Reviews Archive
We’ve collected dozens of books about Walt Disney World over the years. When sharing Our Disney Theme Parks Library, I’ve offered the cautionary tale about the many boxes of books we’ve dealt with when moving. Nevertheless, we keep buying more, obsessed with old concept art, reading stories from Imagineers, and learning the history of our
I’ve been excited for Rogers: The Musical ever since Disneyland announced it’d be coming to Disney California Adventure starting this summer. Not because I’m a huge Marvel fan, but because I love “Weird Disney.” Way too many things the company does are risk-averse, perfectly-polished, and crafted by committee. The end result is that they usually
There tons of great books about Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Imagineering, biographies of designers & leaders, and more. This reviews the best of my library and coffee table books with beautiful concept art & archival photos. Our buying guide also offers links for finding inexpensive used copies. (Updated April 9, 2023.) Currently, an Amazon search
D23 is the official Disney Fan Club that offers paid Gold and free memberships. Perks include discounts at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and D23 Expo tickets. For Gold members, there are also special events, an annual gift, and more. Before getting started, we wanted to highlight the D23 Gold Member gift for 2023. Join this
World of Color – ONE is the new nighttime spectacular at California Adventure for Disney’s 100th Anniversary Celebration at Disneyland Resort. This review shares photos of the show, how it compares to Wondrous Journeys and other blockbuster nighttime spectaculars, and some context that might help you enjoy it more (maybe?). As always, let’s start with
Walt Disney World fans probably get sick of how Disneyland has the superior version of various rides, from Pirates of the Caribbean to Space Mountain. Now Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway can be added to that already long list, as the newest trackless dark ride in Toontown is better than its Disney’s Hollywood Studios counterpart.
Super Nintendo World is Universal’s first theme park land dedicated to Mario and Luigi, with a Mario Kart ride, restaurant, snack spots, character meet & greets, interactive mini-games, and much more. This review features what we love and loathe about the area, with photos, info, recommendations, and thoughts on the good, bad, and ugly of
Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge is an attraction in Super Nintendo World coming to Universal Studios Hollywood and Epic Universe in Orlando, and now open as Koopa’s Challenge in Japan. This spoiler-free ride review offers our assessment, how it compares to other video game shooters and racers, and other thoughts & commentary. Universal describes Mario Kart:
When I stepped off Universal’s newest attraction to officially open, I was blown away. I wouldn’t say that the ride made my jaw drop, but that’s only because I had a dumb grin plastered on my face for the entirety the experience. I was laughing and having such a good time that I knew I
Pete’s Dragon is a live action remake of the 1977 Walt Disney animated musical about a boy and his dragon best friend that is now available on the Disney+ streaming service. In this review, we’ll cover whether the movie is worth watching. Directed by David Lowery, the new live action version of the film is
Once you become a rabid Walt Disney World or Disneyland theme park fan, you start finding different ways to extend the magic between trips to satiate you while you’re away from the parks. This post looks at one such way: board and video games that feature the parks. This is just one of several ways
