Tag: Fantasyland

Sneak Peek: Mickey and the Magical Map

Sneak Peek: Mickey and the Magical Map

| April 28, 2013 | 2 Replies

Recently I was able to get a sneak peek into the creation of the new live show coming this Summer to the Fantasyland Theatre in Disneyland Park.  No video was allowed, but I was able to get a peek at the stage, get a sample of what the set can “do”, plus take a look [...]

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Coast to Coast Similarities: Walt Disney World & Disneyland Attraction Copycats

Coast to Coast Similarities: Walt Disney World & Disneyland Attraction Copycats

| March 20, 2013 | 21 Replies

One of the things I love most about Disney Parks is the amount of creativity and ingenuity that goes into creating their attractions. The Disney Imagineers, designers of the rides and shows at the parks, are known for pushing the envelope on what can and cannot be done to improve guests’ experiences in terms of [...]

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Disneyland’s Fantasy Faire Revealed

Disneyland’s Fantasy Faire Revealed

| March 7, 2013 | Reply

Recently, I got a chance to check out the new Fantasy Faire princess greeting area opening soon at Disneyland Park.  Fantasy Faire was build right next to Sleeping Beauty Castle in the area formerly home to the Carnation Plaza Gardens.  I shared my opinions of the area on a recent segment of the DIS Unplugged: [...]

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Bakery No More: Alternatives to Main Street Bakery

Bakery No More: Alternatives to Main Street Bakery

| February 22, 2013 | 3 Replies

This November, I told you about Disney’s announcement regarding the closing of Main Street Bakery so that it could be converted into a Starbucks. Now that we have all had time to digest the news, formulate opinions, and begin to predict how this will affect the Magic Kingdom, if at all, I think it’s time [...]

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Disney’s Limited Time Magic – Extra Pixie Dust or Unmet Expectations?

Disney’s Limited Time Magic – Extra Pixie Dust or Unmet Expectations?

| February 13, 2013 | 21 Replies

For as long as I can remember, Disney Parks has held a themed promotion celebrating everything from the Magic Kingdom’s 25th anniversary (think “Pepto Bismol” pink castle) to the Year of a Million Dreams. More and more, park goers have come to expect unique offerings resulting from these promotions. Specialty merchandise, free treats, golden Fast [...]

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