Tom Bricker Archive
As children, the Dumbo the Flying Elephant attraction at Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World is one of those attractions we must do. We soar high, flying with Dumbo as he flaps his ears in the breeze. As we grow older, the illusion and the magic wears off. With a little photographic
With the 2013 Epcot Food & Wine Festival country booths soon to be announced, as well as celebrity presentations, Eat to the Beat concert performers, special events, and seminars, a lot of you are probably wondering if Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival is worth your time. Let me answer that question for you, with
From the moment the lights go down, the excitement from the crowd for the Main Street Electrical parade grows. It reaches a fever pitch when you begin to hear the strangely addictive sounds of the Baroque Hoedown become audible and Mickey Mouse on the parade’s title float becomes visible. To purchase a print or digital
Nothing quite compares to Tomorrowland at night in the Magic Kingdom. The place comes alive with a kinetic energy not felt during the day. The Background Music seems to deeper and more palpable, the neon glows vibrantly, and the Tomorrowland Transit Authority Peoplemover quietly glides by overhead. No other land in the Magic Kingdom has
I imagine, the time period of this statue being right around the time of Walt’s death. In this interpretation of the statue, I imagine Walt saying, “Mickey, go forth and lead our Kingdom.” Mickey undoubtedly personifies the spirit of Walt Disney, and through him, the Disney Kingdom has prospered and grown far beyond Walt’s wildest
At Space Mountain, a rocket-ship blasts off after the recent refurbishment to the attraction that brought in a new queue, some new effects, and an impressive new post-show. While the refurb didn’t bring exceptional on-ride audio, on-ride audio was added a few months later.
Note: these reviews have not been updated since 2011. They are no longer current and this page should only be used for basic reference. Check out our “Best Underwater Cameras for 2013” for current underwater camera recommendations to use at Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach. How could we get good photos at Typhoon Lagoon or
Now is the scene in the trip report, were this a movie, where the pages would start to fall off the calendar, and the seasons would change in a series of frames dissolved through the frame. You wouldn’t have many calendar pages fall or much of a season change, though, as we were home for
Just a heads up for those who have been ignoring the Coast-to-Coast Disney Trip Report because it has only been focusing on Disneyland: the Walt Disney World leg of the trip report begins tonight!
Nothing is quite as special as closing time in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. Although Walt never walked this sidewalk, the place takes on a new life at night, at a time when you can really feel “close” to the history of the park and its founder’s legacy.
Spring is a beautiful time at Epcot in Walt Disney World. The topiaries and flowers are in full bloom as Epcot comes to life with vibrant colors and excellent demonstrations from HGTV and other horticulturists.
