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A haunted mansion illuminated by eerie lights and flanked by mysterious statues, set under a giant yellow moon, capturing the immersive thrills of a theme park Halloween attraction like those inspired by the Sims 4 Vampires experience.

Eternal un-life comes to the Sims 4: Vampires expansion pack announced by EA games

Ever since the SIMS burst onto the PC game arena in 2000, the supernatural has played a role in this life simulation, open-ended game from Electronic Arts. The... Read more.

Video Games

Michael Gavin January 12, 2017 0

Chernabog towers above guests as a shadowy, winged demon with glowing eyes, emerging from fiery orange lava beneath a smoky blue sky—capturing his iconic and sinister presence that thrills fans of Disney Villains.

Disney Villain Profile: Chernabog

The demonic Chernabog is based on Slavic tales of the God of the Night which makes an appearance on Walpurgis Night. Known as Walpurgisnacht in Germany, this witch’s... Read more.

Movies & TV, Movies, Television, Music

Michael Gavin January 12, 2017 3

Retro Disneyland poster featuring the iconic “See Disneyland from the air! Skyway” slogan, with colorful Skyway gondolas gliding above a whimsical, illustrated Fantasyland—a nostalgic nod to the classic Disney Skyway attraction soaring high over the park’s magical landscape.

The OTHER “Highway in Sky” – Take a Gondola Ride through History on Disney’s Skyway to Fantasyland and Tomorrowland

The Skyway to Fantasyland and the Skyway to Tomorrowland is one of several Disney attractions featured in more than one of the company’s theme parks. This “D... Read more.

Walt Disney World, The Walt Disney Company, Disneyland Resort

Michael Gavin January 9, 2017 0

Fav Five: Disney’s Abandoned Attraction Concepts Over the Years

The Walt Disney Company is a shining example of creative energy. With a drive to continuously evolve and develop groundbreaking, entertaining experiences, the company... Read more.

Walt Disney World, The Walt Disney Company, Television

Michael Gavin January 6, 2017 11

Step into Pirates Dinner Adventure, where the entire theater immerses you in a high-energy, pirate-themed show—massive ships sail across an indoor lagoon as water effects bring battles to life, audience members are seated in-the-round for maximum excitement, and talented performers command the spotlight with daring stunts, sword fights, and music—all creating a thrilling night of themed entertainment.

Set sail for swashbuckling dining adventures with these pirate-themed restaurants

With Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales looming on the horizon, ITM charts a course for fearsome pirate-themed destinations. Privateer or pirates,... Read more.

The Walt Disney Company, Movies

Michael Gavin January 5, 2017 0

The Statue of Liberty raises a Nazi salute against the iconic New York skyline, with “The Man in the High Castle” title prominently displayed, immersing viewers in an alternate-history setting reminiscent of an immersive theme park attraction based on Amazon Video’s third season.

“The Man in the High Castle” to return for third season on Amazon Video

If you’re not watching Amazon’s adaptation of Philip K. Dick’s (Blade Runner, Minority Report, Total Recall) The Man in the High Castle, you are missing out... Read more.

Movies & TV, Television

Michael Gavin January 4, 2017 1

Have Some Fun Sticking to Those New Year’s Resolutions: Disney Park Walking Distances

The holiday hoopla (HOOPLA) is behind us and the new year has begun. Many have enjoyed the feasts and treats of the season and are now ready to enact those New Year’s... Read more.

Walt Disney World, The Walt Disney Company, Theme Parks

Michael Gavin January 3, 2017 7

Close-up of a weathered stone plaque engraved with “E T E M” and ornate carvings, nestled among lush greenery—channeling the legendary backstory of the Hollywood Tower Hotel at Disney’s Twilight Zone Tower of Terror attraction.

A brief history of the Hollywood Tower Hotel (aka the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror)

As Disney California Adventure Park says goodbye to the Hollywood Tower Hotel today, Jan. 2, in order to make way for the Collector’s arrival, Inside the Magic... Read more.

The Walt Disney Company, Disneyland Resort, Movies & TV, Television

Michael Gavin January 2, 2017 3

Spaceship Earth and a beautifully illuminated Christmas tree shine across World Showcase Lagoon at night in EPCOT, their reflections dancing on the water and capturing the magical holiday atmosphere of Norway during Holidays Around the World.

Disney’s Holidays Around the World: America

Hosting a delightful opportunity to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, the American pavilion at Epcot is our final stop on this tour of traditions known as Holidays around... Read more.

Walt Disney World, The Walt Disney Company, Theme Parks, Events

Michael Gavin December 30, 2016 2

Disney’s Holidays Around the World: China

Christmas, or Sheng Dan Jieh (Holy Birth Festival) is not a big holiday in China, but those who do celebrate it decorate their holiday trees, known as “trees of... Read more.