Sounds Dangerous! was a former attraction located at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (formerly known as Disney-MGM Studios). It was a live-action show that took place in a theater setting and starred actor Drew Carey. The attraction opened on April 22, 1999, and featured a unique concept where guests experienced the show in complete darkness. The story … Read more
Space Mountain is one of Magic Kingdom’s most iconic attractions and one of the defining landmarks of Tomorrowland. Opened on January 15, 1975, the ride gave Walt Disney World its first true thrill-ride landmark and helped establish the idea that a Disney park “mountain” could be more than scenery—it could be a genre unto itself. … Read more
Spaceship Earth is the defining icon of EPCOT and one of the most important attractions in Walt Disney World history. Opened with EPCOT Center on October 1, 1982, the attraction is housed inside the park’s 180-foot geodesic sphere, a structure so instantly recognizable that it has become shorthand for the entire park. Like Cinderella Castle … Read more
SpectroMagic was one of Magic Kingdom’s most beloved nighttime parades, remembered for giving Walt Disney World its own distinct illuminated procession rather than simply relying on the legacy of the Main Street Electrical Parade. It debuted on October 1, 1991, as part of Magic Kingdom’s 20th-anniversary era, replacing the Main Street Electrical Parade when that … Read more
The Spirit of America Parade was a former daytime parade that took place at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World Resort. It ran from 1985 to 1991 and celebrated the patriotic spirit and heritage of the United States. The parade featured a variety of floats, marching bands, and Disney characters all dressed in patriotic costumes. … Read more
Splash Mountain was one of Magic Kingdom’s signature thrill attractions, a Frontierland log flume that combined elaborate dark-ride storytelling with one of Walt Disney World’s most famous drops. The Magic Kingdom version began previews in summer 1992 and officially opened on October 2, 1992, bringing a major new “mountain” to the park’s west side alongside … Read more
Star Tours – The Adventures Continue is one of Disney’s most important bridge attractions: a classic Disney-MGM Studios-era ride that still feels connected to the modern Star Wars universe. Located in Echo Lake at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the attraction sends guests aboard a Starspeeder 1000 for a 3D motion-simulator flight through randomized destinations, character encounters, … Read more
Star Traders is one of Tomorrowland’s principal merchandise locations at Magic Kingdom, occupying a prominent position near Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, and the pathway connecting Tomorrowland with Fantasyland. The shop sits beneath the elevated track of the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, which carries riders directly through and above portions of … Read more
Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular was a nighttime projection and fireworks show presented at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, transforming the Chinese Theatre and surrounding buildings into a massive canvas for imagery from the Star Wars saga. Debuting on June 17, 2016, it combined digital projections, lasers, theatrical lighting, fire effects, rooftop pyrotechnics, and orchestral music to … Read more
Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away was a live stage show presented in front of the Chinese Theatre at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Debuting on April 4, 2016, it assembled characters, music, dialogue, and film footage from across the Star Wars saga into a fast-moving celebration designed for audiences gathered around the park’s central hub. … Read more