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Distasteful. Disgusting. Downright nasty. And yet it is a Disney World rite of passage for millions. Have you tried Beverly?

Distasteful. Disgusting. Downright nasty. And yet it is a Disney World rite of passage for millions. Have you tried Beverly?

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Star Wars landspeeders can’t float in real life. But somehow this one at Galaxy’s Edge is hovering off the ground with seemingly no support. Sadly, the effect is so subtle, most guests don’t even realize there is a trick. Do you know how Disney does it?

Star Wars landspeeders can’t float in real life. But somehow this one at Galaxy’s Edge is hovering off the ground with seemingly no support. Sadly, the effect is so subtle, most guests don’t even realize there is a trick. Do you know how Disney does it?

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The Tron franchise has 3 movies, released decades a part, and mostly flops. But the ideas inside the films can still power great theme park rides. Tron Lightcycles Run isn’t perfect, but are we alone in thinking it’s kind of great?

The Tron franchise has 3 movies, released decades a part, and mostly flops. But the ideas inside the films can still power great theme park rides. Tron Lightcycles Run isn’t perfect, but are we alone in thinking it’s kind of great?

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One of Disney’s greatest animatronics is buried deep within an attraction many American park fans have never heard of. It’s not a secret, but we wonder how many Westerners have had a chance to ride. Have you?

One of Disney’s greatest animatronics is buried deep within an attraction many American park fans have never heard of. It’s not a secret, but we wonder how many Westerners have had a chance to ride. Have you?

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What do you think of smaller-scale atmospheric attractions? The Aquatopia, for example, has no IP at all, but it adds tremendous kinetic energy to the area. Even if you just walk past it, you still benefit from its existence.

What do you think of smaller-scale atmospheric attractions? The Aquatopia, for example, has no IP at all, but it adds tremendous kinetic energy to the area. Even if you just walk past it, you still benefit from its existence.

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The coolest animatronic in Disneyland Paris, and possibly anywhere, is often overlooked by guests panicking to their next ride. Have you seen “La Tanière du Dragon” hidden under the castle? And did you know Tokyo had a similar dragon years prior?

The coolest animatronic in Disneyland Paris, and possibly anywhere, is often overlooked by guests panicking to their next ride. Have you seen “La Tanière du Dragon” hidden under the castle? And did you know Tokyo had a similar dragon years prior?

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Are you sad to see the “Rock ‘n Roller Coaster” closing? Don’t forget that one already closed years ago when the version at Disney Studios Paris was converted into “Avengers Assemble: Flight Force”. Is it better to see Iron Man fly or the Muppets rock?

Are you sad to see the “Rock ‘n Roller Coaster” closing? Don’t forget that one already closed years ago when the version at Disney Studios Paris was converted into “Avengers Assemble: Flight Force”. Is it better to see Iron Man fly or the Muppets rock?

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Watch the pirate on the bridge. Watch his rum bottle. Not calling attention to itself. Not the focal point of the scene. But think about what is involved. This is a moving robot dumping actual water into the river every few seconds. Is this low key the coolest thing a Disney animatronic has ever done?

Watch the pirate on the bridge. Watch his rum bottle. Not calling attention to itself. Not the focal point of the scene. But think about what is involved. This is a moving robot dumping actual water into the river every few seconds. Is this low key the coolest thing a Disney animatronic has ever done?

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Mystic Manor has no IP, all original characters, newly composed music, and is unique to only one park. Is it the unicorn that should be Disney’s approach for future rides, or do modern guests prefer movie tie-ins? Some say it’s the greatest ride ever made!

Mystic Manor has no IP, all original characters, newly composed music, and is unique to only one park. Is it the unicorn that should be Disney’s approach for future rides, or do modern guests prefer movie tie-ins? Some say it’s the greatest ride ever made!

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The Haunted Mansion ballroom gets all the accolades. But is Winnie the Pooh’s nightmare secretly the best of Disney’s long history with Pepper’s Ghost effects? It perfectly combines sleeping Pooh and dreaming Pooh. And is faithful to the shot from the actual movie!

The Haunted Mansion ballroom gets all the accolades. But is Winnie the Pooh’s nightmare secretly the best of Disney’s long history with Pepper’s Ghost effects? It perfectly combines sleeping Pooh and dreaming Pooh. And is faithful to the shot from the actual movie!

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Mary Poppins was considered Walt Disney’s crowning achievement, but is surprisingly underrepresented in the parks. Most guest have never even heard of the penguin fountain, tucked away in the Grand Floridian DVC building. Is this lowkey the best Poppins thing out there right now?

Mary Poppins was considered Walt Disney’s crowning achievement, but is surprisingly underrepresented in the parks. Most guest have never even heard of the penguin fountain, tucked away in the Grand Floridian DVC building. Is this lowkey the best Poppins thing out there right now?

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Playfully splashing at the water’s edge; the dinosaur on the defunct Discovery River Boats was the least seen animatronic in Animal Kingdom, maybe in any Disney park! There is very little video of him, were you one of the lucky few to see him live?

Playfully splashing at the water’s edge; the dinosaur on the defunct Discovery River Boats was the least seen animatronic in Animal Kingdom, maybe in any Disney park! There is very little video of him, were you one of the lucky few to see him live?

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Have you ever seen the elusive Funnylookus Tittertwillus (Tri-Crested Tittertwill) bird? Probably not, but he’s in Disney canon and featured as an animatronic in one of the parks to boot! It takes some work to spot him, but it’s worth it.

Have you ever seen the elusive Funnylookus Tittertwillus (Tri-Crested Tittertwill) bird? Probably not, but he’s in Disney canon and featured as an animatronic in one of the parks to boot! It takes some work to spot him, but it’s worth it.

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Should he stay in The Haunted Mansion or should he go? The debate may rage forever but he’s still hanging around in Tokyo Disneyland, and he may be more visible than ever! What do you think?

Should he stay in The Haunted Mansion or should he go? The debate may rage forever but he’s still hanging around in Tokyo Disneyland, and he may be more visible than ever! What do you think?

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This little effect uses misdirection, classic magic tricks, modern lighting, and great staging. We think it might be Disney’s best effect, but it’s often overlooked. Is there a more convincing one in any other ride?

This little effect uses misdirection, classic magic tricks, modern lighting, and great staging. We think it might be Disney’s best effect, but it’s often overlooked. Is there a more convincing one in any other ride?

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It’s always fun to see Dinosaur Gertie decked out for Christmas at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Especially when her nose steam is working. This is an early Disney MGM Studios effect that often goes unnoticed. Will you be visiting Gertie for the holidays?

It’s always fun to see Dinosaur Gertie decked out for Christmas at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Especially when her nose steam is working. This is an early Disney MGM Studios effect that often goes unnoticed. Will you be visiting Gertie for the holidays?

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These guys (and horses) toiled for years in total obscurity on Tom Sawyer Island. Many island visitors never even knew they existed. The worst part is, we never got to see their faces! Now that Disney closed the Rivers of America, will their secret identity be revealed?

These guys (and horses) toiled for years in total obscurity on Tom Sawyer Island. Many island visitors never even knew they existed. The worst part is, we never got to see their faces! Now that Disney closed the Rivers of America, will their secret identity be revealed?

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There are obscure Disney characters and then there is Tony Solaroni, manager of the Pan Galactic Pizza Port. Even some serious know-it-alls have never heard of this dude, have you? If so congratulations, you are a certified Disney park super fan!

There are obscure Disney characters and then there is Tony Solaroni, manager of the Pan Galactic Pizza Port. Even some serious know-it-alls have never heard of this dude, have you? If so congratulations, you are a certified Disney park super fan!

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How many viewings of Muppet Vision 3D does it take to catch all the sly humor? Like when Waldo says “I’m bouncing on people’s heads” and then Beaker complains to Honeydew: “He’s bouncing on people’s heads!” Only he does it in Beaker-ese, so it just comes out as a series of meeps. But LISTEN carefully and you can actually hear it!

How many viewings of Muppet Vision 3D does it take to catch all the sly humor? Like when Waldo says “I’m bouncing on people’s heads” and then Beaker complains to Honeydew: “He’s bouncing on people’s heads!” Only he does it in Beaker-ese, so it just comes out as a series of meeps. But LISTEN carefully and you can actually hear it!

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Rivers of Light was hyped as the nighttime spectacular Animal Kingdom badly needed. It was an ambitious, beautifully unique show, but the original version lasted just over a year and a half. Eventually, Disney killed it entirely. But why? Did you even get to see it?

Rivers of Light was hyped as the nighttime spectacular Animal Kingdom badly needed. It was an ambitious, beautifully unique show, but the original version lasted just over a year and a half. Eventually, Disney killed it entirely. But why? Did you even get to see it?

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In 1990, Disney released a TV show celebrating Disneyland’s 35th anniversary. It’s the most unhinged thing they’ve ever produced. It was led by famed director John Landis and features the most insane Jungle Cruise ever. Could you imagine this being made today?!? Have you seen it?

In 1990, Disney released a TV show celebrating Disneyland’s 35th anniversary. It’s the most unhinged thing they’ve ever produced. It was led by famed director John Landis and features the most insane Jungle Cruise ever. Could you imagine this being made today?!? Have you seen it?

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A sea shanty performed below Columbia’s decks at Disneyland. This is just so far removed from modern theme parks—no IP, merchandise, crowd control, spectacle—it almost doesn’t seem real. We flat out love it.

A sea shanty performed below Columbia’s decks at Disneyland. This is just so far removed from modern theme parks—no IP, merchandise, crowd control, spectacle—it almost doesn’t seem real. We flat out love it.

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People hate the projected faces of Anna and Elsa in Frozen Ever After — so much so that Disney World is replacing them in 2026. But can we at least agree that the non-human animatronics were always kind of great?

People hate the projected faces of Anna and Elsa in Frozen Ever After — so much so that Disney World is replacing them in 2026. But can we at least agree that the non-human animatronics were always kind of great?

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When observing Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the ride shows the train both entering and leaving the mountain. What happens at the top is the mystery the ride is selling.

When observing Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the ride shows the train both entering and leaving the mountain. What happens at the top is the mystery the ride is selling.

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Is anything more disheartening than getting Engineer on Millennium Falcon Smugglers Run? Unlike Gunner and Pilot, NOTHING you do changes what’s outside the window. Hopefully Disney has some ideas for how to solve this in the Mandalorian update.

Is anything more disheartening than getting Engineer on Millennium Falcon Smugglers Run? Unlike Gunner and Pilot, NOTHING you do changes what’s outside the window. Hopefully Disney has some ideas for how to solve this in the Mandalorian update.

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Tokyo DisneySea is widely regarded as the world’s greatest theme park, and it’s easy to see why. The Electric Railway is a third-tier attraction serving mainly as transportation, and yet even then, you get this! Is there a better reveal to a land anywhere?

Tokyo DisneySea is widely regarded as the world’s greatest theme park, and it’s easy to see why. The Electric Railway is a third-tier attraction serving mainly as transportation, and yet even then, you get this! Is there a better reveal to a land anywhere?

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Custom animation and animatronics for a counter-service pizza place in a theme park? “Only in Japan” is real, and it’s amazing! Do you know EXACTLY where it is?

Custom animation and animatronics for a counter-service pizza place in a theme park? “Only in Japan” is real, and it’s amazing! Do you know EXACTLY where it is?

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Most Disney fans hate the rampant overuse of screens on rides, but how about when they are used like this? Massive physical sets, water, and special effects, all perfectly integrated with huge super high-definition screens. This is about as far from Ratatouille as you can get!

Most Disney fans hate the rampant overuse of screens on rides, but how about when they are used like this? Massive physical sets, water, and special effects, all perfectly integrated with huge super high-definition screens. This is about as far from Ratatouille as you can get!

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Because the show has been around for 60 years, it’s easy to forget the surprises of the Enchanted Tiki Room. Can you imagine experiencing the show for the first time and the room literally comes alive in the middle of the performance?

Because the show has been around for 60 years, it’s easy to forget the surprises of the Enchanted Tiki Room. Can you imagine experiencing the show for the first time and the room literally comes alive in the middle of the performance?

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If you’ve only ridden Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance once, you may not realize that the AT-AT scene has 2 alternate paths, each with different troops. We think the front is the best, because it uses the AT-AT’s main guns. Is there anyone who likes the side elevator better?

If you’ve only ridden Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance once, you may not realize that the AT-AT scene has 2 alternate paths, each with different troops. We think the front is the best, because it uses the AT-AT’s main guns. Is there anyone who likes the side elevator better?

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Stupid things we notice while watching MuppetVision 3D. The puppeteer that secretly remove Miss Piggy’s hat before the big waterski finale/fiasco. This clip is real time and slo-mo. You can see her hat slide off behind the bushes.

Stupid things we notice while watching MuppetVision 3D. The puppeteer that secretly remove Miss Piggy’s hat before the big waterski finale/fiasco. This clip is real time and slo-mo. You can see her hat slide off behind the bushes.

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According to popular opinion, Na’vi River Journey at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is worth a ride ONLY to see the amazing Shaman of Songs animatro…what! It’s just a SCREEN now?! We get it, stuff breaks down. But is this the most disappointing “B-mode” ever?

According to popular opinion, Na’vi River Journey at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is worth a ride ONLY to see the amazing Shaman of Songs animatro…what! It’s just a SCREEN now?! We get it, stuff breaks down. But is this the most disappointing “B-mode” ever?

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Hong Kong Disneyland’s Fairy Tale Forest is almost like a walk-through version of Disneyland’s Storybook Land Canal boat ride. It features charming interactive tableaux and dioramas of Disney fairy tales. But why did they have to do Flynn so dirty?

Hong Kong Disneyland’s Fairy Tale Forest is almost like a walk-through version of Disneyland’s Storybook Land Canal boat ride. It features charming interactive tableaux and dioramas of Disney fairy tales. But why did they have to do Flynn so dirty?

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In the battle for the biggest animatronics, is Universal the king? Kong is fluid, massive, and believable up close. Meanwhile Disney has been using a strobe light on the Yeti for 20 years.

In the battle for the biggest animatronics, is Universal the king? Kong is fluid, massive, and believable up close. Meanwhile Disney has been using a strobe light on the Yeti for 20 years.

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Old Imagineers spoke in film language: Establishing Shot, Medium, Close-Up. The Magic Kingdom will lose some of that as the Rivers of America say goodbye today. But can we at least say thank you to Disneyland for keeping their River during the Galaxy’s Edge construction? In fact, they made it even better. This “living painting” has existed for 70 years.

Old Imagineers spoke in film language: Establishing Shot, Medium, Close-Up. The Magic Kingdom will lose some of that as the Rivers of America say goodbye today. But can we at least say thank you to Disneyland for keeping their River during the Galaxy’s Edge construction? In fact, they made it even better. This “living painting” has existed for 70 years.

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Is the American Adventure Disney’s most underrated attraction? It was a marquee attraction in EPCOT’s early days. Guests often got so emotional that they cried while watching it. Today, it seems to be all but forgotten, lost in a vast sea of festivals.

Is the American Adventure Disney’s most underrated attraction? It was a marquee attraction in EPCOT’s early days. Guests often got so emotional that they cried while watching it. Today, it seems to be all but forgotten, lost in a vast sea of festivals.

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It’s hard to imagine now but in the early 90’s Disney had to license popular intellectual property for Disney-MGM Studios. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles sang, danced and kicked around the park’s NYC sets for several weird years. True OGs remember!

It’s hard to imagine now but in the early 90’s Disney had to license popular intellectual property for Disney-MGM Studios. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles sang, danced and kicked around the park’s NYC sets for several weird years. True OGs remember!

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With Frozen now closed to add the animatronics without projection faces, do you think Disney will do the same with Seven Dwarfs Mine Train? This is the best scene in the ride (heck, it’s the only real scene in the ride), but the video faces don’t do it justice.

With Frozen now closed to add the animatronics without projection faces, do you think Disney will do the same with Seven Dwarfs Mine Train? This is the best scene in the ride (heck, it’s the only real scene in the ride), but the video faces don’t do it justice.

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In 1986 Disney CEO Michael Eisner filmed an intro for The Disney Sunday Movie: “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” while riding ON the Nautilus at WDW. Could you Imagine something like that happening today? Oddly, one of the guys standing on the back is one half of Parkeology!

In 1986 Disney CEO Michael Eisner filmed an intro for The Disney Sunday Movie: “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” while riding ON the Nautilus at WDW. Could you Imagine something like that happening today? Oddly, one of the guys standing on the back is one half of Parkeology!

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