Author Archives: Matthew Krul

This summer, Disneyland Park unveiled a new animatronic at Pirates of the Caribbean. This figure uses patented technology—made possible with Epic Games Unreal Engine—that projection maps onto an audio-animatronic using real-time feedback. While this addition has been met with some initial controversy online among Disney fans, I had the opportunity to see this in personContinueContinue reading “Pirates of the Caribbean | New Disneyland Animatronic Technology”

Magic of Disney Animation is a new attraction that opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this month. Reminiscent of both the classic Animation experience at Disney-MGM Studios and the current Walt Disney Studios Lot in Burbank California, this new Walt Disney World experience is inspired by the Once Upon A Studio animated short and the featureContinueContinue reading “Magic of Disney Animation | Imagineering Details | Hollywood Studios”

Adventures by Disney offers hassle-free, guided tours of various destinations around the globe, led by knowledgeable Disney tour guides. Adventures by Disney Paris Escape is a two-night tour of Paris, France that takes guests to major landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre. In this episode, we discuss this particular tour, how it’s differentContinueContinue reading “Adventures by Disney | Paris Escape | Guided Disney Tour”

Swan Reserve is part of the Swan and Dolphin collection of hotels at Walt Disney World. In this episode, I review my hosted stay, sponsored by the Swan Reserve. Located steps from EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and the Disney Resorts around Crescent Lake (plus the Disney Skyliner), Swan Reserve is a Marriott Autograph Collection property that sharesContinueContinue reading “Swan Reserve | Walt Disney World Hotel Review”

Cirque du Soleil: Drawn to Life at Disney Springs represents the first collaboration between Disney and Cirque du Soleil. The show celebrates the 100-year history of Walt Disney Animation Studios, including references to Walt Disney’s Nine Old Men, Disney animators, and Disney stories, characters, and musical scores. Blending acrobatics, choreography, and special effects, this showContinueContinue reading “Cirque du Soleil Drawn to Life | Disney Springs Review | Walt Disney World”

D23 The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026 included a Disney Parks and Experiences presentation called Horizons, a showcase led by Walt Disney Imagineering and hosted by Neil Patrick Harris. In this episode, we’ll recap the August 15 showcase, including updates coming to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Tokyo Disneyland, Shanghai Disneyland, Disneyland Paris,ContinueContinue reading “D23 Disney Parks Announcements | Imagineering Horizons Showcase Recap”

Bret Iwan might be best known for his iconic voice work, but his creative endeavors extend beyond the studio. As a painter, a designer, and a restoration artist, Bret is currently pursuing several personal projects, including a ranch he’s building up north (Terbeau Ranch), an historic railroad he’s restoring, ongoing antique restoration, and other creativeContinueContinue reading “Bret Iwan | A Life of Railroads, Ranches, and Restoration”