Meet Undercover Tourist Blog Author, Tad

  All aboard! One of my favorite things to do at a Disney park is hop onto the train and take a leisurely ride around the park when my froggy legs need a break from all the hopping. Did you know the creation of the Disneyland Railroad stemmed from Walt...

Ever wanted to take a look at the past and future? Well, during the secret history of Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress, we can do just that! This classic Disney ride has resided in Tomorrowland of Disney World for decades, but it was actually a Disneyland attraction before that. Let's...

Ready to catapult 0 to 55 mph in 4.7 seconds (and scream your head off)? During this secret history of California Screamin', we'll hurtle through the famous "scream tube" and discover everything scream-tastic about this Disney California Adventure coaster. Buckle up and hold on tight—it's going to be a speedy...

Hi there! Welcome to our weekly roundup of the most interesting theme park news around the Walt Disney World Resort, the Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and other theme parks. Here are this week’s theme park highlights: Looking for a special way to "Drop In" one final time at the...

Let's leap into the world of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn! During this secret history of Tom Sawyer Island, we'll take an adventure much like Tom and Huck took in Mark Twain's "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." Disney's Tom Sawyer Island is filled with mysteries and quests to be uncovered...

Ever wondered what it'd be like to roam the earth with dinosaurs? Me too! Luckily for us, we can get a glimpse of this on Disney's Animal Kingdom's DINOSAUR ride. Did you know DINOSAUR was originally called Countdown to Extinction? Let's hop on a CTX Time Rover and explore the...

Welcome to Tad's totally awesome list of what arrived at Disney World and Universal Orlando in 2016. As the keeper of all things cool (and head Frog Family videographer), I have put together a running list of all the attractions and experiences that have popped up in Orlando theme parks...

World Showcase at Epcot is a wonderful place, with different countries and cultures to discover and explore. Sometimes you may be tempted you want to just hop right past some countries—well, don’t! Every country has something different to offer, and each has some amazing things to see! Of course, when...

Ready for the race of a lifetime? At Tomorrowland Speedway, you can live out your dreams of becoming a race car driver! It wasn't always known under this name, though; during the grand opening of Magic Kingdom Park, this Disney ride opened as Grand Prix Raceway. We'll explore this and...

Ready to join an Unbirthday Party hosted by none other than the Mad Hatter and March Hare? While we’re dreaming about spinning in a colorful, giant teacup, let’s explore the secret history of the Mad Tea Party! This is a classic Disney attraction, opening with Disneyland Park on July 17,...