Hey partners, you won’t have to hang on to those hats and glasses for a few more months. The Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at the Magic Kingdom has closed for refurbishment for the next 90+ days with an estimated reopening of November 18th. According to… Read More »Big Thunder Mountain Railroad closes for refurbishment
I thought I was on the ball with Pixar Toy Story Land expansion attempt at mapping where the various attractions will be located at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. However, one fan has me beat. He’s already built a virtual ride-through of the Slinky Dog Roller… Read More »Toy Story Land Slinky Dog Roller Coaster Virtual Ride-Through
When Disneyland’s Matterhorn Bobsleds opened in 1959 it was the first ever tubular steel coaster and a real innovation in theme park attractions. Over the years it has been updated to look more like a complete mountain, it acquired a monster – the Abominable Snowman,… Read More »Imagineering shares Matterhorn Bobsleds enhancements
SeaWorld Orlando has just announced a new roller coaster that will be Taller, Faster, and Longer than any coaster in Orlando. It will rise to 200-ft and, go faster than any coasters currently in the park and is rumored to be over 4,400 feet in… Read More »SeaWorld Orlando Announces Tallest, Fastest, and Longest Coaster in Orlando
It was 35 years ago today that Big Thunder Mountain Railroad brought new adventure to the wild Frontierland of Disneyland. Since then the roller coaster has hosted over 225 million guests on the wildest ride in the wilderness. The beautiful nature inspired mountain owes its… Read More »Disneyland’s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Turns 35
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train officially opened on May 28th. At the opening ceremony were Orlando Magic players Victor Oladipo and Tobias Harris, plus “Littles” and “Bigs” from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Florida. Then once the park opened seven families chosen to be the… Read More »Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Opens with a Whistle and a Song
The buzz that started at last year’s IAAPA convention has solidified into solid evidence that the first Polercoaster, a 570 tower with a coaster built into it, will be coming to Central Florida soon. Here’s a video with concept art from an earlier version of… Read More »World’s Tallest Roller Coaster coming to Orlando?
Some of the very first people to ride Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in New Fantasyland were paid actors filming a commercial spot. I think it’s safe to say we were all a bit jealous. The commercial is now online to see just a few days… Read More »Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Commercial