1. Soarin’ – A “high-flying adventure” located at The Land Pavilion, Soarin’ allows you to take a bird’s-eye view of California’s spectacular scenery, including Yosemite National Park, Redwood forest, Golden Gate Bridge, Napa Valley and Disneyland. 2. Test Track – Climb aboard a six-passenger Test Track vehicle for an amazing journey that races you up …
Many classic older attractions at Disney World have fallen by the wayside over the years as Disney replaces them with newer (and occasionally better) ones such as Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom; Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios; The Seas with Nemo & Friends at Epcot; and Stitch’s Great Escape …
1. Expedition Everest: Expedition Everest is a high-speed train adventure that combines roller coaster-like thrills with a theme based on the folklore of the ferocious yeti or abominable snowman 2. Kilimanjaro Safaris: An open-sided, 32-passenger safari jeep takes you on a fascinating adventure through the 100-acre “Harambe Reserve” in the remotest regions of Africa during …
1. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror – Take a scary tour through a rundown, 199-foot-tall (haunted!) Hollywood hotel and enjoy a 13-story plummet aboard a faulty elevator into the abyss – not once or twice but three times! 2. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith – Blast off at a speed of 0 to …
1. Splash Mountain: Take a flume ride adventure aboard a hollowed-out log through swamps and bayous within an 87-foot-high mountain as you enjoy the crazy antics of Brer Rabbit, Brer Fox and Brer Bear from Disney’s 1946 classic movie Song of the South. Along the way, prepare to get soaked as you plunge five free-falling …
A summer vacation at Walt Disney World Resort brings to mind massive crowds and waiting in long lines in the sweltering heat, right? Fortunately, by making preparations, creating a plan of attack and following the Disney World time-saving tips below, you and your family can enjoy the ultimate Disney World vacation getaway. Arrive at Disney …
Walt Disney originally envisioned the idea for Space Mountain (originally referred to as “Space Port” or “Space Voyage”) in 1964 to be built at Disneyland. However, Disneyland’s version did not open until 1977, two years after the opening of Disney World’s Space Mountain). Space Mountain construction began on December 15, 1972, and cost approximately $20 …
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From 1971 to 1982, Disney’s Magic Kingdom offered ticket books that categorized attractions based on an “A” to “E” scale. E tickets were used for the eight most popular Magic Kingdom attractions: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Country Bear Jamboree, Hall of Presidents, Haunted Mansion, It’s a Small World, Jungle Cruise, Pirates of the Caribbean …
6. The boats used for the Plaza Swan Boats attraction, which operated seasonally at Disney’s Magic Kingdom from 1974-1983, now float in Lake Eola in downtown Orlando. (The Lake Eola “swan boats” are two-person pedal boats as opposed to the Plaza Swan Boats, which were 26-passenger, natural gas-powered boats that were put up for sale …