The Soarin’ preshow has been at the center of controversy ever since the ride’s Epcot debut in 2006. The original Soarin’ preshow video starring Patrick Warburton (who first found fame as Puddy on Seinfeld) was digitally altered to remove references to the ride’s original title of Soarin’ Over California. However, when the ride changed to […]
Don’t Blink or You’ll Miss the Aracuan Bird Cameo in Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros
Everybody knows the Three Caballeros. Hot-tempered Donald Duck. Chain-smoking José Carioca. Trigger-happy serial killer Panchito Pistoles. But the movie itself is fading from memory. Even among Disney fans, you won’t find many who have seen it. Which means most people are unaware of the de facto fourth star of the film — a zany little […]
Team Parkeology Takes on the Thanksgiving Challenge
Inspired by a childhood dream, two men set out on a quest for redemption… 60-Day Window 7:00 am – Ted is up early frantically refreshing his menu. After a few tense minutes, he finds the entree he is looking for. Turkey FastPass is secured. He rounds it off with a Stuffing FastPass, then picks up […]
Abandoned Fantasia Gardens Pavilion Might Be Master Architect’s Lost Work
Most guests don’t even know about Fantasia Gardens mini-golf. It’s a secondary excursion at best — the kind of freebie they used to dole out on your all-inclusive package, right up there with “free admission” to Wide World of Sports or a crappy t-shirt from Planet Hollywood. Even Disney Transportation forgets about it. A self-assured Cast […]
Parkeology Challenge: Now Riding Every Ride at Walt Disney World is More Fun Than Ever!
It’s been a bucket list item for many people but now just may be the best time ever to attempt the ultimate park challenge! Over the last four years, scores of teams have attempted to ride every ride at Walt Disney World in one day as part of the official Parkeology WDW46/47/49 challenge. 18 individuals or […]
Liberty Belle Riverboat Refurbishment Deals Blow to WDW49 Challenge
Early this year, the Liberty Belle Riverboat went under refurbishment, putting successful attempts at the Parkeology WDW47 Challenge on hold. With the opening of Toy Story Land last weekend and the dawn of the WDW49 version of the challenge, many of us have been anxiously awaiting the Riverboat’s return on July 20th. Unfortunately this morning, […]