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It feels like we’ve been waiting FOREVER for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind to open in EPCOT — but we’re finally getting closer!
In progress!
Disney announced that the ride will be opening this summer (but they haven’t given an exact date, yet). We’ve been keeping an eye on construction, including the GIANT Nova Corps ship that’s gone up outside of the ride. Yesterday, we saw a closer look at the loading area of the ride, and today, we’ve got a new video from inside the attraction!
The Disney Parks have a rich and interesting history. Walt Disney Imagineering is the part of the Walt Disney Company that develops and builds the Disney theme parks. The Imagineers are an incredible creative force, and we have them to thank for how amazing and detailed the Disney parks are.
Cinderella Castle
Women have often played an integral role in Imagineering, one example being Leota Toombs, the Imagineer who was also the face actress for Madame Leota in the Haunted Mansion! The Disney Parks would not be what they are without these incredible women, and now you can read all about them!
As they say on the Carousel of Progress, “there’s a great big beautiful tomorrow,” and there are some AMAZING technological developments in the works thanks to some clever Imagineers! Remember that incredible lightsaber that Josh D’Amaro tested out during a D23 event? Or what about that preview of Project EXO that will totally change the way we interact with characters?
Josh D’Amaro with a lightsaber at Destination D23
For all you technology nerds out there, these are some exciting times! Recently, we talked about the mechanics behind Disney’s REAL lightsaber, but today we’re back to discuss Disney’s interesting new patent that has SO many possibilities!Â
Imagine this — you’ve just arrived at Magic Kingdom and you’re walking down Main Street, U.S.A..
Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
You see Cinderella Castle looming just ahead, and you walk towards it and then walk through it — what is the first thing you see? It’s the Prince Charming Regal Carrousel, one of the most iconic structures in Fantasyland. And you might not know it, but this attraction has a long history, one that’s MUCH longer than the history of Disney World!
We write a lot about Disney World, but there are other Disney Parks located all around the world!
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Each Disney Park has a unique look, with many of the parks reflecting local cultural influences through the attractions, lands, architecture, and more. Fantasyland looks a little different in Disneyland Paris, and today we have a video with a behind-the-scenes tour!
Behind the Attraction on Disney+ gave us behind-the-scenes looks at some of our favorite Disney Parks attractions alongside legendary Disney Imagineers like Joe Rohde.
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Disney made an announcement today about the Behind the Attraction series and if you’re craving more theme park secrets, your wish has been granted. [Read more…]
Disney’s Imagineers, comprised of Cast Members with roles such as engineers, illustrators, architects, writers, and more, are behind many of your favorite Disney Parks attractions and experiences.
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Today Disney released a video featuring behind the scenes looks at some of the incredible projects Imagineers have done (and are still working on!), so if you want to know more about some of your favorite rides, read on!
There are few rides in the Disney parks around the world that are as popular as the classic Haunted Mansion.Â
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This ride has a HUGE cult following, inspiring tons of merchandise items, Halloween costumes, and even its own movie! But, Haunted Mansion is more than just your basic Disney ride — it’s full of hidden secrets that even the biggest fans may not know. Today, we’re sharing some of the best fun facts about this fan-favorite ride!
We have so many fond memories of the original Club Cool. What’s better than drinking unique Coca-Cola beverages from around the world?
We miss you, Club Cool!
Although you can still get some tasty Coca-Cola beverages at the Coca-Cola Store and Rooftop Beverage Bar in Disney Springs, we were pretty sad when Club Cool at EPCOT closed due to the massive transformation going on there. Recently, though, we got word that a “revitalized” Club Cool was on its way!
Disney World is a BIG place with a whole lot of detail.
Main Street, U.S.A.
There are lots of hidden secrets tucked into the four parks and die-hard Disney fans know a LOT of them. Maybe you’re the one who’s spouting about Hidden Mickeys and Imagineer touches, or Disney World secret menus, but we’ve got a few facts that even Disney World LOCALS might not know.
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