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
Contempo Café is the main quick-service restaurant at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, located on the Grand Canyon Concourse beneath the resort’s famous monorail beam. Its setting is a major part of its appeal: guests can eat breakfast, lunch, or dinner while monorails glide through the center of one of Walt Disney World’s most recognizable hotels. Disney … Read more
“High School Musical 3: Right Here! Right Now!” was a live stage show based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movie “High School Musical 3: Senior Year.” The show was performed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Similar to its predecessor, “High School Musical 2: School’s Out,” this stage production brought the characters and music from “High … Read more
Pixie Hollow at Walt Disney World is best remembered as the Magic Kingdom’s former Disney Fairies meet-and-greet experience, centered on Tinker Bell and the wider fairy franchise that Disney heavily promoted in the late 2000s and early 2010s. While Disneyland still has a dedicated Pixie Hollow-style setting, the Walt Disney World version was more transient, … Read more
T-Rex Restaurant is a heavily themed table-service restaurant in the Marketplace section of Disney Springs, designed as a prehistoric counterpart to the Rainforest Café style of family dining. Opened on October 17, 2008, when the district was still Downtown Disney Marketplace, it combines American comfort food with large-scale animatronic dinosaurs, dramatic lighting, meteor-shower effects, themed … Read more
The Wave… of American Flavors was a popular restaurant located at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. This contemporary dining venue offered guests a modern and stylish atmosphere to enjoy a diverse menu of American-inspired dishes. The restaurant’s name, “The Wave,” reflected its focus on presenting a culinary journey through the various regions of the United States, showcasing … Read more
Thirsty River Bar & Trek Snacks is a compact refreshment stop in the Asia section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, located near Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain. The location is really two closely connected concepts: Thirsty River Bar, a walk-up beverage spot focused on cocktails, beer, frozen drinks, and nonalcoholic refreshments, and Trek … Read more
Toy Story Midway Mania is an incredibly popular and immersive attraction located at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It is a 4D interactive shooting game that transports guests into the whimsical world of Toy Story, where they can join their favorite characters for an exciting and competitive carnival experience. As you enter the attraction, you are immediately … Read more