Backstage Magic was a small but revealing attraction inside CommuniCore East at EPCOT Center. Rather than transporting guests into an elaborate fictional world, the presentation offered a glimpse behind the curtain at the computers that helped operate the park. In the early 1980s, when home computers were still unfamiliar to many visitors, simply seeing a … Read more
“Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage” is a beloved stage show that has been a staple attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The show is based on Disney’s animated film “Beauty and the Beast,” which was released in 1991 and became an instant classic. The show closely follows the plot of the animated film, … Read more
Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along is a 15-minute film attraction presented inside the Palais du Cinéma at EPCOT’s France Pavilion. Designed as a lighthearted companion to the pavilion’s longstanding Impressions de France film, the show invites guests to sing along with familiar musical numbers from Disney’s 1991 animated classic, including “Belle,” “Gaston,” “Be Our Guest,” … Read more
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is one of Magic Kingdom’s most popular special experiences for younger guests. Located in Fantasyland with its entrance behind Cinderella Castle, the boutique is designed as an enchanted salon where children ages 3 to 12 can receive a storybook makeover from the Fairy Godmother’s Apprentices. The experience is themed around the transformation … Read more
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is one of Magic Kingdom’s defining attractions: a runaway-mine-train coaster that combines family-friendly thrills with unusually rich Frontierland storytelling. The Walt Disney World version opened on September 23, 1980, following the debut of the original Disneyland attraction one year earlier. Rising approximately 200 feet above the surrounding landscape, Magic Kingdom’s mountain … Read more
Big Top Souvenirs is the primary retail location in the Storybook Circus section of Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom. Designed to resemble an elaborate traveling-circus tent, the shop is easy to recognize by its teal canopy, ornate red-and-gold marquee, decorative light bulbs, striped poles, and small ticket booth positioned near the entrance. The exterior signage advertises … Read more
Nestled within the serene surroundings of the Japan Pavilion at Epcot, the Bijutsu-kan Gallery is a hidden gem that invites guests to embark on a journey through the rich cultural heritage and artistic traditions of Japan. Tucked away amidst lush gardens and tranquil ponds, this intimate gallery provides a captivating glimpse into the world of … Read more
Block Party Bash was a high-energy Pixar street party presented at Disney’s Hollywood Studios from March 14, 2008, through January 1, 2011. Officially titled Block Party Bash – Disney Presents the Pixar Film Pals, the production was not a traditional parade in which guests simply watched a procession of floats pass by. Instead, it combined … Read more
Body Wars was a now-retired attraction located at Epcot. The attraction was part of the Wonders of Life pavilion, which focused on health, wellness, and the human body. Body Wars was an innovative and groundbreaking motion simulator ride that took guests on a thrilling adventure inside the human body. The storyline involved guests becoming “miniaturized” … Read more
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is an interactive dark ride located at the Magic Kingdom. The attraction is based on the popular Disney-Pixar movie franchise “Toy Story” and features Buzz Lightyear as the main character. The storyline of the ride revolves around an intergalactic space mission where guests are recruited as “Space Rangers” to help … Read more