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Disney park history, especially the obscure, weird and forgotten stuff. We also created the original #WDW ride every ride in 1 day challenge.
Remember the giant pin tables from the original Image Works? You could use your hand or be a rebel and try to jam your entire face under there! EPCOT even recently used them during a festival. Are we crazy for finding that much more exciting than some new drink or popcorn bucket?
January 18, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Remember the giant pin tables from the original Image Works? You could use your hand or be a rebel and try to jam your entire face under there! EPCOT even recently used them during a festival. Are we crazy for finding that much more exciting than some new drink or popcorn bucket?
Yeah, sure, the “Tronorail” was cute and all, but feast your eyes on this! Disney really wasn’t screwing around in 2007 when they turned the Disneyland monorail into a full-on submarine to celebrate the new Finding Nemo ride. Is it the coolest monorail conversion ever?
January 17, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Yeah, sure, the “Tronorail” was cute and all, but feast your eyes on this! Disney really wasn’t screwing around in 2007 when they turned the Disneyland monorail into a full-on submarine to celebrate the new Finding Nemo ride. Is it the coolest monorail conversion ever?
The Art of Animation was originally set to be the Pop Century: Legendary Years, before the great recession derailed it. What child doesn’t dream of old-timey budget motels from a time before grandpa was born? It sat half-built for over a decade, but did Disney dodge a bullet?
January 16, 2026 at 8:48 PM
The Art of Animation was originally set to be the Pop Century: Legendary Years, before the great recession derailed it. What child doesn’t dream of old-timey budget motels from a time before grandpa was born? It sat half-built for over a decade, but did Disney dodge a bullet?
Remember Pleasure Island? Or more specifically, do you remember when its single admission ticket gained entry into every venue? But look closer, this is the special discounted version for Magic Kingdom Club members. Eleven bucks for all that fun! Imagine. We want the 90s back!
January 15, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Remember Pleasure Island? Or more specifically, do you remember when its single admission ticket gained entry into every venue? But look closer, this is the special discounted version for Magic Kingdom Club members. Eleven bucks for all that fun! Imagine. We want the 90s back!
EPCOT Center was peak 80s Disney, and the merchandise certainly followed suit. Look at this beauty! This baby has it all: silver & gold, Spaceship Earth, the entrance fountain, even a monorail. Would you wear it today? It’s like 1982 distilled into a perfect watch.
January 14, 2026 at 9:03 PM
EPCOT Center was peak 80s Disney, and the merchandise certainly followed suit. Look at this beauty! This baby has it all: silver & gold, Spaceship Earth, the entrance fountain, even a monorail. Would you wear it today? It’s like 1982 distilled into a perfect watch.
It’s EPCOT’s redheaded stepchild. The Coral Reef Restaurant. Yes, it’s still open, for now. Sure, some people “love” it. But be honest, have you ever been? You see the reservations are open, but just scroll on past, don’t you?
January 13, 2026 at 8:53 PM
It’s EPCOT’s redheaded stepchild. The Coral Reef Restaurant. Yes, it’s still open, for now. Sure, some people “love” it. But be honest, have you ever been? You see the reservations are open, but just scroll on past, don’t you?
This is a theme park walkway, but it looks like a national park or perhaps an amazing movie set. We are often more excited by a park’s themed spaces than any of the actual rides. Tell us we are not alone! Do guests today still care about this level of detail?
January 12, 2026 at 8:58 PM
This is a theme park walkway, but it looks like a national park or perhaps an amazing movie set. We are often more excited by a park’s themed spaces than any of the actual rides. Tell us we are not alone! Do guests today still care about this level of detail?
Do you have a favorite song on Cosmic Rewind? We’ve seen grown adults throw fits if they don’t get the “right one”. Does it even make a difference?
January 11, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Do you have a favorite song on Cosmic Rewind? We’ve seen grown adults throw fits if they don’t get the “right one”. Does it even make a difference?
You know Skippy, the poor alien who was forced into XS-Tech teleportation experiments. But do you know his backstory? He’s a “Fluthmugoon Cliffhugger”. He was arrested for jaywalking, tormented, and dematerialized in the end. Did he deserve a death sentence? JUSTICE FOR SKIPPY!
January 10, 2026 at 8:57 PM
You know Skippy, the poor alien who was forced into XS-Tech teleportation experiments. But do you know his backstory? He’s a “Fluthmugoon Cliffhugger”. He was arrested for jaywalking, tormented, and dematerialized in the end. Did he deserve a death sentence? JUSTICE FOR SKIPPY!
People complain about how bland the new designs for EPCOT are, and listen, we agree. But look at this beauty. Does anyone recall what beloved attraction had this masterpiece of theming as its queue? Sometimes the past is viewed through heavily rose-colored glasses.
January 9, 2026 at 8:43 PM
People complain about how bland the new designs for EPCOT are, and listen, we agree. But look at this beauty. Does anyone recall what beloved attraction had this masterpiece of theming as its queue? Sometimes the past is viewed through heavily rose-colored glasses.
Hong Kong Disneyland was built with a limited budget and scale; however, Disney used the location’s natural resources to stunning effect. Have you seen those rolling mountains? It’s unlike any other Disney park and a wonderful example of using existing beauty to great effect!
January 8, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Hong Kong Disneyland was built with a limited budget and scale; however, Disney used the location’s natural resources to stunning effect. Have you seen those rolling mountains? It’s unlike any other Disney park and a wonderful example of using existing beauty to great effect!
Disney famously built an earthen berm around Disneyland to block off the outside world. But what happens if you design your park to invite the outside world in? Tokyo DisneySea appears to go on forever across the actual Tokyo Bay. Is it on your bucket list? Maybe it should be!
January 7, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Disney famously built an earthen berm around Disneyland to block off the outside world. But what happens if you design your park to invite the outside world in? Tokyo DisneySea appears to go on forever across the actual Tokyo Bay. Is it on your bucket list? Maybe it should be!
Many people fondly remember the Electric Umbrella, the long-running quick-service restaurant at CommuniCore, but only real OG’s remember the Stargate! EPCOT’s original fast-food may have been its best. Can anyone else taste that pizza?!
January 6, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Many people fondly remember the Electric Umbrella, the long-running quick-service restaurant at CommuniCore, but only real OG’s remember the Stargate! EPCOT’s original fast-food may have been its best. Can anyone else taste that pizza?!
There are five different versions of “It’s a Small World”, each with distinct differences and unique scenes. Two use visible flumes to guide the boats, while the other three use “flooded” show buildings. Have you noticed? Which is better?
January 5, 2026 at 8:53 PM
There are five different versions of “It’s a Small World”, each with distinct differences and unique scenes. Two use visible flumes to guide the boats, while the other three use “flooded” show buildings. Have you noticed? Which is better?
Have you been the last to leave the park? Flickering lights, quiet music, and not a soul in sight. It may be the ultimate Disney “magic”.
January 4, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Have you been the last to leave the park? Flickering lights, quiet music, and not a soul in sight. It may be the ultimate Disney “magic”.
We think we’ll swing by EPCOT to check out the tip board. Cool! No wait for Cranium Command, but what? Ellen’s Energy Adventure is down! Do you recognize this EPCOT? Some think it was the peak era, but we are not so sure.
January 3, 2026 at 8:33 PM
We think we’ll swing by EPCOT to check out the tip board. Cool! No wait for Cranium Command, but what? Ellen’s Energy Adventure is down! Do you recognize this EPCOT? Some think it was the peak era, but we are not so sure.
Did you know about this fun detail from the now-shuttered TriceraTop Spin? Instead of riding in dinosaurs, guests sat in giant pressed tin-toy dinosaurs, which were period-correct for toys of the 50s and 60s. The seams, rivets, and folded metal tabs gave them away.
January 2, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Did you know about this fun detail from the now-shuttered TriceraTop Spin? Instead of riding in dinosaurs, guests sat in giant pressed tin-toy dinosaurs, which were period-correct for toys of the 50s and 60s. The seams, rivets, and folded metal tabs gave them away.
We’re tempted to stick a joke in here about rude guests destroying a once-beloved attraction, but in this case the photo speaks for itself. ITKYK and if you missed it, it’s very unlikely that today’s Disney will ever do something like it again!
January 1, 2026 at 9:04 PM
We’re tempted to stick a joke in here about rude guests destroying a once-beloved attraction, but in this case the photo speaks for itself. ITKYK and if you missed it, it’s very unlikely that today’s Disney will ever do something like it again!
Does anyone actually consider a giant, slowly spinning stone ball an attraction? Disney has two of them. They are called Kugel balls or fountains, and the first one in the U.S. appeared in 1989. Go push that thing, or just wait and do that at the mall. Maybe go on a ride instead!
December 31, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Does anyone actually consider a giant, slowly spinning stone ball an attraction? Disney has two of them. They are called Kugel balls or fountains, and the first one in the U.S. appeared in 1989. Go push that thing, or just wait and do that at the mall. Maybe go on a ride instead!
Disney had grand plans to reinvent EPCOT. They were announced and then… well, we all know what happened. But they did release a range of reimagined attraction posters, many paying direct homage to originals. They were limited but very cool! Were you lucky enough to snag any?
December 30, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Disney had grand plans to reinvent EPCOT. They were announced and then… well, we all know what happened. But they did release a range of reimagined attraction posters, many paying direct homage to originals. They were limited but very cool! Were you lucky enough to snag any?
Sometimes Disney gets details flat wrong. The Canadian pavilion in EPCOT used to feature inauthentic, cartoonish, fiberglass totems. Did you notice when they changed them to hand-carved cedar versions? We applaud them for setting things right!
December 29, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Sometimes Disney gets details flat wrong. The Canadian pavilion in EPCOT used to feature inauthentic, cartoonish, fiberglass totems. Did you notice when they changed them to hand-carved cedar versions? We applaud them for setting things right!
We give Disney a lot of grief about their quest to seemingly remove every fountain at Walt Disney World, but credit where credit is due. Is the Ratatouille fountain the best new(ish) one on property?
December 28, 2025 at 4:25 PM
We give Disney a lot of grief about their quest to seemingly remove every fountain at Walt Disney World, but credit where credit is due. Is the Ratatouille fountain the best new(ish) one on property?
Some guests love the tiniest details Disney adds to its attractions. Others, oblivious of their existence, literally walk over them. Which are you? Have you noticed the claw marks scratched into Grizzly Hall’s floor? Bears don’t wear shoes now, do they?
December 27, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Some guests love the tiniest details Disney adds to its attractions. Others, oblivious of their existence, literally walk over them. Which are you? Have you noticed the claw marks scratched into Grizzly Hall’s floor? Bears don’t wear shoes now, do they?
“On the horizon of River Country: The magnificent Contemporary Hotel.” So read the caption from this early publicity photo. There was a time when a simple “swimming hole” was perhaps more exciting than the Magic Kingdom! Could this ever work today?
December 26, 2025 at 9:09 PM
“On the horizon of River Country: The magnificent Contemporary Hotel.” So read the caption from this early publicity photo. There was a time when a simple “swimming hole” was perhaps more exciting than the Magic Kingdom! Could this ever work today?
Some observant guests of Disney Hollywood Studios notice that the back of Star Tours’ AT-AT is unfinished; a nod to the park’s original movie-making theme. It’s just a set! But you’ve never noticed that the nearby rocks are also unfinished have you? Literally no one does!
December 25, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Some observant guests of Disney Hollywood Studios notice that the back of Star Tours’ AT-AT is unfinished; a nod to the park’s original movie-making theme. It’s just a set! But you’ve never noticed that the nearby rocks are also unfinished have you? Literally no one does!