5 Things I Can’t Wait To Do in Walt Disney World After The Summer

Bryan RipperBlog

As a Floridian who has the luxury of being able to visit the Walt Disney World theme parks whenever I want, I almost never venture out into the parks in between the months of June and September when the Florida heat and crowds are at its highest peak. So, naturally, there tends to be a buildup of new things that have opened at the parks in the meantime that I can’t wait to experience once the summer heat and crowds have died down. Here is my top 5 things I can’t wait to do in Walt Disney World after the summer.

Galaxy’s Edge: Hit or Miss?

Bryan RipperBlog

2019 has marked a very big year for Disney theme parks. Within the span of 3 months, we saw a major expansion to 2 different Disney parks on 2 different coasts in the U.S. that many Disney fans have been waiting for with bated breath since the announcement was made on August 15, 2015; 4 years ago. Of course, I’m … Read More

Walt Disney’s Imagineer Claude Coats—The Making of Disneyland: From Toad Hall to the Haunted Mansion and Beyond

Bryan RipperBlog

The Disney theme parks are filled with classic attractions that have stood the test of time like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, Pirates of the Caribbean, Peter Pan’s Flight, and Haunted Mansion. Many of the artists who were instrumental in the creation of these attractions were Imagineers who started out as animators working on classic Disney films. One of these Imagineers … Read More

Top 7 Disney things to look forward to in 2019

Bryan RipperBlog

It’s that time of year ago. Another year gone and a new one just on the horizon. At a time when we usually take a look back at all of the exciting and news-worthy items that happened throughout the Disney company, I thought it would be a nice change of pace to take a look forward at all of the … Read More

Cape May Cafe Dining Review

Bryan RipperBlog

No trip to Walt Disney World would be complete, for our family, without a sit-down meal at one of the restaurants either in the parks or elsewhere on Disney property. With so many options to choose from, it can be hard, sometimes, to choose where we want to have that meal on property. One restaurant that we have eaten at … Read More

Disneyland and Single Riders

Jessica SandersBlog

Hey Mouskeketeers, Jessica here from The Happiest Blog on Earth! If you listened to the latest All About the Mouse Disney Podcast you heard me talking about my book, Disneyland On Any Budget. We also announced right here on All About the Mouse that the 2017 edition is up and ready, which means you awesome Mouseketeers are the first to … Read More

The Jungle Book Reimagined

Bryan RipperBlog

Last week the Walt Disney Pictures live-action remake of The Jungle Book was released on DVD. I had been waiting rather anxiously for this movie to be released on DVD, because, as the father of a 4-year-old and a 1-year-old, I don’t make it out to the theaters very often. So, I quickly made my way to our area Redbox and rented the Bluray DVD version of The Jungle Book. Several things resonated with me about this movie. I could sit here and write up a movie review, but I’m much more interested in sharing some of the interesting facts and insight behind the movie that can only be found on the DVD.

Exploring Jock Lindsey’s In Disney Springs

Bryan RipperBlog

Recently Disney Springs has gone through a major transformation bringing in a plethora of new shops and dining locations. One of the brand new locations in the Disney Springs Landing area that is attracting a lot of attention is the Indiana Jones-themed Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar. This lounge is rich in theming, back story, and décor. It’s really the kind of place where you might want to go to relax and be immersed in another world (and time) other than the one you are currently in.

7 Things To Do At Night In Walt Disney World

Bryan RipperBlog

Over the nearly 45 years since it opened, Walt Disney World has become synonymous with the words “magic” and “fun”. Thousands of guests flock to the parks daily to experience the classic attractions, shows, and entertainment. If you’re anything like me, though, you’ve probably found yourself experiencing that awkward moment when the parks have all closed, but you’re not quite ready to end your day yet.

The Great Parade Charade

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Main Street Electrical Parade

A couple of weeks ago Disney announced that the popular Paint The Night parade, currently running at Disneyland park in California, would be ending its run as of September 5, 2016. The parade will make a few more appearances after that on select dates for the holiday season, but the last chance to see it on its regular schedule will be on September 5th. This came as a pretty big disappointment to Disneyland regulars. On the other hand, Walt Disney World regulars, like myself, were excited and hopeful that this news meant the Paint The Night parade would be coming to the Walt Disney World resort in Florida.
Approximately a week later, Disney officially announced that the Main Street Electrical Parade, currently running at the Walt Disney World resort in Magic Kingdom theme park, would be leaving Florida and returning home to Disneyland, where it began back in 1972. Suddenly, many Disneyland-goers were happy again, and Walt Disney World regulars were shocked and up-in-arms.