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I'd actually would like to see what you could do with DisneyQuest. There was supposed to be an NBA restaurant back there, but it's not happening due to legal conflicts.
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The Rest of the World: A New Generation
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Well, I did come across an idea that could work. I'll post it either sometime later tonight or tomorrow...
Alright, here we go as promised with my vision of a refurbished DisneyQuest.
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DisneyQuest opened at Disney Springs on June 19th, 1998. This is a five-story complex featuring all sorts of arcade games and virtual experiences. However, over time, things have gotten more and more dated and the whole place seems to wallow in 90s cheese. It seems to have lost the wonder and popularity it did when it first opened. So, with that case, I'd give it quite a refurbishment.
Given that the area is meant to serve as a celebration of video games and arcades, I'd heavily base this area on two of Disney's most well-known modern franchises: namely, Wreck-It Ralph and Tron. Both these franchises serve as wonderful tributes to the world of computer-based entertainment, and I'm sure they'd make DisneyQuest sparkle with new excitement.
First of all, the exterior will be given a much-needed facelift. This is what the current entrance looks like.
Yeah, you can tell the exterior needs a facelift. I'd cover the exterior in glass tiles. At night, lights shoot across the tiles in an exciting display. And of course, the DisneyQuest logo will be updated, with the word "Quest" in a futuristic font.
Inside, you'll find that the lobby will be re-themed to resemble Game Central Station--the place where the characters that inhabit Litwak's Arcade can jump from game to game.
The area has simple open doorways showing off a glimpse of some of the rooms, and partly obscuring the upper levels (which we'll get into later). This area will be a safe haven for those who want to sit back and relax with potentially a bite to eat from Tapper's, a family friendly restaurant and bar calling back to the video games of old with themed foods and drinks, the specialty being, well, beer of the root and garden variety.
In fact, the elevators themselves will be given the WIR treatment, with Ralph and Felix replacing the Genie in the movie on the elevator. In fact, these two will become the unofficial mascots of DisneyQuest.
Also, in Game Central Station, there's seating outside of Tapper's for rest after game sessions, and an area for meet & greets with Ralph and Vanellope.
Leaving Game Central Station, the second floor of DisneyQuest has been turned into Litwak's Arcade, where Wreck-It Ralph takes place. The area is filled with all those classic games of yesteryear--Mario, Donkey Kong, Pac-Man, Tapper's, Sonic, Altered Beast, Q*bert, Street Fighter, Pong, Paperboy, Dig Dug, Qix, Frogger, Burger Time--basically, if it was referenced in Wreck-it Ralph, you'll find it here! But apart from all those wonderful games, the area also features a 3D movie themed around Wreck-It Ralph, the Bake-a-Kart (ala the sequence in WIR, compete with other guests to make theirs the fastest in a test after the "baking" process, and purchase a physical model of the kart they made if they want to), as well as full-fledged replicas of Sugar Rush and Hero's Duty, as well as Fix-it Felix Jr.
Moving on up, we have Level Three, themed after the original TRON. Intricate designs of various colored lights arrange themselves along the walls and floor, 80's Rock and Pop music plays on. One of the main attractions up here is the Lightcycles. Here, guests actually climb into replica retro Lightcycles to play the classic game in the first person in a 4-player, last man standing, free-for-all.
Plus, if one doesn't want to use the simulator, they can play on replicas of the original arcade machines from the movie. Some are hooked up to the same game the simulators are playing, and others are separate. There's also Space Paranoids, which is also a first-person simulator based upon the game from the film. It is also available in standard cabinet form, for those who don't want to/can't use the simulator. Both have footage from the game/inside the cockpit playing on screens for those waiting in line. Lastly, there's the Make-A-Game, where guests are showed and taught how games are made, and how to make a retro platformer that they can take home on complementary thumbdrives/MagicBands.
Then, there's Level Four, which is themed after TRON: Legacy. Here, the newest games reign supreme and Daft Punk hits play on. Everything is slick, feeling like an upgrade upon the previous level, blending both the original and Legacy aesthetics of TRON. Here, guests can not only compete against other players in multiplayer games for bragging rights, but the biggest, if not the selling point for this new DisneyQuest is on this floor. What is said attraction, you may ask? THE GAME GRID.
Part E-Ticket, part competitive game, and part spectator E-Sport, this is what will bring customers to DQ. But what is the Game Grid? It's simple.
Part experience and part show, a group of 8 guests are hooked into simulators a la the Disk War simulator and duke it out for disk supremacy as a Mega-TRON (see what I did there?) shows the audience the in-game action with accompanying commentary from a CLU2/Zuse stand-in. The eight competitors are narrowed down to four, as they now enter the Light Cycle portion of the tournament, riding in a last-man-standing match. The last competitor is then given two options: bow out and receive an exclusive pin (available only by winning the games)...or play double-or-nothing in a Disk match with nobody else but Rinzler.
If the player can beat Rinzler in a 1V1, all-or-nothing match, said player gets the standard pin, along with an exclusive pin for beating Rinzler, and their name engraved onto a plaque on the wall as a Game Grid Champion!...That is, unless they fail. In which case, they're sent on their merry way to try again another day.
There's also the CLU Laser Maze, where Players must navigate a maze of laser lights to escape CLU2's grasp. If you're hungry, stop by the End of the Line Club. Meant for older "users," guests can relax, have specialty drinks and foods, and dance to the latest and greatest electronic music, in addition to being a throwback to ElecTRONica.
Finally, we have Level Five. This entire floor is devoted to the Walt Disney Imagineering Blue Sky Cellar.
Here, guests can get in touch with their creative side and learn more about the art of Imagineering. Guests can take a look at the many projects Disney's cooking up for their parks. Plus, there's also the Amazing Destini, a figure that entertained guests at the 2011 D23 Expo. This is a full-fledged real-time AA figure. And to be honest, you gotta see him to believe him!
On top of that, in honor of the "creative" spirit of the floor, here you'll also find the Animation Academy, CyberSpace Mountain and the Living Easels, all of which have moved up from Level Two. But to me, the big draw here would be Imagineering the Future. This is where you can design your very own Disney park, picking and choosing from elements from Disney parks worldwide (even those attractions that aren't with us anymore.). In order to get the most out of anything, the restaurants and shops can be filled in automatically, and the foliage can be added in automatically, too. In addition, if you don't want to pick and choose, you can use pre-made sets (like MK's Main Street, TDL's Fantasyland and all that other stuff). You can even adjust the exteriors to your liking, too!
And the best part? After you're done, you can step into a simulator and explore the park yourself. But if you don't want the fun to end, no sweat. Once you're done creating, as you're inside the simulator, a special thumbdrive of your park is made, and it can be hooked up to one of your gaming systems so you can continue to explore the park!
Remember Kinect Disneyland Adventures? I'd want the visuals in the simulator to look just like the ones in the game (as seen above).--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
And there we have it--the all new DisneyQuest!
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DisneyQuest opened at Disney Springs on June 19th, 1998. This is a five-story complex featuring all sorts of arcade games and virtual experiences. However, over time, things have gotten more and more dated and the whole place seems to wallow in 90s cheese. It seems to have lost the wonder and popularity it did when it first opened. So, with that case, I'd give it quite a refurbishment.
Given that the area is meant to serve as a celebration of video games and arcades, I'd heavily base this area on two of Disney's most well-known modern franchises: namely, Wreck-It Ralph and Tron. Both these franchises serve as wonderful tributes to the world of computer-based entertainment, and I'm sure they'd make DisneyQuest sparkle with new excitement.
First of all, the exterior will be given a much-needed facelift. This is what the current entrance looks like.
Inside, you'll find that the lobby will be re-themed to resemble Game Central Station--the place where the characters that inhabit Litwak's Arcade can jump from game to game.
The area has simple open doorways showing off a glimpse of some of the rooms, and partly obscuring the upper levels (which we'll get into later). This area will be a safe haven for those who want to sit back and relax with potentially a bite to eat from Tapper's, a family friendly restaurant and bar calling back to the video games of old with themed foods and drinks, the specialty being, well, beer of the root and garden variety.
In fact, the elevators themselves will be given the WIR treatment, with Ralph and Felix replacing the Genie in the movie on the elevator. In fact, these two will become the unofficial mascots of DisneyQuest.
Also, in Game Central Station, there's seating outside of Tapper's for rest after game sessions, and an area for meet & greets with Ralph and Vanellope.
Plus, if one doesn't want to use the simulator, they can play on replicas of the original arcade machines from the movie. Some are hooked up to the same game the simulators are playing, and others are separate. There's also Space Paranoids, which is also a first-person simulator based upon the game from the film. It is also available in standard cabinet form, for those who don't want to/can't use the simulator. Both have footage from the game/inside the cockpit playing on screens for those waiting in line. Lastly, there's the Make-A-Game, where guests are showed and taught how games are made, and how to make a retro platformer that they can take home on complementary thumbdrives/MagicBands.
Then, there's Level Four, which is themed after TRON: Legacy. Here, the newest games reign supreme and Daft Punk hits play on. Everything is slick, feeling like an upgrade upon the previous level, blending both the original and Legacy aesthetics of TRON. Here, guests can not only compete against other players in multiplayer games for bragging rights, but the biggest, if not the selling point for this new DisneyQuest is on this floor. What is said attraction, you may ask? THE GAME GRID.
Part experience and part show, a group of 8 guests are hooked into simulators a la the Disk War simulator and duke it out for disk supremacy as a Mega-TRON (see what I did there?) shows the audience the in-game action with accompanying commentary from a CLU2/Zuse stand-in. The eight competitors are narrowed down to four, as they now enter the Light Cycle portion of the tournament, riding in a last-man-standing match. The last competitor is then given two options: bow out and receive an exclusive pin (available only by winning the games)...or play double-or-nothing in a Disk match with nobody else but Rinzler.
If the player can beat Rinzler in a 1V1, all-or-nothing match, said player gets the standard pin, along with an exclusive pin for beating Rinzler, and their name engraved onto a plaque on the wall as a Game Grid Champion!...That is, unless they fail. In which case, they're sent on their merry way to try again another day.
There's also the CLU Laser Maze, where Players must navigate a maze of laser lights to escape CLU2's grasp. If you're hungry, stop by the End of the Line Club. Meant for older "users," guests can relax, have specialty drinks and foods, and dance to the latest and greatest electronic music, in addition to being a throwback to ElecTRONica.
Finally, we have Level Five. This entire floor is devoted to the Walt Disney Imagineering Blue Sky Cellar.
On top of that, in honor of the "creative" spirit of the floor, here you'll also find the Animation Academy, CyberSpace Mountain and the Living Easels, all of which have moved up from Level Two. But to me, the big draw here would be Imagineering the Future. This is where you can design your very own Disney park, picking and choosing from elements from Disney parks worldwide (even those attractions that aren't with us anymore.). In order to get the most out of anything, the restaurants and shops can be filled in automatically, and the foliage can be added in automatically, too. In addition, if you don't want to pick and choose, you can use pre-made sets (like MK's Main Street, TDL's Fantasyland and all that other stuff). You can even adjust the exteriors to your liking, too!
And the best part? After you're done, you can step into a simulator and explore the park yourself. But if you don't want the fun to end, no sweat. Once you're done creating, as you're inside the simulator, a special thumbdrive of your park is made, and it can be hooked up to one of your gaming systems so you can continue to explore the park!
Remember Kinect Disneyland Adventures? I'd want the visuals in the simulator to look just like the ones in the game (as seen above).
And there we have it--the all new DisneyQuest!
Now, let's talk about the resort TV loop. You know what I'm talking about--that one channel on the TV in the hotel rooms that provides an overview of the resort. Well, as much as I love the current Must-Do Disney, I'd prefer to revert back to a style similar to the resort TV loop used from 2000-2003, where it was replaced by the Top 7 Must-Sees loop, which in turn was replaced by Must-Do Disney.
Well, come along, everybody. It's time to once again take the...
(I'd highly recommend watching the video along with me, because a majority of this will be the same, albeit with some of the descriptions changed.)
(The Walt Disney World Tour loop starts out with that classic claymation opening, seen from 0:00 to 0:25. From there, the scene fades into a white area where we meet our four hosts: an Asian-American woman in a pink shirt, an African-American man in a purple shirt, a Caucasian woman in a blue shirt and a Hispanic-American in a yellow shirt (who originally hosted the thing himself in the original 2000 version. The other three didn't come along until the 2001 loop). For your convenience, I'll color-code their lines based on the shirts they wear.)
Welcome to the Walt Disney World Resort!
All year long, we're celebrating all the unforgettable memories that are made here every day. (this line will change depending on what the year's promotional campaign will be).
You know, there's a whole lot to do here.
Especially with new stuff to do in all five theme parks.
So, you're probably wondering "what to do first?"
How about watch this show, and see how to make the most of all the Walt Disney World fun. So stay tuned...
And keep watching for us. We've got some tips to make every day of your vacation a "zip-a-dee-doo-dah" day!
(From here, we fade into a small bumper where the words "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah Day" are spelled in different letters. They look like this...
From here, we fade out and into a segment based around Disney's Hollywoodland.)
Lights...camera...action! Welcome to all the glamour and glitz of show business: Disney's Hollywoodland! From the moment you set foot on Hollywood Boulevard, you're a star!
(A brief montage of clips of the Tower of Terror, Beauty and the Beast, Star Tours and the Golden Mickeys, ending with Mickey greeting kids in front of the Chinese Theatre.)
A perfect way to begin your day in a world where movies come to life is here at The Great Movie Ride, a spectacular journey through some of the greatest films of all time. You may even find yourself part of the action!
Step right up to one of the craziest midways of them all on Toy Story Mania!, a fun-filled 3D ride where you can join your Toy Story friends as you use your joystick to throw pies, darts and rings and rack up points! Toy Story Mania is part of the newly expanded Pixar Place, where you can step into the worlds of some of your favorite Pixar films, like The Incredibles, Monsters, Inc., Ratatouille and of course, Toy Story.
Get ready for a free-falling adventure that'll send you into a new dimension of fear in The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. You will fear every drop! Blast off on a rocket ship that goes from 0 to 60 in 2.8 seconds flat! You'll go upside-down and inside-out on a hunt for aliens through the 8g turns on the all-new War of the Worlds!
Then, blast off into a galaxy far, far away to explore Star Wars Spaceport, a whole new world here at Disney's Hollywoodland. Here, you can take flight on board the Millenium Falcon and join a raging battle between the Resistance and the First Order. If that's not your speed, you can explore the entire Star Wars universe on a runaway collision course on Star Tours: The Adventures Continue.
Treat yourself to an unforgettable performance at the Walt Disney Theatre, where every day, a different Disney classic is brought to life on stage. Then, get a front-row seat, because you've got a VIP pass to our very own awards ceremony: The Golden Mickeys!
Set off on a classic comedy caper along with Kermit and Miss Piggy at Jim Henson's Muppet*Vision 3D. Sing along with your friends from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Sofia the First, Doc McStuffins and Jake and the Never Land Pirates at Disney Junior--Live on Stage!
And when night falls, witness the ultimate showdown of good versus evil as the greatest Disney villains take on one very brave mouse in a battle of fire, music, magic and light: Fantasmic!
Fantasmic! fills up fast, so it's always a good idea to arrive at least an hour early. Just check your Times Guide for show times!
Spend a day at Disney's Hollywoodland, the only place you'll find all the excitement of show business and all the magic of Disney!
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I think that's where we'll stop for now. In the next post, we'll explore Disney's Animal Kingdom and the Magic Kingdom. See ya then!
Well, come along, everybody. It's time to once again take the...
(I'd highly recommend watching the video along with me, because a majority of this will be the same, albeit with some of the descriptions changed.)
(The Walt Disney World Tour loop starts out with that classic claymation opening, seen from 0:00 to 0:25. From there, the scene fades into a white area where we meet our four hosts: an Asian-American woman in a pink shirt, an African-American man in a purple shirt, a Caucasian woman in a blue shirt and a Hispanic-American in a yellow shirt (who originally hosted the thing himself in the original 2000 version. The other three didn't come along until the 2001 loop). For your convenience, I'll color-code their lines based on the shirts they wear.)
Welcome to the Walt Disney World Resort!
All year long, we're celebrating all the unforgettable memories that are made here every day. (this line will change depending on what the year's promotional campaign will be).
You know, there's a whole lot to do here.
Especially with new stuff to do in all five theme parks.
So, you're probably wondering "what to do first?"
How about watch this show, and see how to make the most of all the Walt Disney World fun. So stay tuned...
And keep watching for us. We've got some tips to make every day of your vacation a "zip-a-dee-doo-dah" day!
(From here, we fade into a small bumper where the words "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah Day" are spelled in different letters. They look like this...
From here, we fade out and into a segment based around Disney's Hollywoodland.)
Lights...camera...action! Welcome to all the glamour and glitz of show business: Disney's Hollywoodland! From the moment you set foot on Hollywood Boulevard, you're a star!
(A brief montage of clips of the Tower of Terror, Beauty and the Beast, Star Tours and the Golden Mickeys, ending with Mickey greeting kids in front of the Chinese Theatre.)
A perfect way to begin your day in a world where movies come to life is here at The Great Movie Ride, a spectacular journey through some of the greatest films of all time. You may even find yourself part of the action!
Step right up to one of the craziest midways of them all on Toy Story Mania!, a fun-filled 3D ride where you can join your Toy Story friends as you use your joystick to throw pies, darts and rings and rack up points! Toy Story Mania is part of the newly expanded Pixar Place, where you can step into the worlds of some of your favorite Pixar films, like The Incredibles, Monsters, Inc., Ratatouille and of course, Toy Story.
Get ready for a free-falling adventure that'll send you into a new dimension of fear in The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. You will fear every drop! Blast off on a rocket ship that goes from 0 to 60 in 2.8 seconds flat! You'll go upside-down and inside-out on a hunt for aliens through the 8g turns on the all-new War of the Worlds!
Then, blast off into a galaxy far, far away to explore Star Wars Spaceport, a whole new world here at Disney's Hollywoodland. Here, you can take flight on board the Millenium Falcon and join a raging battle between the Resistance and the First Order. If that's not your speed, you can explore the entire Star Wars universe on a runaway collision course on Star Tours: The Adventures Continue.
Treat yourself to an unforgettable performance at the Walt Disney Theatre, where every day, a different Disney classic is brought to life on stage. Then, get a front-row seat, because you've got a VIP pass to our very own awards ceremony: The Golden Mickeys!
Set off on a classic comedy caper along with Kermit and Miss Piggy at Jim Henson's Muppet*Vision 3D. Sing along with your friends from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Sofia the First, Doc McStuffins and Jake and the Never Land Pirates at Disney Junior--Live on Stage!
And when night falls, witness the ultimate showdown of good versus evil as the greatest Disney villains take on one very brave mouse in a battle of fire, music, magic and light: Fantasmic!
Fantasmic! fills up fast, so it's always a good idea to arrive at least an hour early. Just check your Times Guide for show times!
Spend a day at Disney's Hollywoodland, the only place you'll find all the excitement of show business and all the magic of Disney!
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I think that's where we'll stop for now. In the next post, we'll explore Disney's Animal Kingdom and the Magic Kingdom. See ya then!
continued
(This part starts at the 4:04 mark.)
(After the Disney's Hollywoodland segment, we once again come across the letters. But this time, they're a little mixed up...
After they get straightened out, the screen fades into the next segment.)
Beneath the branches of an enchanted tree is a world of whimsy where imagination runs free: Disney's Animal Kingdom. Welcome to a living storybook filled with fantastic creatures, amazing adventures, incredible encounters and moments you'll cherish forever.
Every morning, just before opening, Disney's Animal Kingdom hosts The Adventure Begins, a celebration filled with all your favorite Disney characters. Oh, be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes early to get a good spot.
Disney's Animal Kingdom is many things to many creatures, but it is definitely nahtazu (for those of you who don't remember, that was their slogan at the time, and if you don't get it, just sound it out.) The Tree of Life is full of surprises inside and out. Outside, its trunk is cloaked with a tapestry of over 300 hand-carved animal images. But inside, you can experience the many lands animals call home, from earth to sea to sky in Earth.
Step around the bend and enter the world of Pandora, home of the Na'vi. Here, you can take a boat ride on a journey to see the native animals of the planet and take flight aboard the back of a Banshee.
Then, set off for Harambe, an Eastern African coastal village, the hop-on point for Kilimanjaro Safaris. On safari, you'll trek across 110 acres of African savanna, surrounded by real freely-roaming wildlife. But beware--the poachers are nearby! Then, join Simba, Timon and all their fuzzy friends for a fun-filled magical musical celebration at the Festival of the Lion King! Just beyond Harambe stands Mystic River Mountain, a bizzare boat trip through a supposedly cursed jungle.
Asia boats another mountain, where an age-old legend comes to life in Expedition Everest: Legend of the Forbidden Mountain. Take a spin through South America on the Amazon River Adventure, where white waters and twisting currents always make a big splash! Right nearby, cure your fear of bugs in the hilarious 3D spectacular It's Tough to Be a Bug!
Dive into the Great Barrier Reef and come "sea" Finding Nemo--The Musical, a live stage show re-telling the heartwarming tale of Nemo, Marlin and Dory. Prepare for a prehistoric thrill unlike anything you've ever imagined as you blast back in time to face flaming meteors and hungry predators on Countdown to Extinction!
At night, Disney's Animal Kingdom comes to life like never before, as Harambe and Discovery Island ignite with music and dance. Then, gather around to watch as the Discovery River comes alive to weave nature's tale in Rivers of Light.
This is Disney's Animal Kingdom, where every day is an unforgettable journey into stories you've only dreamed of. Come--let your imagination roam free!
(What follows is the first of quite a few of the fondly-remembered "Tip for Today" segments. From there, we see another theme park segment.)
Make a wish...you're about to enter a world of dreams-come-true where elephants fly, teacups dance and lifelong friends are made every day: the Magic Kingdom.
Welcome to a world of fantasy with seven magical lands of timeless fun. Enter Tomorrowland, a world of the future that never was. Rocket through the galaxy on Space Mountain, one of three Magic Kingdom mountains. Then, take command of your own Star Cruiser on Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin, meet a strange little alien at Stitch Encounter and take a fantastic journey onboard Adventure Thru Macro Space.
Across the park in Frontierland, plunge five slippery stories into Brer Rabbit's briar patch on Splash Mountain, then hang on for a runaway ride on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. At the farthest edge of the Rivers of America, you can take the Western River Expedition to the Wild West. Just watch out for the Thunderbird!
In Adventureland, take a voyage with the rowdiest buccaneers that ever sacked the Spanish Main on Pirates of the Caribbean, then become part of the Circle of Life at Legend of the Lion King. Piercing the Adventureland skies is an ancient temple. You can step inside this temple and take an adventure unlike any other at Indiana Jones and the Lost Expedition. Right beside Liberty Square, 999 ghoulish ghosts await your visit to The Haunted Mansion.
Anytime you feel like a hug from Mickey, you'll find him at the Fantasy Gardens in Fantasyland. He's there all day long!
In Fantasyland, children of all ages fly, ride and gallop through classic Disney tales. You can explore the Beast's castle, fly to Never Land with Peter Pan, soar to new heights of imagination with Dumbo, see the world through a child's eyes, journey under the sea with Ariel, bounce, float and laugh through the 100 Acre Wood, take a spin through the wacky world of Wonderland and explore the Seven Dwarfs' diamond mine.
If you're in the mood to visit some of your favorite Disney characters, skip over to the Fantasy Gardens, a whimsical area where you'll come face-to-face with Mickey and your other Disney friends. Better keep your eyes peeled, 'cause you never know who's gonna show up!
Magic Kingdom afternoons bring their own special enchantment. Every day, watch as classic Disney stories come to life during Disney's Festival of Fantasy Parade. On special nights, all eyes light up, from the smallest children to the grandparents who think they've seen it all. The streets are filled with smiles and laughter as the incredible SpectroMagic: Colors Combined sparkles its way into your heart. Every night, look high above Cinderella Castle for the dazzling display that is Wishes: A Magical Gathering of Disney Dreams.
The Magic Kingdom--where happily ever after happens every day.
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With that, we'll stop for now. In the next post, we'll explore EPCOT Center and DisneySky. See ya then!
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(This part starts at the 10:32 mark.)
(After yet another letter mix-up, we explore the next park of Walt Disney World.)
Discover EPCOT Center! It's unlike any theme park on Earth. In this wondrous place, the fun and imagination of Disney come together with the innovation of the real world, and every smile and every laugh bring the sparkle of new discovery to faces from around the globe.
Welcome to Future World! At Spaceship Earth, spiral through time to see how far communication has come. Here at CommuniCore, you can head down the "road to tomorrow" and touch the future. At Horizons, take an exciting journey into the possibility of the future. Buckle up for the ride of your life as you tour the World of Motion and see how transportation has shaped our lives. On the Journey Into Imagination, join Dreamfinder and Figment on a quest to see what gives the mind that little "spark of inspiration". Take an exhilarating flight on Soarin', a hang-gliding adventure over some of the world's greatest landmarks. Think you've got the right stuff? Then hop aboard Mission: SPACE, an adventure unlike any other, where you help fly a spaceship in an epic adventure. Plummet miles to the ocean floor to explore The Living Seas.
Then, set off on a world tour that's just steps away: World Showcase. Here, Cast Members from every corner of the globe welcome you to delight in a festival of sights, sounds and flavors from 13 different countries. Around every corner, the stage is set for unforgettable surprises. Inside, delicious cultural cuisine awaits in beautiful restaurants. Outside, statues come to life and musicians entertain throughout the day.
If you have children in your group, be sure to check out the Kidcot Fun Stops all around World Showcase.
That's where you can create all sorts of wondrous things from around the world.
Check your guidemap for exact locations.
In the evening, share the enchantment as imagination comes alive in the Tapestry of Nations, a joyous procession of color and music that invites you to join in the revelry. And at night, the skies over EPCOT Center erupt in a triumph of sheer Disney magic: IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth! An amazing symphony of lasers, lights and fireworks piercing the night sky in a living spectrum of color and song that will long burn brightly in your memories.
A day's journey at EPCOT Center will take you around the world, inside a storm, millions of years back in time and lightyears into the future. Discover EPCOT Center!
(After another encounter with the letters (this time, it'll be the one that played before the Disney's Hollywoodland segment), we segue into the newest part of the tour...
I'd prefer to have the jazzy interlude that underscores the MK segment in the video underscore DisneySky (the MK portion begins around 7:50 in the video.))
Surrounding a mighty mountain is the newest member of the Disney Parks family: DisneySky! Eight exciting destinations of fantasy and storybook fun await in ways you've never seen before.
Begin your adventures along Runway One. Here, you can step inside Inspiration Observatory and take a Dreamflight through the history of aviation.
In the Mythic Realms, you can explore the mysterious Storm Mountain in an all-new experience unlike anything else at Walt Disney World. Join Mulan, Shang and Mushu, and all their friends to relive the smash hit feature from Walt Disney Animation Studios in an all-new stage show: Mulan: Legend of the Floating Fist. This timeless tale is made even more timeless with such songs as "Reflection" and "I'll Make a Man Out of You".
Fly over Discovery Fjord and follow the adventures of a very interesting expedition. Enter subterranean hot springs, encounter Arctic wildlife, and emerge under the brilliance of the Aurora Borealis on Journey to the Top of the World.
The bygone days of aviation represented in Pioneer Fields provide an excellent backdrop for Wings Across the Globe, a spectacular experience inspired by the smash hit Planes.
Over at Avengers Airfield, it's up to you to fight evil on Avengers United, an exciting thrill that sends you on a soaring, unbelievable adventure to save the day once and for all. Tony Stark has secretly invited us to come to the Avengers Tower for a very special test-run. Aboard a specially-made drone, you'll blast through New York City while listening to the best hits of Black Sabbath and AC/DC on Iron Man Rocks.
Take a journey to Cloud City, a world inspired by Star Wars. Here, you can join the fight against the Imperial troops and defend this fair land at the Duel on Cloud City.
When night falls, gather 'round Langley Lagoon for Imagination Takes Flight. Join Mickey Mouse for a journey through some of the greatest flights in Disney history. It's a spectacular commotion of lasers, fire, water, projections, and lightning that you'll never forget.
Imagination Takes Flight can host a lot of people at a time, so make sure to get your spot on the lagoon at least 45 minute before showtime.
Come explore DisneySky, a land of adventure and exploration that's sure to put on Cloud 9.
(After this, we come across the yellow-shirted guide...and his four clones.)
Hey, did you know that you don't have to wait in line to ride some of your favorite attractions?
(They all rush off, the last one giving a "Woo-hoo!" before rushing off.)
Because only Disney theme parks offer Disney's FastPass+ service.
Just look for the kiosks located all over the parks. You can use your MagicBand to reserve three different ride-times. Then, go play all around the park! Just come back at the designated time, scan your MagicBand at the checkpoint and zip into the fun!
Oh, and be sure to check your guidemaps and the My Disney Experience app for attractions that offer Disney's exclusive FastPass+ service. Well, gotta zip!
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Well, there we go for now. In the next post, we'll make a splash at the Water Parks and Disney Springs.
Twilight_Roxas
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Imagination takes flight looks good, but it feels like its missing Marvel in the show.