05/23/2026
Spent the last couple of days at Disney for Passholder previews and to check out newly reopened attractions.
Some thoughts
Soarin' Across America - I won't spoil the preshow but a great Patrick moment. The ride is good, minimal CGI although a blatant one at the beginning, and bonus! One of the shots is from my last state of residence before moving here. I liked it a lot
Rock N Roller Coaster Featuring the Muppets - Well RnR is RnR, track is completely the same and a couple of new cardboard pieces added to the track, so if you liked it before, you will like it now, soundtrack was good. The highlight was the pre and post show. The preshow was good and a nice homage to the original tucked in. The post show video when you come out to claim your ride photo is a stellar concert video of the Electric Mayhem, it was so good I stood there for 5 minutes and watched the whole thing
I got a chance to ride BIG THUNDER MOUNTAIN RAILROAD. Its much smoother and I liked it, the new show elements are cute but nothing to write home about. Its great to have it back in the lineup.
I rode Buzz Lightyears Spaceranger Spin again, I love the new targeting system, but man I haven't been able to get above 300K I need work!
I also got a chance to experience The Beak and Barrel at Magic Kingdom finally. A great addition to MK, the food was good the cocktails were great, the cast made it so fun. I like Oga's cantina but I like this even more.
A great two days and a fantastic reminder of why Disney is so great and I do what I do.