Author Archives: Matthew Krul

Throughout the last few decades and especially in the last 15 years, The Walt Disney Company has engaged in several licensing partnerships and a handful of major acquisitions. Most notably, the last two decades have brought us Pixar, Lucasfilm, Marvel and now Fox, providing so many new opportunities for experiences in the Disney Parks. InContinueContinue reading “Disney Partnerships (Episode 29)”

One of the most intense attractions at Walt Disney World is Mission: SPACE, located in Future World at Epcot. In its current version, Mission: SPACE offers two experiences, Orange Team (the original attraction that takes Guests to Mars on a centrifugal simulator) and Green Team (a tamer version of the attraction that takes Guests onContinueContinue reading “Mission: SPACE | Green Team (Episode 28)”

Epcot has so many attractions, yet most Guests tend to spend a majority of their time in Future World. When it comes to World Showcase, many skip over the “smaller” attractions, which include Reflections of China and Impressions de France. In today’s Imagineer Podcast episode, we’ll unwind in World Showcase together and experience these two attractionsContinueContinue reading “Epcot France and China (Episode 27)”

One of the things that makes a visit to Walt Disney World extra magical is staying at one of the many Resorts on property. With a wide selection of Value, Moderate, Deluxe, and Disney Vacation Club Resorts, Walt Disney World offers an array of hotel experiences. In this Imagineer Podcast episode, we’ll explore some ofContinueContinue reading “Best Resorts at Walt Disney World (Episode 26)”

World of Color has been delighting Guests at Disney California Adventure Park since June 11, 2010. With over 1,200 dancing foutains and incredible special effects, it’s one of the most impressive nighttime shows ever designed. World of Color Celebrate was a special overlay during Disneyland’s 60th Anniversary (2015) that paid tribute to Walt Disney himself.ContinueContinue reading “World of Color Celebrate (Episode 25)”

Walt Disney World features some of the best dining opportunities at any major theme park, and that includes the Quick-Service locations. In this Imagineer Podcast episode, we’ll uncover our favorite places to eat for a quick bite at the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We’ll also discuss our favorite placesContinueContinue reading “Best Quick-Service Dining at Walt Disney World (Episode 24)”

Expedition Everest: Legend of the Forbidden Mountain has been delighting Guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom since 2006. As the premier roller coaster at the park, this attraction features so many incredible details and quite a rich backstory. In this Imagineer Podcast bonus episode, we’ll uncover the full story of the attraction, details, engineering and moreContinueContinue reading “Expedition Everest (Bonus Episode)”

“If you can dream it, you can do it!” I sign off every Imagineer Podcast episode with this philosophy, and Horizons at Epcot was the attraction that brought this mantra to life. Although this attraction has been extinct since 1999, it has won over the hearts and imaginations of millions of Guests around the world,ContinueContinue reading “Horizons at Epcot (Episode 23)”

If you’re traveling to Walt Disney World in the summer, it’s important to prepare for the heat and humidity. Central Florida between late May and early October can get incredibly hot, especially during the peak times in July and August when the parks are the most crowded. Knowing how to stay cool can make yourContinueContinue reading “Best Ways to Cool Off at Disney (Episode 22)”

Whether your first trip to Walt Disney World was 1971 or 2001, there are attractions that have come and gone throughout the course of the park’s history. As Walt Disney once said, “Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world.” While the changesContinueContinue reading “Disney’s Extinct Attractions (Episode 21)”