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    Rick is an avid Disney fan. He first went to Disney World in 1986 with his parents and has been hooked ever since. Rick is married to another Disney fan and is in the process of turning his two children into fans as well. When he is not creating new Disney adventures, he loves to watch the New York Yankees and hang out with his dog, Buster. In the fall, you will catch him cheering for his beloved NY Giants.

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carousel of progress entrance in Tomorrowland Disney world at Magic Kingdom.

Update: Disney Just Confirmed Even More Changes Coming to the Reimagined Carousel Of Progress as Its Reopening Date Nears

When Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress closed its doors at Magic Kingdom on July 5, 2026, Disney fans knew a significant chapter in theme park history was drawing... Read more.
Walt Disney World, Disney Parks
The illuminated sign for the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover.

The Forgotten PeopleMover: Disney Built a Third PeopleMover, and Unlike Disneyland’s, It’s Still Running Today

If you ask any die-hard Disney fan to list the most painful losses in theme park history, Disneyland’s PeopleMover will almost certainly rank near the top. For... Read more.
The Walt Disney Company, Disney Parks
first person pov riding Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Disney World's Magic Kingdom park

Disney World is Possibly Making ANOTHER Change to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Just Months After Massive Refurbishment

If there is one absolute truth about the Walt Disney World Resort, it is that the parks are in a constant state of evolution. From brand-new themed lands to subtle... Read more.
Walt Disney World, Disney Parks
Mickey Mouse presenting plans for Disneyland's multi-decade project, DisneylandForward

Disney Just Acquired a Massive Land Parcel Just Miles From Its Parks: What This Means for Future Expansion Plans

The Walt Disney Company has quietly made a significant real estate move in Southern California, purchasing a sprawling 25-acre corporate campus just minutes from... Read more.
The Walt Disney Company, Disneyland Resort
Mickey Mouse stands in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Park, Disneyland Resort

‘Pardon Our Dust’ or ‘Pardon Our Nightmare’? Disney Warns Visitors That Construction Could Disrupt Vacations

For millions of Disney fans, stepping onto the Esplanade between Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure is the magical threshold where a long-awaited vacation... Read more.
Disneyland Resort, Disney Parks
Mickey Mouse in front of Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom

Ghost Town at the Most Magical Place on Earth? Shockingly Low Wait Times Mark Magic Kingdom’s 55th Anniversary

October 1 is a sacred date in Disney Parks history. Fifty-five years ago today, on October 1, 1971, Walt Disney World officially opened its gates to the public,... Read more.
Walt Disney World, Disney Parks