Other Parks: Transformers Roll Out

Back in 1999 I knew Universal Creative (aka Universal's version of Imagineering) was a company division that I would need to keep my eye on.

Islands of Adventure (IOA) at the Universal Orlando Resort started this way of thinking and I quickly considered the park as one of the best ever built. I often proclaimed that the Spider-Man attraction at IOA is worth the price of a plane and hotel stay alone.

This year I experienced the real version of The Mummy Ride, the Men in Black dark ride, and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. All created by Universal Creative, but all for the Orlando Park.

When would Hollywood get some love? We got a very poor version of The Mummy attraction, a horrible Fast And Furious tram experience, and a Simpson’s overlay for what use to be Back to the Future.

Hollywood gets some love

However, things started to take a turn in 2011 with the King Kong 3D tram experience and then this year’s Transformers 3D Ride. So what did I think of Transformers the Ride? (No spoilers)

Tip of the Week: Where did I park?

Even the savviest Disneyland expert can forget where they have parked at one of many Disneyland Parking Spots.

California Adventure: Starbucks Incoming

After much discussion, Starbucks and the Disney company have agreed on the location of the first Starbucks at the Disneyland Resort.

The upcoming Buena Vista Street at California Adventure will be this location and will sell the standard Starbucks items during the morning and then a Disney menu in the afternoon, with Starbucks coffee being sold throughout the day. However, there is no need to worry. You will not see a huge Starbucks logo in the park, but tiny logos once you are inside the store.

More information can be found HERE

California Adventure: ElecTRONica Program Over

Last weekend the ElecTRONica night party ended its run at Disney California Adventure to make way for the new Alice in Wonderland nightly event this summer.

Fitting Name for this Club

However, not all is lost and Disney celebrated ElecTRONica's final night in style.

Video from jermgood

Disney Parks: Disney Dreams at Disneyland Paris

What do you get when you combine the spectacle of a Disney Firework show with the World of Color show? You get the new and amazing Disney Dreams show at Disneyland Paris.