As construction on the massive Fantasyland expansion gets underway it got me thinking of simpler times. I realized that in fact sometimes it is the simple things you miss the most. One day not too long ago there were mighty submarines plying the waters of a crystalline lagoon smack in the middle of Fantasyland. […]
A Great Place To Meet Models
As a Disney World fanatic growing up, I would always end each trip with a collection of park guide maps, so that I could pour over them later back home in Indiana. Sometimes I couldn’t wait until I got back home, so I would pour over them in the hotel room. Remember back when it […]
Where great rides go to die.
No matter how you look at it Horizons was an attraction that closed too soon. Even those who felt it was dated before it even opened at Epcot Center in 1983 would have to admit that being operational for a scant 16 years was a disservice to the enormous effort that went into creating it. […]
Hymns in a Theme Park
It’s been about about 13 years since the Southern Baptist boycott of Disney. Some readers may be too young to remember this, but there was a time during the Michael Eisner years when Disney veered sharply away from their family friendly image and started embracing less savory elements. Mainly the boycott was concerned with the […]
New Parkeologist – NOW WITH VIDEO!
Well, after a lot of begging Shane has seen it fit to promote me from lowly “guest contributor” to a full time parkeologist. That means that I will be diluting Shane’s enlightening prose with posts of my own from time to time. Shane previously posted my attempted explanation of the Dinoland USA back story […]
Chester and Who-ster?
It’s finally here. The great Dinoland opus from friend and collaborator Teevtee. The man who caught Joe Rohde baby-dunking. It’s about time he got around to sending me something new rather than resting on his laurels. I’ve been pestering him for days now. Regardless of how you feel about Dinoland’s story (and I […]
Disney World Goes To the Oscars
In honor of the Academy Awards, I have decided to devote an entire post linking the most famous American award show to a 43-square-mile patch of Florida swampland. Here are the nominees and winners of the Oscars, Walt Disney World style. Best Supporting Actress The Great Movie Ride is packed with Supporting Actress nominees. Of […]
Mr. Toad’s New Mania
Today I just want to pay homage to the happiest little dancing frog that ever hip-hopped his way through Walt Disney World. Nice try. Go find a Six Flags. This little amphibian deserves our love, admiration, and respect, because he is able to dance on one foot while waving something in his hand with his […]
Toontown In Perspective
When you think of the absolute pinnacle of Disney themed lands, only one comes to mind: Mickey’s Toontown Fair. Alright I’m joking, nothing holds a candle to Dinorama. But for all its cheapo judges tents and glorified kiddie coasters, occasionally Toontown Fair can surprise you with an actual detail or two. Take this sign. (no, […]