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Trailer Released for ‘Stolen Kingdom’ Documentary About Buzzy Theft and Urban Explorers at Walt Disney World

February 14, 2025February 14, 2025

The official trailer has been released for “Stolen Kingdom,” a documentary about urban explorers at Walt Disney World and the theft of the Audio-Animatronic Buzzy from EPCOT. ‘Stolen Kingdom’ Documentary According to The Wrap, “Stolen Kingdom” was originally announced in 2022 and is a documentary about urban explorers, particularly the infamous story of the animatronic … Read more

PHOTOS: Limited Edition EPCOT Wonders of Life Poster Available Now on shopDisney

May 25, 2021

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The EPCOT serigraph poster collection continues with a new limited edition poster featuring the Wonders of Life Pavilion. Another version of this poster was available last December but quickly sold out. You’ll have to move fast to snatch this one as it is only available until May 31st. Limited Edition EPCOT Wonders of Life Serigraph … Read more

Charles Grodin, from “Cranium Command” and “The Muppets at Walt Disney World,” Has Passed Away at Age 86

May 18, 2021

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Charles Grodin, best known for films such as King Kong, Beethoven, and The Heartbreak Kid, has passed away from bone marrow cancer at age 86, according to his son Nicholas. Disney fans may best recognize Grodin for his two villain roles alongside The Muppets and an extinct EPCOT attraction. Grodin played the villain Nicky Holiday … Read more

Recreate Your Favorite Disney Ride Pre-Show for a Chance to Win $100 Corbucks! – Deadline Extended to April 1st

May 22, 2020March 26, 2020

As we all know, things are a little unusual right now. With Disney fans spending more time at home, we have a lot of free time on our hands. Why don’t we make the most of it? Have you ever dreamed about being in your favorite Disney attraction’s pre-show? Now’s your chance! We ran a call … Read more

Recreate Your Favorite Disney Ride Pre-Show for a Chance to Win $50 Corbucks!

May 22, 2020March 19, 2020

DREAMFINDERS: Scott Curtis on Voicing Cranium Command’s Buzzy and Meeting E.T.

February 1, 2024December 31, 2019

For Scott Curtis, Disney fans hold a special place in his thoughts. Mostly because they’ve well… been in his head. As a child actor, Scott played both Bobby and the voice of Buzzy in Epcot’s much-loved, now-defunct Cranium Command inside Wonders of Life. After hearing of the theft of the Buzzy animatronic, Scott reached out … Read more

NBA Player Robin Lopez on Witness List for Criminal Trial Regarding Buzzy Animatronic, Begins Next Month

December 2, 2019

UPDATE: As an update to the ongoing investigation regarding the stolen Buzzy animatronic from the former Cranium Command attraction in EPCOT, it appears that NBA player Robin Lopez is once again involved, and this time as a potential witness in a criminal trial taking place next month. According to the latest update from the Orlando … Read more

Cranium Command’s Buzzy Animatronic Confirmed Missing by Orange County Authorities; NBA Player Robin Lopez Bought Stolen Animatronic’s Clothes

October 28, 2019

Another piece in the unraveling case of last year’s stolen Buzzy animatronic from Cranium Command in EPCOT’s former Wonders of Life Pavilion has been unearthed. According to a report by the Orlando Sentinel’s Gabrielle Russon, NBA player Robin Lopez unknowingly purchased the animatronic’s clothes from former Cast Member Patrick Spikes under the impression that they … Read more

Former Disney Cast Member Arrested For Stealing Over $7,000 in Animatronic Costumes From The Haunted Mansion

May 18, 2019

Just last night, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office released a tweet stating that Patrick Spikes had been arrested on charges of burglary, grand theft, and dealing in stolen property. ARRESTED: Patrick Spikes, 24, sits behind bars and faces charges of burglary, grand theft, and dealing in stolen property. He entered a restricted area of Disney, … Read more

UPDATE: Deputies Investigating Stolen Clothes from Buzzy Animatronic at Epcot

December 28, 2018December 28, 2018

Last week, we reported that the Buzzy Audio-Animatronic from the Cranium Command Attraction was stolen from Epcot. Based on a theft report from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, it seems that the Audio-Animatronic was naked when he was stolen, as his clothes were removed and stolen back in August. The OCSO incident report claims the clothes were … Read more

BREAKING: Buzzy Audio-Animatronic from Cranium Command Attraction Stolen at Epcot

December 22, 2018December 22, 2018

Missing: Buzzy the Audio Animatronic. Last seen wearing a bomber jacket, green cap, and glasses. If you see him, please report to #FindBuzzy. Social media is buzzing right now about Buzzy, the audio-animatronic that was stolen right from Epcot recently. Cranium Command is an old attraction that was part of the Wonders of Life Pavilion. … Read more

Epcot Re-Imagined – Part 1: The Wonders of Life

March 12, 2018August 7, 2017

Editor’s Note: This series is a look at how one staff member would re-imagine Epcot pavilions. Previous articles in the series can be found here. As most of you know by now, Epcot, especially Future World, is scheduled to undergo quite extensive and expansive changes over the next few years. While Disney Imagineering is re-imagining the … Read more