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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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This video of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway is only notable for what’s NOT in it. If you get EXTREMELY lucky, you can catch the silhouette of the Loch Ness Monster swimming under the pond. We have never seen it, but others have. Are you one of the lucky few?

This video of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway is only notable for what’s NOT in it. If you get EXTREMELY lucky, you can catch the silhouette of the Loch Ness Monster swimming under the pond. We have never seen it, but others have. Are you one of the lucky few?

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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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Why do people insist that Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean is superior to the others? In Florida, everything is exactly the … oh.

Why do people insist that Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean is superior to the others? In Florida, everything is exactly the … oh.

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Did you get fooled by this waterfall in Na’vi River Journey? The boat ride in Pandora at Disney’s Animal Kingdom uses a projection to sell the effect of a jungle stream emptying into the river. It’s pretty convincing!

Did you get fooled by this waterfall in Na’vi River Journey? The boat ride in Pandora at Disney’s Animal Kingdom uses a projection to sell the effect of a jungle stream emptying into the river. It’s pretty convincing!

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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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Is this the low-key best effect in “it’s a small world?” The sun rays on the rotating disk are cut at different angles from the static sun, giving it a pulsating effect.

Is this the low-key best effect in “it’s a small world?” The sun rays on the rotating disk are cut at different angles from the static sun, giving it a pulsating effect.

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How many rides actually take you through a bathroom? Monsters Inc at Disney California Adventure may be the most obvious. But there’s also Carousel of Progress (Uncle Orville), Figment’s Open House… Any others?

How many rides actually take you through a bathroom? Monsters Inc at Disney California Adventure may be the most obvious. But there’s also Carousel of Progress (Uncle Orville), Figment’s Open House… Any others?

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If Disney can have Halloween in August (which is crazy), then we can post about Christmas! Our old-school monorail from the 90s is still running well. No characters, nothing cutesy, just a perfect replica with an admonishment not to smoke. Does anyone else run one under the tree?

If Disney can have Halloween in August (which is crazy), then we can post about Christmas! Our old-school monorail from the 90s is still running well. No characters, nothing cutesy, just a perfect replica with an admonishment not to smoke. Does anyone else run one under the tree?

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Have you seen this insanity? It’s days old, but we still can’t believe that it’s real. We assumed it was AI, but it appears to have actually happened. We understand that fire-related evacuations follow different protocols, but guests just free-roaming is wild!

Have you seen this insanity? It’s days old, but we still can’t believe that it’s real. We assumed it was AI, but it appears to have actually happened. We understand that fire-related evacuations follow different protocols, but guests just free-roaming is wild!

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Splash Mountain used to have a scary shadow and ominous music building to the final drop. Honestly kinda shocked that Tiana’s Bayou Adventure didn’t use Dr. Facilier and his “friends from the other side” for this scene.

Splash Mountain used to have a scary shadow and ominous music building to the final drop. Honestly kinda shocked that Tiana’s Bayou Adventure didn’t use Dr. Facilier and his “friends from the other side” for this scene.

132,880 Aufrufe • vor 3 Monaten

The Magic Kingdom’s Peter Pan’s Flight has an effect that no other version has. The ride vehicles appear to start on a track, before it abruptly ends as the ships lift off the rail and, um… fly. It’s always been a favorite detail of ours. Have you noticed?

The Magic Kingdom’s Peter Pan’s Flight has an effect that no other version has. The ride vehicles appear to start on a track, before it abruptly ends as the ships lift off the rail and, um… fly. It’s always been a favorite detail of ours. Have you noticed?

146,911 Aufrufe • vor 4 Monaten

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?

145,871 Aufrufe • vor 5 Monaten

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?

168,004 Aufrufe • vor 9 Monaten

An age old debate—is the Avatar in the tank an animatronic? Technically he moves! But the movement is coming from puffs of air. Maybe he has more in common with those car dealership wavy things than the Shaman of Song at the ride next door…

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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.

102,065 Aufrufe • vor 7 Monaten

EPCOT Center was unlike any other park in 1982, as it turns out, it was also unlike EPCOT today. If you are too young to have experienced it, or if you lived and loved it, check out this OG footage from The Land. Do you remember how amazing the atrium was?!

EPCOT Center was unlike any other park in 1982, as it turns out, it was also unlike EPCOT today. If you are too young to have experienced it, or if you lived and loved it, check out this OG footage from The Land. Do you remember how amazing the atrium was?!

13,790 Aufrufe • vor 23 Tagen

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?

106,737 Aufrufe • vor 9 Monaten

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.

78,426 Aufrufe • vor 6 Monaten

Three hour flight delay means we caught the Magic Kingdom’s #July4th fireworks from the air!

Three hour flight delay means we caught the Magic Kingdom’s #July4th fireworks from the air!

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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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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!

78,789 Aufrufe • vor 8 Monaten

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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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?

149,804 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

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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Pirates of the Caribbean has other spooky scenes, but Hurricane Lagoon may be the most eerie. The gruesome skeleton at the wheel, seen only in flashes of lightning (so you never quite know when he’ll reappear). No music; only howling wind. Is this the scariest thing in the ride?

Pirates of the Caribbean has other spooky scenes, but Hurricane Lagoon may be the most eerie. The gruesome skeleton at the wheel, seen only in flashes of lightning (so you never quite know when he’ll reappear). No music; only howling wind. Is this the scariest thing in the ride?

44,549 Aufrufe • vor 5 Monaten

Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner was a showman; just look at him riding the Nautilus while introducing 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea! But keep watching, the third guy on the back is half of Parkeology! Disney was a very different place back then!

Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner was a showman; just look at him riding the Nautilus while introducing 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea! But keep watching, the third guy on the back is half of Parkeology! Disney was a very different place back then!

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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.

39,362 Aufrufe • vor 5 Monaten

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?

51,083 Aufrufe • vor 8 Monaten