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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad: Attraction Spotlight
Fast Facts Location: Frontierland, Disneyland Opening Date: September 2, 1979 Height requirement: 40″ or taller Who it’s for: Any thrill seekers, but especially gold prospectors Ride Length: 3 minutes Fun Fact: The miniature town at the end of the ride is called Rainbow Ridge and was an original attraction when Disneyland opened. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (often referred to as…
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Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage: Hollywood Studios Attraction Spotlight
Fast Facts Location: Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood Studios Opening Date: November 22, 1991 Height requirement: None Who it’s for: The whole family! Ride Length: 25 minutes Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage is a live stage show in Hollywood Studios that the whole family can enjoy. In 25 minutes they tell the shortened version of the whole story. They feature…
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Pinocchio’s Daring Journey: Attraction Spotlight
Fast Facts Location: Fantasyland, Disneyland Opening Date: May 23, 1983 Height requirement: None Who it’s for: The whole family! Ride Length: 3 minutes Fun Fact: Pinocchio borrows the “Pepper’s Ghost” illusion from the Haunted Mansion for the disappearance of the Blue Fairy at the end of the ride. Pinocchio’s Daring Journey is a “newer” ride in Fantasyland, having been added…
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The Barnstormer: Magic Kingdom Attraction Spotlight
Fast Facts Location: Fantasyland, Magic Kingdom Opening Date: May 27, 2017 Height requirement: 44″ Who it’s for: Preschoolers, Kids Ride Length: 2 minutes The Barnstormer is a quick and quirky rollercoaster that features Goofy as “The Great Goofini.” On this ride you will see many elements of Goofy and his stunt plane show as the theme. The ride itself is…
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Peter Pan’s Flight: Attraction Spotlight
Fast Facts Location: Fantasyland, Disneyland Opening Date: July 17, 1955 Height requirement: None Who it’s for: The whole family! Ride Length: 3 minutes Fun Fact: When it first opened, Peter Pan didn’t appear anywhere in the ride. (No worries though, here’s in there now) Peter Pan’s Flight is another opening day attraction — it’s been in operation just as long…
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Avatar Flight of Passage: Animal Kingdom Attraction Spotlight
Fast Facts Location: Pandora, Animal Kingdom Opening Date: May 27, 2017 Height requirement: 44″ Who it’s for: Kids, Teens, Adults Ride Length: 6 minutes Avatar Flight of Passage is one of the most popular attractions in Animal Kingdom for many reasons. The queue for the attraction has many themed elements that add to the experience of the overall attraction. When…
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Astro Orbiter: Magic Kingdom Attraction Spotlight
Fast Facts Location: Tomorrowland, Magic Kingdom Opening Date: February 25, 1995 Height requirement: None Who it’s for: The whole family! Ride Length: 2 minutes Fun Fact: There’s a version of the Astro Orbiter at every other Disney Resort except for Tokyo Disneyland. Unlike the Astro Orbiter at Disneyland, the Magic Kingdom version sits atop a 3 story platform and gives…
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King Arthur’s Carousel: Attraction Spotlight
Fast Facts Location: Fantasyland, Disneyland Opening Date: July 17, 1955 Height requirement: None Who it’s for: Everyone! Who doesn’t love a carousel?! Ride Length: 3 minutes Fun Fact: Each of the horses has their own name! The attendant has a picture book and can tell you the name of your horse! King Arthur’s Carousel is one of the opening day…
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The Animation Experience: Animal Kingdom Attraction Spotlight
Fast Facts Location: Conservation Station, Animal Kingdom Opening Date: July 11, 2019 Height requirement: None Who it’s for: The whole family! Ride Length: 30 minutes Learn how to draw your favorite Disney characters at the Animation Experience located in Animal Kingdom. An experienced Disney animator will lead you through the steps to drawing a different character each session. Plan ahead…
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Snow White’s Enchanted Wish: Attraction Spotlight
Fast Facts Location: Fantasyland, Disneyland Opening Date: July 17, 1955 Height requirement: None Who it’s for: The whole family Ride Length: 2 minutes Fun Fact: You can catch the Evil Queen popping her head thru the curtains above the ride every few minutes. Snow White’s Enchanted Wish whisks you thru Snow White’s story in a carved log-themed ride vehicle named…