Classic Attractions Archives

PHOTOS: NEW Universal Studios Florida Retro Attraction Christmas Ornaments Debut at Universal Orlando Resort

October 11, 2020

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It’s time to deck the halls with Jaws and holly. Continuing with this year’s Universal Studios Florida retro attraction collection, a new series of Christmas ornaments has arrived at Universal Orlando Resort, celebrating both classic and extinct attractions such as Back to the Future: The Ride, Jaws, E.T. Adventure, and Kongfrontation. Kongfrontation Ornament – $18.00 … Read more

Attraction Spotlight: Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean and a Farewell Look at The Redhead Auction Scene

March 18, 2020March 18, 2020

Editor’s Note: You could say we’ve been navigating some rough waters lately, but that’s no reason to miss the anniversary of one of our favorite iconic attractions: Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean. Having opened on March 18, 1967, Pirates of the Caribbean in Disneyland was the last attraction that Walt Disney himself participated in designing. … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Mad Tea Party” Wooden Mechanical Model Set by UGears Spins Into Walt Disney World

February 26, 2020

Whether it’s your unbirthday or your actual birthday, you’re going to want this latest wooden model set of the Mad Tea Party attraction by UGears. In case you’re unfamiliar with the UGears brand, it was launched back in 2014 in Ukraine. UGears specializes in creating wooden 3D mechanical models that portray their real-life prototypes. These models can … Read more

Snow White’s Scary Adventures Ride Adding New “Happily Ever After” Ending During 2020 Overhaul at Disneyland

November 29, 2019November 26, 2019

As we told you a few weeks ago, changes are coming to Snow White’s Scary Adventures in Disneyland next year. Disney has announced some vague details as to what will be happening.This classic Fantasyland attraction, Disneyland park’s only ride-through princess attraction, will be updated inside and out in 2020. Walt Disney Imagineering is reimagining how … Read more

Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress at the Magic Kingdom Slated for Updates Following Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary

April 7, 2020August 21, 2019

There’s a great, big, beautiful tomorrow, shining at the end of every day! And tomorrow’s just a refurb away. With all this talk about updates and refurbishments for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary, one can’t help but think of the classics who are in need of the most help. Enter Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress, … Read more

VIDEO: Live Actors and Special Decor Added to The Haunted Mansion for 50th Anniversary at Disneyland

August 9, 2019

Welcome, Foolish Mortals! To a very special edition of this ghostly tour through The Haunted Mansion… Our library is well-stocked with priceless first editions — only ghost stories, of course — and marble busts of the greatest ghost writers the literary world has ever known. They have all retired here, to the Haunted Mansion. Last night, we celebrated … Read more

PHOTOS: New Splash Mountain, Big Thunder, Tiki Room, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and More Attraction Ear Hat Ornaments at Disney Parks

August 5, 2019

We’re well into Christmas in July––or rather, August at this point––and all kinds of holiday ornaments have been hitting the shelves at Disney Parks. Merchandisers a Disneyland Park might’ve been a bit overzealous in stocking the latest ornaments to arrive: a series of Attraction Ear Hat ornaments. Why? Well, half the ones released don’t even … Read more

PHOTOS: New Queue Awnings Partially Installed at The Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom

July 26, 2019

You really won’t want to fill in all of the available space now. After being removed in what is undoubtedly the hottest, muggiest, and rainiest time of the entire year, the queue awnings at The Haunted Mansion have returned, albeit partially. “The overheated masses are materializing in a sweaty, balmy wake…” The one silver lining … Read more

PHOTOS: New Brer Fox and Brer Bear Splash Mountain Plush Make Long-Awaited Plunge into the Briar Patch at Magic Kingdom

July 1, 2019July 1, 2019

Br’er Fox and Br’er Bear are on a mission to “knock Br’er Rabbit’s head clean off”, and now that they’ve arrived at the Briar Patch in the Magic Kingdom, I wouldn’t be smilin’ if I were that bunny. We first saw the arrival of the adorable plush Br’er Rabbit to the Briar Patch back in … Read more

RUMOR: Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room Will Be Replaced With A Moana Show for Magic Kingdom’s 50th Anniversary

June 26, 2019June 26, 2019

UPDATE: Disney has since addressed this rumor in an informal post from the Disney Parks Blog, but they have yet to address other rumors, such as the Country Bear Jamboree project. For more information, click here. Yet another opening day Magic Kingdom attraction might be on the chopping block ahead of the park’s 50th anniversary. … Read more

PHOTOS: The Haunted Mansion 50th Anniversary Exhibit Coming to the Disney Gallery at Disneyland

June 25, 2019

Beware, Foolish Mortals, for a grim, grinning 50th Anniversary is coming up sooner than you think… That’s right, a disquieting metamorphosis is taking over the Disney Gallery on Main Street in Disneyland Park. It’s changing, morphing into a 50th Anniversary exhibit celebrating none other than the classic Haunted Mansion attraction. Curtains are currently drawn across … Read more

PHOTOS: New “it’s a small world” Tee Spotted at DisneyStyle in Disney Springs

February 18, 2019

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It may be a small world, but it’s definitely getting a huge merchandise line! Earlier today, we reported on the latest Alex and Ani to hit the shelves, which was “it’s a small world” themed, and now there’s this cute tee to match! We’re loving the design on this tee, with the words “It’s a … Read more

SHOP: New “it’s a small world” Alex and Ani Bracelet Now Available on shopDisney

February 18, 2019

Just when you think we’ve seen the last of the “it’s a small world” merchandise, something new comes out to delight us. New to shopDisney is this latest Alex and Ani bangle featuring yet another double-sided design! “it’s a small world” Bangle by Alex and Ani – $49.99 One side of the charm features the … Read more

PHOTOS: “it’s a small world” Tsum Tsum Set Sails into Disney Parks

February 4, 2019

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It’s been a hot minute since we last got a parks-themed Tsum Tsum set. Yes, a set of Fab 5 and Friends characters were released in full birthday regalia for Mickey and Minnie’s Surprise Celebration, but that was done with little fanfare… and it was certainly no Dreamfinder Tsum Tsum set. So today when we spotted … Read more

SHOP: “it’s a small world” MagicBand, Ears, Throw Blanket, and More Now Available Online

February 4, 2019February 4, 2019

The happiest merch that ever cruised has made it online to shopDisney.com! You can now shop the entire “it’s a small world” collection, including the mug, Minnie Ears, and MagicBand from the comfort of your own homeland. Shop the collection by clicking the links in the item listing! it’s a small world Mug – $13.99 … Read more

PHOTOS: Classic Attractions and Resort-Themed Door Hangers Now At Walt Disney World

January 31, 2019

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Welcome, Foolish Mortals… to your bedroom! These fun new door hangers are sure to add a touch of whimsy to your home with their clever sayings and cute designs. We found three designs at Mickey’s of Hollywood in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but we expect them to be rolled out across shops throughout the World soon. … Read more