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A 6th Kingdom.

That’s it, the Shanghai Disney project is official : we’re getting a new resort. Some feel sorry for it, some feel doubtful… I feel quiet happy. Happy because, no matter how many parks they choose to inflate this new resort with, this can only mean a new Kingdom for us. A Kingdom to wait for, [...]

What is your Homepark ?

  What is your homepark, what is your Kingdom ? It is not necessarily the Disney park you enjoy the most or the park you rate the highest. It is the Kingdom nearest to your home, the one your parents took you to the most willingly. It is the Disney park with the most memories. It is [...]

Welcome to D23…

  The Press Release is out, much more information on the official website… but it looks like Disney is launching a chargeable all thing Disney official Fan Club. Theme Parks, Movies, Collectibles, everything shall be adressed through this 74.99$ a year channel.  Package includes exclusive 4 issues a year magazine, certificate, a collectible,  coupons and [...]

Naked Main Street

For more than 3 years now, Le Parc Disneyland’s Main Street perspective has been inhabited by the Disney Princess/15th Anniversary Poles. But one month ago, they’ve been put away for an overhaul that would deck Disneyland Paris upcoming celebration : Mickey’s Magical Party ! So is the french Main Street finally naked ? Yes ! [...]

Hong Kong Disneyland Satellite Picture !

It seemed like this imagery would never show up… At last: Hong Kong Disneyland seen from the sky. It obviously dates from a few months before opening, by clicking on the image itself, you’ll get a higher definition of the 5th Kingdom. By licking here, you’ll get a picture encompassing the whole resort on which [...]

Google Earth 5 and Disney History !

What is it with this guy and Google Earth ? I just love watching my favorite theme parks from the sky. Helps me build my articles when checking for attractions placing and layout. But little did I suspect that it would help the historical side of my pieces ! That’s right ! starting today with [...]

3 Partners Statues

On november the 18th 1993, Disneyland lavishly inaugurated its newest addition. It was not an attraction, neither a restaurant or even a store but just a statue. Designed by former Imagineer Blaine Gibson, Partners was placed in the center of the hub where it still stands today. The date was chosen to celebrate the 65th [...]

How many Restaurants ?

How many snacks, fast food, and fine dining every Kingdom holds ? This many. Disneyland : Table Service & Buffet : 4 Counter Service : 11 Stands & Snacks : 6 Magic Kingdom Table Service & Buffet : 5 Counter Service : 9 Stands & Snacks : 14 Tokyo Disneyland  Table Service & Buffet : [...]

Turnstile clicks

These are the attendance numbers for the 5 Magic Kingdoms in the year 2007 Magic Kingdom Park : 17,060,000 Disneyland : 14,870,000 Tokyo Disneyland : 13,906,000 Disneyland Paris : 12,000,000 Hong Kong Disneyland 4,150,000 Out of the top 25 international theme parks numbers, the whole podium (1st, 2nd and 3rd) is held by Magic Kingdoms [...]

5 Dedication Speeches

There is always a plaque to unveil, on which lays a speech to tell. These are the 5 dedication speeches of the 5 Magic Kingdoms. Disneyland “To all who come to this happy place – welcome. Disneyland is your land. Here age relives fond memories of the past and here youth may savor the challenge [...]