A single rider line is a separate line (typically with shorter waits) for parties of one, or guests who are willing to ride alone. When odd-numbered parties leave an empty seat in the ride vehicle …
Fans of the intrepid Polynesian voyager Moana can currently spot her character at the Magic Kingdom. But soon, she will have her very own new attraction at EPCOT as well. Is there going to be …
First of all, what does it mean to rope drop at a theme park? A rope drop simply means to arrive before the park opens. When the “ropes drop”, you’ll be one of the first …
I’m getting old. There was a time when the aftermath didn’t figure into it at all. I was at an amusement park. It was hot. There was a water ride. That was all the information I needed. …
Nothing caps off a magical day at a Disney park quite like fireworks. The visually stunning explosions set against an inky black sky are brilliant. Throw in a stirring Disney ballad from my childhood and …
I grew up as video games made the leap from Pong to PlayStation, in the age of Pac-Man, Zelda and Sonic. And yes, I grew up in the age of Mario. But I often found myself …
Stagnation is a problem in the theme park game. Record profits? Large crowd? Massive brand recognition? They’re all great, but if you don’t have an active 5, 10 and 15-year plan in effect, you’re losing …
Goodbye, Splash Mountain. Hello, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure! After nearly 30 years in the Magic Kingdom, the classic Frontierland attraction will soon be closing down for a major refurbishment. The Walt Disney Company announced this summer …
Disney allows guests to bring backpacks into the park. However, there are some restrictions on the size and type of bag guests can bring. That said, most reasonably-sized bags and backpacks are going to be …
Space Mountain may be one of the scarier rides at The Magic Kingdom, but it’s really not terribly frightening. Generally speaking, Disney parks tend to be pretty family-friendly and there aren’t many scary rides. This …