I love simple solutions to complex problems. Maybe that’s why I used my first pick on Alexander the Great in my World Conquerors Fantasy draft. Not only did he solve the Gordian Knot, but he’s led the league in rushing the past three years. Plus, he’s a huge Disney fan. Rope Drop at the Magic […]
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Thrilla in Parkzilla: ROUND TWO!
If you missed round one catch up HERE. Ladies and gentleman, I give you the most massive mega fight of all time, the ultimate showdown of the Disney gladiators, a fight that has been decades in the making, this is round two of the…. The crowd is still riled up after the first round of […]
4 Steps To Magically Find Your Calling
Next week, Teevtee continues his series on the Thrilla in Parkzilla, but for now I want you to pick up a dictionary. College level, if you have it. Look up the word “Awesome.” If you don’t see the following image, throw your dictionary away, because it is just a sad waste of trees: That’s right. […]
Top 10 Name Changes That Changed Nothing – Part 1
This post is part of the Disney Blog Carnival. Head over there to see more great Disney-related posts and articles. —————— “I think I’ll go meet the boys for a cold sasparilla. Oh I forgot, we’re calling it root beer now. Same kind of thing, different name. Well, that’s progress for you!” — Carousel of Progress Remember […]
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom: Orlando’s Filming Location
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom predates Orlando’s movie studio theme parks. But another local park was a secret filming location.
The Four Dragon Kings of the Theme Parks
When it comes to mythical beasts, dragons are royalty. Unicorns are upper class, a little bit snooty, sort of pampered. Griffins are middle class, your sort of everyday run-of-the-mill hybrid creatures, and jackalopes are like the serfs tending to the fields and making jokes about the unicorns behind their backs. The other mythical beasts fall […]
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Pre-Show Keeps Things Gender Neutral
The Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster pre-show may come from the Golden Age of Pre-shows, but one little detail is surprisingly forward thinking.
Muppet Labs Creates Beaker’s Best Line
Last Saturday marked the reopening of MuppetVision 3-D, a Studio staple since the early 90s. The rehab included a new digital projection system, resulting in crystal clear images the likes of which haven’t been seen since Jim Henson’s mind-expansion experiments in the 70s. The show also got new carpet and seat coverings, shunting some […]
Monsters Before Monsters
Yesterday Universal finally announced an opening date for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Judging by the carefully retouched hi-res publicity photos and the always-accurate concept art, they have obviously knocked it out of the park. Oh, stop being so sarcastic, you say. It’ll be good. And I have to admit, I’m looking forward to […]