While many people decide to fly into the Orlando airport to visit Walt Disney World in Florida, some families choose to drive. Doing so has plenty of perks, from having the freedom to leave the Disney bubble to get fresh groceries to being able to bring much more for your trip than an airline would […]
Autopia is a well-loved attraction at various Disney parks across the world. Giving children the chance to “drive” a vehicle — complete with gas and brake pedals as well as a moving steering wheel — this ride has constantly been crowded any time I visit a Disney park. But how does Autopia differ at each […]
Before Disneyland opened on July 17, 1955, Walt Disney created a pre-opening report for the general public that gave insight on how the park was being created. During this report, a man representing Hudson Motor Car Company, a division of American Motors Corporation, was inviting kids to visit dealerships to get exclusive items and enter […]
Transportation has changed quite a bit at Walt Disney World in the last few years. One of the most jaw-dropping decisions was the removal of the Magical Express bus line that took guests to and from the airport when visiting the park. But one mode of transport that has triumphantly returned are Minnie Vans — […]
Ever since the opening of Disneyland in 1955, Disney has been no stranger to attention-grabbing forms of promotion for their parks. From billboards and TV commercials to converting a monorail train into a street-legal rocket car, Disney has found innovative and often strange ways to increase park attendance. This is the story of the strange […]
Chevrolet won’t just be combining the magic of Disney with the magic of an electrified powertrain, but also with the magic of love
In part one of this story, we discussed the history behind what might be Disney’s lamest theme park ride: Superstar Limo. We talked about the events that led to the creation of California Adventure, the initial plans for the car-themed ride, and how the tragic death of Princess Diana changed those plans. Now, it’s time […]
The story of the Disney theme parks — and of Disney in general — is defined by innovation, imagination, and more than a little magic. While most of its legendary theme park attractions have been beloved and cherished for generations, this isn’t always the case. This is the story of how poor choices, circumstances beyond […]
In part one of this story, we discussed the history of Tomorrowland’s beloved Peoplemover, and how it was ultimately replaced by the car-themed Rocket Rods attraction. Now it’s time to find out how it all went very, very wrong. The New Hummer is Coming: And its quite the attraction A Rocket Rods replacement In the […]
Behind their veneer of magic, mascots, and overpriced souvenirs, the Disney theme parks are overflowing with interesting stories and history. Disneyland in particular is home to many tales of innovation, imagination, and more than a few infamous missteps. This is the story of one of those missteps, and of how one of Disneyland’s most legendary […]
When most people think of the Disney theme parks, they think of costumed characters and overpriced bottled water. However, beyond the visual spender and veneer of “Disney magic” is a fascinating history of innovation, imagination, and recycling old things into newer, shinier things. Disney is no stranger to reusing iconic elements of their theme parks […]
The newest heavy hitter in the world of streaming services, Disney Plus boasts a treasure trove of groundbreaking animated films, childhood classics, and — eventually — all of the Marvel and Star Wars movies. Lovers of cars (and, uh, Cars) will find plenty to enjoy on Disney Plus, and I’ve sifted through all the service’s […]
For both Ford Motor Company and Walt Disney, the 1964 New York World’s Fair was a watershed moment. Ford was planning to introduce its new Mustang model at the World’s Fair, hoping that the “pony car” would be a success for the Ford Brand. Meanwhile, Disney received the opportunity to test out new technologies for […]
Earlier this year, The News Wheel wrote about Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, a new road trip-based attraction coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Disney has just revealed that Hollywood Studios won’t be the only theme park to receive the attraction, and it will also be added to Disneyland Make the Most of Your Trip to […]
Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy, a brand-new interactive show starring the cast from Pixar’s Cars films, is set to open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the end of this month. However, that won’t be the only Cars-based attraction coming to the theme park. Disney is also sending the DJ character to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. How to […]
Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida, is a theme park in flux at the moment. The park is moving away from its original concept as a working movie studio as it adds new themed areas, such as the upcoming Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Even the marquee attraction of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, The Great Movie Ride, […]
If you’ve got a tiny car enthusiast in your family who’s itching for a new show to watch, the upcoming Disney Channel mini-series Fast Layne might become their new favorite. From producers Matt Dearborn and Tom Burkhard (Zeke and Luther, Even Stevens) and creator Travis Braun (Vampirina, Muppet Babies), this new Disney show is already […]
If you wanted to learn how to be a high-speed racer, who would be the best candidate for your teacher? Dale Earnhardt Jr.? Danica Patrick? What about Lightning McQueen? That’s the premise of a new attraction coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, entitled Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy. Getting Around in Orlando: Top travel tips for Orlando vacationers […]
