Deja Vu

So I am sorry my readers and fellow Disney fanatics. I let life get in the way again. Truth is, school got tough and I had to set my priorities. Unfortunately for this blog, school has to come first. But that does not me that I have completely forgotten about you guys. Some new things are on the way, and I hope you stick around to see what I have in store. I can't promise you anything regular right now, but I can promise that when you see something, it will be worth it. Once again, thank you for you time and your readership. It really does mean a lot to me.Hope to see you real soon. Have a magical day!

Mainstreet Bandstand

While Mainstreet USA is one of the most well themed areas of the Magic Kingdom Park, it isn't one that people often stop at. Most people are running down the street to get to the real rides and attractions. Shouldn't they have a reason to stop and be entertained?

That's where the Mainstreet Bandstad comes in. It would serve as a permanent home for live entertainment on Mainstreet USA. Turn of the century singers, musicians, and even actors could perform several shows throughout the day on the stage.

The setting would be a very intimate environment. It would be a relatively small stage in a garden like setting. Several benches would be available for seating and standing room would also be available for guests. While small size could limit the capacity of the show, it would create a much higher demand than a large theater.

This could provide for a wide range of entertainment. Stories could be told for kids, small plays could be done, or groups could perform classic music. Entertainment could also be themed for the holidays and special events. During Christmas, for example, Christmas stories could be told, holiday tunes could be played, and parties could even be held in the area.

What do you think? Would you enjoy this type of entertainment?

Settling the Score

Music is an essential part of the Disney experience. Even when you're gone, it can make you imagine the sights, sounds, and smells of the parks. Music can create and most importantly trigger memories. When I'm at home, I love to listen to park music to try and recapture the magic.

Music can also be essential to the story of an attraction. A good score can even help tell the story. Attractions like Soarin', the Haunted Mansion, and the Tower of Terror are great examples of this. It can takes guests on fantastical journeys and put their minds in far away places. Music is part of the Disney magic.

Here are some of my favorite music clips from around WDW:

I love Epcot music. The music is futuristic and does a great job telling the stories of all the attractions. It totally sets the mood and is definitely my favorite from WDW.




 Soarin' Over California is the last attraction the Imagineers made with a truly great soundtrack. The music for this ride is absolutely beautiful. It is very moving and goes very well with the video in the attraction. It really adds to the experience of the attraction.


 Is Honey I Shrunk the Audience a dated attraction? Absolutely. Should it be replaced? Probably. But that doesn't effect my love for this music from the attraction. It is some of my favorite music for Epcot. It sounds like an awards show and captures the feel of the original Epcot at the same time.


 While its hard to pick out any one track, the music from the Tower of Terror at Disney's Hollywood Studios is a great example of audio storytelling. The music echoes and has a very creepy feel to it. You can really picture yourself in an old haunted hotel.


 I'm a sucker, I know, but I love the music from Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress. It embodies the spirit of Walt more than any other attraction ever has. It is also extremely catchy. Try not to get it stuck in your head. It's impossible. It makes you want to believe in a better future. It's awesome.


What are your favorite pieces of music from the parks?

Fear and Loathing in Disney

Pixar is Disney. Whether people wanna accept it or not, its a fact. So why are avid Disney fans so against seeing Pixar put in the sacred Disney Parks around the world?

I decided to first compile a list of Pixar attractions in WDW:

• Toy Story Midway Mania!
• Monsters, Inc.:Laugh Floor
• It's Tough to Be a Bug!
• The Seas with Nemo and Friends
• Turtle Talk with Crush
• Buzz Lightyear Spaceranger Spin

Those are all the major Pixar attractions in Disney World. There's only 6. So why is it such a big deal?

One of the major arguments against Pixar in the Parks is the quality of the attractions. Many people believe that the Pixar attractions are sub-par. I tend to disagree. The Seas with Nemo and Friends made the Living Seas a much more entertaining pavilion. While it might not suit everyone's tastes, Toy Story Midway Mania is an impressive and fun ride. Turtle Talk with Crush was, at the time, a very innovative theme park experience.

I only agree with the ban Pixar movement in one area. Monsters Inc. It was a great movie, but has no place in Tomorrowland. Timekeeper was great and fit in extremely well in the land. Monsters Inc. completely goes against the theming of Tomorrowland. I also don't like the show in general. The seats are uncomfortable and the jokes are very generic. Good for little kids, not so much for anyone else.

In general my feeling is story is what matters in an attraction. Who cares if it once was a Pixar movie? I'll take a well made attraction with a deep story any day. The issue here shouldn't be Imagineers using Pixar, it should be the Imagineers making average attractions. After all, there are some attractions that I feel Pixar could improve.

The Backlot Tour
Who wouldn't wanna go on a tour of the Pixar Animation Studios? You could see artists hard at work creating your favorite characters. Imagine journeying through real life recreations of your favorite Pixar movies. It could be like a Pixar Great Movie Ride mixed with the Magic of Disney Animation.

Universe of Energy
 Okay, you have to follow me on this one. I'm not saying take the science and facts out of this pavilion. They are the most important part. But this would be a great place to use the Wall-E character. It would be a great way to get kids introduced to the importance of energy and the enormous affect its going to have on our future.

The Incredibles
 So there isn't one attraction I'd like to see them replace. I think WDW needs an Incredibles attraction. It was such a cool movie and I know it could be a great ride. We can only hope the Imagineers have the money to develop an attraction worthy of this film.

So what do you think of Pixar? Too much? Too little? Don't care?

WDW Bucket List

So this may seem like a little off topic, but I decided it would be fun to create a Walt Disney World Bucket List for myself. It's a list of things at Disney World that I'd like to at least once in my life. It's is no particular order really, since I want to accomplish them all.

1. Have lunch with an Imagineer.

2. Stay at a premium resort.

3. Drive a stock car at the Richard Petty Driving Experience.

4. Tour every resort.

5. See a show in Downtown Disney(either Cirque, House of Blues, or some new show in the future).

6. Attend a hard ticket event at the Magic Kingdom.

7. Go on a Segway tour at Epcot.

8. Go on one of the special early safaris at the Animal Kingdom.

9. Complete the Ultimate Magic Kingdom Touring Plan. (Every ride and show in one day)

10. Watch the Magic Kingdom fireworks with my significant other.

11. Get my child a haircut on Mainstreet USA.

12. Gain enough courage to ride Summit Plummet.

13. Learn how to surf at Typhoon Lagoon.

14. Drink around the world at Epcot-once I'm 21 of course ;).

15. Do the Keys to the Kingdom Tour.

16. Go on an Illuminations Cruise.

This is just a short list, and I'm sure that there's so much more to do at Disney World.

What's on your bucket list?

Thank You

First off, let me wish a happy and joyous Thanksgiving to all of you and your families. It is a great American tradition and a great way to show appreciation for what you have. Happy food, family, and football to you all!!

I would also like to take the time to tell you all how thankful I am for you. You readers are the ones who keep this blog going. I can't thank you all enough for the support. I am thankful for you all!

Science of Imagineering

I found a cool video that takes you behind the scenes of the Science of Disney Imagineering series:



Man I wish they had these when I was in school. They look frickin' cool!!

This is an awesome way to get kids interested in science. Every kid loves Disney, its a fact. So showing them the combination of the fun world of Disney with the sometimes boring world of science is genius. It also has a ton of stuff for us Disney nerds. We get to go places were most Imagineers have never been. I might have to look into buying some of these...

Hyperion Wharf

Disney announced their plans for the former Pleasure Island area of Downtown Disney. It is supposed to be a vibrant shopping center filled with lights at night and a 20s era wharf during the day.


While they didn't announce much, the pictures seem promising. And let's face it, anything they do can be an improvement. Without adding anything since closing the night clubs and most notably the Adventurer's Club, PI has become rather dead. I look forward to more concept art and more resturant, store, and attraction announcements.

My only complaint is the 2013 completion date. I understand this process takes time, but this seems a little far off for the planned construction. Then again, I may be underestimating the size of the project.

To me, this is a very important project for Disney. Universal has been thriving lately and many people have long favored City Walk's offerings to its Disney counterpart. This could be a huge stab at Universal's hold on that park of the guest experience.

Are you guys excited about the planned improvement?