This is not your father’s old Ant-Man. When Ant-Man debuted in Tales to Astonish #27 (January 1962), he was one of a growing number of similar themed Marvel (and comic books in general) superheros. Looking at those early Ant-Man comics, and the three characters to become Ant-Man, I was both excited and had trepidations…
Author: Natalie Aked
Natalie is a lifelong storyteller and story collector. She is enchanted by all things Disney and is a self-confessed Disney romantic. She has many hobbies including reading, travel, and writing children’s fiction. Her favourite pastime is helping friends plan their Disney holidays. Currently, Natalie lives in Australia with her husband, daughter, three schipperkes, and her horse.
Griffith Park Merry-go-Round
What could bring such joy as the bright calliope of music and a parade of painted ponies? Today is the 60th anniversary of Disneyland and to celebrate, we thought we’d take a look back at where it all started…The Griffith Park Merry-go-Round. The legend goes that Walt Disney would spend one day a week (Daddy’s…
Traveling with The Magic For Less Travel
The excitement was almost palpable when we decided to make our first trip to ‘Disney Mecca’ – Walt Disney World – back in 2005. I had practically grown up at Disneyland and really did not need assistance to plan our trips there; but what about to someplace as large and encompassing as Walt Disney World? …
Higitus, Figitus, Migitus Moe – An Introduction to the “Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom” Interactive Game
There is magic afoot and it is not all Pixie Dust and bibbidi-bobbidi-boo. Hades – yep, god of the dead, ruler of the underworld – has decided that the Magic Kingdom will make a good vacation home. After all, it is understandably difficult to get a good tan in the underworld. Of course, Merlin and…
Disneyland’s New Fantasmic Fastpass System
‘Nothing is more wonderful than the imagination, for in a moment you can experience a beautiful fantasy or an exciting adventure. But beware, nothing is more powerful than the imagination, for it can also expand your greatest fears, into an overwhelming nightmare…’ It was May 1992. I was sitting on the pavement in New Orleans…
Not All Treasure is Silver and Gold, Mate – A Review of A Pirate’s Adventure: Treasures of the Seven Seas
There are treasures aplenty at the Magic Kingdom and having not one, but two interactive games in one park may seem excessive at first, but A Pirate’s Adventure: Treasures of the Seven Seas is well worth the time needed to undertake the voyage. Ask yourself: Do you have the courage and fortitude to follow orders…
The Wilderness Must Be Explored! A Review of the Wilderness Explorers Game
Most visitors will agree that Disney’s Animal Kingdom is a large park. It is also unique amongst the Disney theme parks because of its live animal collection, heavy conservation message, and limited attractions that aren’t zoo related or theatre productions. Because of this, many people see this park as a ‘half day’ destination. I am…
I Know What We’re Going to Do Today – A Review of Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure
Generally EPCOT is seen as an ‘adult’ or, at least, ‘near adult’ destination. In recent years though, Disney has done an excellent job at bringing excitement in the hands of children by including some of their favorite characters and making the park an enjoyable educational entertainment experience for the preteens and younger market in Future…