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Op-Ed: Battle of the Guardians

Hannah Wilson02.2025Movies, Opinion, Theme ParksLeave a Comment

I am eternally grateful to be a part of the class of humans who have been on Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout! in Disney’s California Adventure (DCA) as well … Read More

Hannah WilsonOp-Ed: Battle of the Guardians02.20.2025

Every Theme Park Reference in The Office

Hannah Wilson02.2024Miscellaneous, Television, Theme ParksLeave a Comment

There are three things I love: theme parks, The Office, and fandoms colliding. I was a bit late to The Office, having long been a theme park fan by my … Read More

Hannah WilsonEvery Theme Park Reference in The Office02.28.2024

In Defense of Disney’s All Star Resorts

Hannah Wilson11.2023Opinion, Reviews, Theme ParksLeave a Comment

Cover image: a Mickey Pretzel and Vojito from the Silver Screen Spirits pool bar at Disney’s All Star Movies Resort If you’re hesitating to reserve All Star Resorts for a … Read More

Hannah WilsonIn Defense of Disney’s All Star Resorts11.01.2023

Interview with Nathan Firesheets: #DisneyGlobalRideChallenge

Hannah Wilson04.2023Theme ParksLeave a Comment

Over the past few weeks, DisTwitter has found their new hero. Nathan Firesheets took our community by barnstormer when he completed the #DisneyGlobalRideChallenge, which took him on every operating ride … Read More

Hannah WilsonInterview with Nathan Firesheets: #DisneyGlobalRideChallenge04.03.2023

Remembering Cage: Disney’s Alternative Dance Club

Hannah Wilson03.2023Music, Theme ParksLeave a Comment

Walt Disney World Resort, 1990.  Bright yellow rain ponchos adorned with Mickey heads, disposable film cameras pulled out while meeting the Mad Hatter, the grand opening of Star Tours, and … Read More

Hannah WilsonRemembering Cage: Disney’s Alternative Dance Club03.22.2023

Interview: Carlye Wisel of Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel

Hannah Wilson05.2021Comedy, Podcast, Podcasts, Theme ParksLeave a Comment

Featured image credit: https://www.very-amusing.com/ Theme parks are back, baby! For people (like myself) who feel the most at peace while their brains are shaking on a wooden roller coaster drop, … Read More

Hannah WilsonInterview: Carlye Wisel of Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel05.14.2021

Op-Ed: Dream “Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster” Takeovers

Hannah Wilson07.2020Miscellaneous, Music, Opinion, Theme ParksLeave a Comment

My top two interests: music and theme parks. Naturally, this makes Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith at Disney’s Hollywood Studios a natural favorite.  Opened in 1999, Rock ‘n’ Roller … Read More

Hannah WilsonOp-Ed: Dream “Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster” Takeovers07.23.2020

Looking For A Fun Night Out in LA? Two Bit Circus Is Here!

Garon Cockrell01.2019Culture, Games, Opinion, Reviews, Theme ParksLeave a Comment

Now open in Downtown Los Angeles is the “Micro-Amusement Park” Two Bit Circus. It’s a neat little place with VR, gaming, and “story” rooms similar to escape rooms but much … Read More

Garon CockrellLooking For A Fun Night Out in LA? Two Bit Circus Is Here!01.08.2019

Jurassic Kingdom Chews Up Britain

Martina O'Boyle03.2017Culture, Miscellaneous, Theme Parks, UKLeave a Comment

  London has had some very real problems lately but a fun new fake scare is always welcome. More formidable than a Cockney cabbie, easier to believe than Brexit, it’s … Read More

Martina O'BoyleJurassic Kingdom Chews Up Britain03.31.2017

Calling All Muggles

Martina O'Boyle04.2016Breaking News, Miscellaneous, Theme ParksLeave a Comment

Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Well this was inevitable. But still, very, very cool. The brand new ‘Wizarding World of Harry Potter’ is about to open its gates at Universal Hollywood – and it looks like … Read More

Martina O'BoyleCalling All Muggles04.06.2016

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