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The Secret History of Disney Rides: Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin

by Tad on September 12, 2016

To infinity and beyond! We're combating evil alongside Buzz in this secret history of Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin. This Tomorrowland ride occupies the same building as many past Magic Kingdom attractions! Did you know it uses the same ride system and track layout as the first ride built in...

The Secret History of Disney Rides: Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid

by Tad on August 29, 2016

We're going under the sea, down where it's better and wetter! This secret history of Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid covers some of your favorite songs, characters and scenes from Disney's "The Little Mermaid." Did you know Disney originally planned on opening a dark ride based...

The Secret History of Disney Rides: Mission: SPACE

by Tad on August 15, 2016

3...2...1... Liftoff! We're going on a very special mission today - to uncover the secret history of Mission: SPACE! This motion simulator ride is unique to Epcot at Walt Disney World and is so extreme that it offers two different levels of intensity. Today is actually the space ride's 13th...

The Secret History of Disney Rides: Mr. Toad's Wild Ride

by Tad on August 1, 2016

During this secret history, we're going to be "merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily on our way to nowhere in particular!" Recognize that theme song? It's from the film "The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad!" This story is retold on Disneyland's quirky and classic Mr. Toad's Wild Ride. The dark...

Train Like a Ninja at Lego Ninjago World

by Tad on July 6, 2016

Lego Ninjago World is the newest land in LEGOLAND California. The land offers various training exercises to help prepare aspiring ninjas for the epic battle in the highlight of the land: Ninjago the Ride. This toadally cool land is popular, since it's brand new and right at the entrance to...

The Secret History of Disney Rides: Kilimanjaro Safaris

by Tad on June 20, 2016

Traveling to Africa and experiencing a real safari is definitely on my bucket list when I'm older! (Unless of course I can go in the near future... ahem, Mom and Dad.) Seeing animals up close and in their natural habitat would be such a thrill. But for now, Disney Animal...

5 Things We're Most Looking Forward to with SeaWorld's Mako

by Tad on June 9, 2016

We frogs have been visiting SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa the last few days for a preview of Mako, SeaWorld's newest coaster! As we've mentioned a time or two, this is now the longest, tallest and fastest coaster in Orlando. For you coaster fans, everything we've heard and read...

The Secret History of Disney Rides: Enchanted Tiki Room

by Tad on June 6, 2016

In the Tiki, Tiki, Tiki, Tiki, Tiki Room! Have the song in your head yet? You will after this secret history of the Enchanted Tiki Room! This lovable Disney show hosted by a handful of singing macaws has been around for decades. While it's gone through some changes, it remains...

The Secret History of Disney Rides: Toy Story Midway Mania

by Tad on May 23, 2016

Ever wanna go back to the good ole days of carnivals and midway-style games? Well, you actually can at three of the Disney parks with none other than Toy Story Midway Mania! This interactive ride features some of the most loved midway-style games, but with a Disney twist and featuring...

The Secret History of Disney Rides: Star Tours

by Tad on May 9, 2016

I got a bad feeling about this... err, I mean I got a great feeling about this secret history of Star Tours! We're going to a galaxy far, far away and learning about the ride based on one of the most famous film franchises of all time, "Star Wars." So...

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