Ah, yes, the well known problem of converting from the British unit of measure (the Darcy) to the American (the Bartleby).

I suspect it's a combination of:

- The ride's reliability (that day and historically)

- How many guests are already using Universal Express that day in that park

The ride's current and forecasted wait times might also factor in there. And that is affected by downtime (above).

They don't show dirt, food stains, or blood. Perfect.

Inside How Disney Uses Food To Build Worlds Podcast Episode · The Sporkful · April 20 · 38m

Podcaster Dan Pashman looks at how Disney uses food to tell stories in their theme parks.

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There is an idea that capitalism won in Europe on its virtues alone that belies the soft power exerted by American media (especially Disney) as propaganda.

I could make the case that our present focus on STEM is also a direct outgrowth of Disney (Man in Space / Our Friend the Atom) as well.

This is how many folks treat Disney Studies—the literal Mickey Mouse degrees—right now.

Popular media is one of the most powerful and influential forces on the planet, yet it is so often viewed as unimportant.

You can't understand how the world works unless you understand how Mickey Mouse works.

Hotels on Top of Attractions, Muppets at 60 MPH, and the Return of Deluxe Dining Podcast Episode · The Disney Dish with Jim Hill · April 20 · 56m

On this week's Disney Dish podcast:

- The Deluxe Dining Plan returns!

- Rock 'n' Roller Coaster opening date & songs

- We ask Weird Al Yankovic what it's like working w/ The Electric Mayhem

- Jim continues the history of Disney's "Live the Dream" initiative

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Horizons Recreation - EPCOT Center 1983 YouTube video by Futureport '82

Horizons 1 now departing Futureport!

Join us on Friday, April 17 at 8PM Eastern for the premiere of our brand new recreation of Horizons.

Make sure you click the Notify Me button for a reminder.

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Picture of Al with Fozzie Bear

I’ll be one of the celebs entertaining the people waiting in line (on a screen, not in person!) when Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets debuts at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando on May 26!

A year ago yesterday Apr 16 2025 the Loews Team welcomed its first guests to Helios Grand Hotel.

• First spectacular views of Celestial Park that night.

• First views of sunrise in Epic Universe the following morning. Also first time guests would enter the park.

Love Roller Coaster is R&B, not rock.

Walking on Sunshine is Pop, not rock.

I said elsewhere this is like picking the 2004 Seattle Mariners as your all-time team of baseball greats. Ichiro, sure, but c'mon.

I believe Blur's total worldwide sales combined would be Nickelback's fourth-best selling album.

Rock Rock is the 19th-most streamed Def Leppard track on Spotify. "Animal" was RIGHT THERE fer cryin' out loud.

The arrangements are going to be doing the heavy lifting.

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets opens May 26. All songs by the Electric Mayhem:

Song 2 (Blur)

Born To Be Wild ft. Camilla the Chicken

Love Rollercoaster ft. Jennifer Hudson & Questlove

Rock! Rock! (Till You Drop) Def Leppard

Walking on Sunshine – ft. Kelly Clarkson

Yeah, you have my email - thanks! Say hey to Charlie!

Frank Oz returns to puppetry with webseries Judge... Boing Boing? Frank Oz says the soul has left the Muppets and Sesame Street. His answer: a new independent puppet webseries called Judge Boing Boing.

I wrote on @boingboing.net about Frank Oz’s return to puppetry (but not Muppetry™️) with a series of web shorts about Judge Boing Boing (no relation).

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Don’t forget this one, either.

Due to the continuing situation in the region it’s likely that #AbuDhabi and #Disneyland will be delayed for several years. Doesn’t mean the idea is abandoned, just delayed. Following this story on YouTube.com/jimhshull

The Lightning Lane Thread! All WDW Info Here Magic Kingdom Average Lightning Lane Return Times By Crowd Level Data from 2024-Present X data marker means > 50% chance Lightning Lanes are gone at this point Jagged lines in graphs generally indic...

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The Lightning Lane Thread! All WDW Info Here EPCOT Average Lightning Lane Return Times By Crowd Level Data from 2024-Present X data marker means > 50% chance Lightning Lanes are gone at this point Disney/Pixar Short Film Festival Froz...

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The Lightning Lane Thread! All WDW Info Here I have a series of graphs showing the average LL return time, by attraction, by crowd level, for 2024-present. Is it okay if I post them here? It’s a lot of graphs, which is why I ask.

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Been working on better predictions for WDW Lightning Lane times.

As part of checking accuracy, we created graphs for historical same-day availability by crowd level.

Data from mid-2024 when DAS rules (and LL capacity/ demand) changed.

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And they did it before we record the next show! Woo!

Muppets Take the Coaster & Disney’s “Live the Dream” Park Plan Podcast Episode · The Disney Dish with Jim Hill · April 13 · 47m

On this week's Disney Dish podcast:

- Muppets Rock 'n' Roller Coaster music previews soon?

- Jim looks at Disneyland's 'Live the Dream' concept

Plus the usual nonsense

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@kathrynyu.com I was skeptical that Fly By Jing was worth $22 for a 6-ounce jar. But it is.

Thanks again for the recommendations.

The SATURDAY SIX experiences SPACE at the Florida Theme Parks | TouringPlans.com Blog Like everyone reading this, we at SAT SIX HQ have been living through a rather tumultuous year, but one of the true brig

NEW: Inspired by the Artemis II, the SAT SIX explores Space at the Florida theme parks this week.

Featuring: Space Mountain, Mission: SPACE, Space 220, The E.T. Adventure and a whole lot more!

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“Let Us Tell An Old Story Anew”: Revising / Reinventing / Reimagining Disney

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Aerial photo of supports recently added for the Monstropolis roller coaster.
Workers and pickup trucks add scale for the height.

Aren't you scared of me? I'm a ghost!

No. We've always had ghosts here. I've seen every kind of ghost there is.

Do you have any evil spirits here?

Just my sister. Always sleep with your eyes open.

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I mean, if it wasn't for the French, Americans would be speaking English.