Back before Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth helped sow the seeds of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the Marvel company was struggling financially. How did the company address this near-bankruptcy issue? By selling rights …
When I was young, I got to go on a 10-day European vacation. We visited four countries. I knew a little something about Amsterdam and the Netherlands. I was ignorant of Brussels and Belgium. Even …
Walt Disney had a vision. Of course, one of many. He wanted to take the lessons learned in building Disneyland in California and apply them to the mega-site he was preparing in Central Florida. In …
Mission: SPACE is a popular ride at EPCOT. It’s located near the main entrance in an area previously known as EPCOT’s Future World East. Walt Disney World Resort has rebranded this part of the park. …
When you’re booking a trip to Disney World, there are a few questions that must be answered. At the forefront of these – especially now that simply having a ticket isn’t enough – is how many …
I was a young adult when the Harry Potter books came out. I can vaguely remember a buzz building about the books. However, it wasn’t until the fifth one was about to come out that …
Last weekend, my oldest daughter and I went to see comedian Nate Bargatze. He has a bit about taking his very young daughter to Disney. “People told us that was a mistake,” he said. The perfect …
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 …
We theme park enthusiasts occupy a strange place in pop culture. For example, I find myself actively rooting for the new Avatar movies to do well. Why? Do I have a vested interest in the success of …
There was a young mom on Main Street in the Magic Kingdom sitting on the curb crying. Her child was in the stroller next to her. Her husband or boyfriend or whoever was upset. Stamping around …