One thing that Doctor Disney thinks about a lot is the great number of changes that have come about to Walt Disney World from the time I was a small child and all the way up to today. Walking around the parks multiple times a week, there are so many memories that come rushing back […]
Disney Rides of Change: If You Had Wings to Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
July 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids playground closing for over two months later this year
July 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Amid the tons of rumors going on about Star Wars Land and Cars Land bringing about major changes to Disney’s Hollywood Studios…there is now going to be a lengthy refurbishment to one location that has been said to be going away. The Honey, I Shrunk the Kids playground at the end of New York Street […]
Celebrity Narrator Line-Up Announced for Epcot’s 2013 Candlelight Processional
July 9, 2013 by 1 Comment
The celebrity narrator list has now been announced for this year’s Candlelight Processional at Epcot, and there is one notably absent name that has been there for years and it is Neil Patrick Harris. With four “TBA” slots remaining, it is still possible that he could take one of them. Remember, this list is always scheduled to change. […]
Tales of a Former Cast Member: When Are They Going To Close The Dome Over Disney?
July 8, 2013 by 3 Comments
If you become a Cast Member at Walt Disney World, then during training, you’re advised that the job will come with its fair share of strange happenings and odd things. You’re trained to never let a guest know that a question they have asked may be stupid or weird or wrong or anything of the […]
Serious changes coming to Disney’s Guest Assistance Cards in near future
July 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
By now, most have heard about the horrible abuse that has been happening in Walt Disney World with the Guest Assistance Cards (GAC). Some of those that are disabled or truly need a card have been “selling their services” so that families can take advantage of the program. Well, Disney is about to try and […]
Doctor Disney Explains: What is Epcot’s Candlelight Processional?
July 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
There has been a lot of talk going on lately as most everyone is awaiting the release of the “Celebrity Narrators” list for the 2013 Epcot Candlelight Processional. With that being said though, there are a lot of people that don’t even know what it is. With that, Doctor Disney Explains is here to tell […]
Doctor Disney Explains: The mysterious ‘rain’ during the Magic Kingdom fireworks
July 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Have you ever been walking around the Magic Kingdom at night and realize that it is just about time for the “Wishes” fireworks show? Well, if you’ve been in the Fantasyland or Liberty Square areas at that time, you may have felt a little bit of “rain” even though the forecast was clear for days. […]
SpectroMagic officially retired from Disney Parks operation
July 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Even though there were rumors last year that it could return in “later 2012″…it appears now as if it will never happen again. The SpectroMagic parade has been officially retired from Disney Parks operation. Reports had been circulating that a number of the floats and equipment had been damaged / destroyed and tossed out. With […]
Tales of a Former Cast Member: The Hall of Presidents takes a frightening turn
July 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Have you ever been on an attraction at Walt Disney World that stopped or didn’t work right or just broke down completely? Perhaps the ride just came to a halt or an animatronic didn’t move as they should or maybe things didn’t go off just as they were supposed to. Well, that is exactly what […]
Walt Disney World Railroad to have long refurbishment at end of summer
July 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Walt Disney World is already preparing the end of the summer rush to be a time of fixing things up. The Walt Disney World Railroad at Magic Kingdom is going to undergo an almost month-long refurbishment…so organize your trips accordingly. The refurbishment officially begins on Sept. 30, 2013. The WDWR is tentatively scheduled to reopen […]