Slinky Dog coaster car irreparably tangled Just two months after the first vehicle for the upcoming roller coaster Slinky Dog Dash arrived at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, park officials have announced that the vehicle has become “tangled beyond repair.” Workers were cautioned against playing with the Slinky-themed vehicle, but apparently found it irresistible, making it walk…
Maelstrom’s displaced trolls file grievance Union officials representing trolls displaced by the reworking of Epcot’s Maelstrom ride into Frozen Ever After have filed a formal grievance against the Walt Disney World Resort. The grievance lists several issues, including that the new attraction is not actually about Norway (the pavilion in which it is located), and that…
We’ve all been there — we pay big bucks for our theme park vacation, and then we find our Disney-induced coma of happiness interrupted by some yahoo who thinks they also paid big bucks to be there, or a gung-ho cast member on a power trip just “enforcing the rules.” Special guest writer and longtime…
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Note: “Attraction Spotlight” is an ongoing series of articles telling the history of favorite theme park attractions. Everyone loves the Muppets, and the success of The Muppets Present: Great Moments in American History has proven that any topic can be made entertaining with snarky humor and glorified sock puppets. “Great Moments,” which debuted in the Magic…
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For months now, guests have observed survey work at the entrance to the Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, but the Disney Company has kept a tight lid on information about the reasons for it. Now, though, they have finally come forward to announce that a new parking garage will be…