It has come to my attention that Disney may have been lying to me. It seems that many of the things at the parks have no basis in reality. I mean, besides the wait times listed on that oh-so-helpful tip board (is a little accuracy too much to ask?). Apparently those rifles in Fort Langhorn […]
Author: Shane
The Beast That Haunts My Nightmares
It is time for me to finally speak of that which terrifies me in the dark. It is a monster, a foul creature from beyond. I know not from whence it came. I wish it would return to its hellhole and leave me in peace. But my hopes are false. There will be no escape […]
Walt Disney World Quest Magical Racing Tour (2000)
It’s been a long time since we had an entry in our series of park-based video games. And as you no doubt have noticed, the world financial markets are reacting to this oversight. Unemployment figures have risen sharply, and America’s students are now verifiably stupider than they were before. So, here to set everything right, […]
Big Fred’s Belly
The Country Bears have been around for nigh on 40 years now, and I’ve seen the show a hunnerd times, but I find there are still a few details lurking out there waiting for me to spot them. Such was the case last weekend with Big Fred. You know this feller, right? He’s one of […]
Adventureland Oddities
With Teevtee off galavanting through famed naturalist John Muir’s back yard, I figured I should probably get off my lazy butt and post something good here. But instead I went to Magic Kingdom. It was a nice stroll through the park near sunset, which is probably my favorite time of day to visit (my second […]
Spaceship Earth Is A Slow-Moving Journey Through Time
It’s pretty tough to paint yourself into a corner when your show building is a giant round ball. Yet somehow the Imagineers managed to do it. I’m sure Imagineering is more concerned with the big problems. How to simulate Zero G. How to make Abe Lincoln deliver a speech. How to apologize for Monsters Inc. […]
The Curse of the Missing Shakespeare
William Shakespeare died of unknown causes and was buried 17 feet below the floor of the Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-upon-Avon. Legend says that he died on the exact day of his 52nd birthday. According to his epitaph, those who dare move the bones of the great Bard will be cursed for all time. […]
Happy Fourth of July From the Four Theme Parks
Special thanks for some of the photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/joanna8555/4230596671/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/caniswolfie/206088839/
The Dog Days of Summer
Parkeology is your definitive source for ridiculous lists! Only here will you find a comprehensive compendium of sea serpentia, Bing Crosby ephemera, and domestic attraction exports. The ironic part is that whenever I try a new list, I invariably leave something off, which causes much embarrassment here at the parkeology offices, and has led to […]