welcomed well over 20 million...
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Inside Club 33 – My Most Exclusive Dining Experience Ever
On my recent trip to Disneyland I got to experience a part of the park that, honestly, I never expected I would ever get to see: Club 33, the private members-only restaurant in the park. My hometown (San Francisco) has...
Continue reading...Theme Park Design and the Art of Themed Entertainment Book Review
Theme Park Design and the Art of Themed Entertainment is the most thorough book on theme park design available. David Younger’s book (not to be confused with Theme Park Design by Steve Alcorn) is literally a textbook on every single...
Continue reading...Book Review & Giveaway: The Disneyland Book of Lists
I’m a sucker for interesting tidbits, trivia and historical facts, especially when compiled in list form. Within minutes of opening “The Disneyland Book of Lists” by Chris Strodder, I was hooked. Keep reading to find out how you can win...
Continue reading...Walt Disney Birthplace Preservation Project
Help restore Walt and Roy Disney’s birthplace by supporting the project on Kickstarter. In a quiet residential neighborhood just outside of Chicago, IL, stands a modest family home on the corner of Tripp Avenue and Palmer Street. This house was designed...
Continue reading...Disney Cruise Review – Part 1
The Disney Cruise Line is a great alternative for fans of Disneyland and Walt Disney World that just can’t get enough! Why go on a Disney cruise? What can you expect on a Disney cruise? I’ll be answering some of...
Continue reading...Dan Guy Interview: Part II
Today we continue our interview with Penn State Mechanical Engineering student Dan Guy. In case you missed it, click here to read part one. C101: How complicated is it to drive the monorail at Walt Disney World? Doesn’t it have...
Continue reading...Reserve a ride from home? Disney thinks so.
In a recent investor conference, Disney’s Tom Staggs (Chairman, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts) recently revealed some interesting long-term plans for improving guest experience at Disney parks. Among many new ideas for improving the overall guest experience at Disney parks...
Continue reading...Inside Walt Disney’s Apartment at Disneyland
The Disney Parks Blog gave a special gift today by giving us a look inside Walt Disney’s own apartment inside Disneyland above the Fire Department building on Mainstreet U.S.A.: Be sure to see if you can spot the lamp next...
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