Doctor Disney Explains: How To Get The Western or Gangster Scene at the Great Movie Ride

This past weekend, the poster for the Great Movie Ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios was posted  over on the Doctor Disney Facebook Page, and the question of “Western or Gangster” was presented. It was a bit of a shock to see just how many people didn’t know about one or the other. With that info […]

Doctor Disney Explains: Free Disney Dining – How, Who, What, When, Where, Why

On Wednesday, there was an announcement of the possible dates for Free Disney Dining coming out this year, and it got a lot of people excited. Some people appeared confused though, and that is perfectly understandable if you’re not familiar with the popular promotion so with that, let… Doctor Disney Explain – Free Disney Dining […]

Doctor Disney Explains: FASTPass+ Part Two – Get your Key to the World cards

Part One of the FASTPass+ tour took guests through how the system is generally supposed to work. Remember, it is still in the testing phases of things, and that means that a lot can change and nothing is cemented down as perfect yet. With that being said, it is time to take you through the […]

Doctor Disney Explains: The tale of the Hatbox Ghost from The Haunted Mansion

In July of last year, I did a “Doctor Disney Explains” article that detailed the Hitchhiking Ghosts trio, and who they really are. This year’s D23 Expo brought about an Audio-Animatronic of one of the most iconic ghosts ever from The Haunted Mansion in the Hatbox Ghost. Well, Doctor Disney feels it is time to […]

Doctor Disney Explains: Getting stopped while on Disney attractions – Why does it happen?

Have you ever been on a Disney attraction and heard this warning: “Attention! Please remain seated. This ride has stopped temporarily and could resume moving at any time.” How about this one: “Playful spooks have interrupted our tour. Please remain seated in your…Doom Buggy. We will proceed in just a moment.” Well, if you have, […]

Doctor Disney Explains: What is Epcot’s Candlelight Processional?

There has been a lot of talk going on lately as most everyone is awaiting the release of the “Celebrity Narrators” list for the 2013 Epcot Candlelight Processional. With that being said though, there are a lot of people that don’t even know what it is. With that, Doctor Disney Explains is here to tell […]

Doctor Disney Explains: The mysterious ‘rain’ during the Magic Kingdom fireworks

Have you ever been walking around the Magic Kingdom at night and realize that it is just about time for the “Wishes” fireworks show? Well, if you’ve been in the Fantasyland or Liberty Square areas at that time, you may have felt a little bit of “rain” even though the forecast was clear for days. […]

Doctor Disney Explains: What are Disney pin codes? How can you get one?

Recently, Doctor Disney let it be known that rumors are swirling about Free Disney Dining being extended into the fall and winter months of this year. Those rumors come from dates that some guests have been getting through their Disney pin codes, and that means…wait, pin codes? What’s a Disney pin code, you ask? Well, […]

Doctor Disney Explains: The Closing Phases For Walt Disney World

Before you jump all over Disney, they have to do these closings for legal reasons and according to safety procedures. But, there are some loopholes or “phases,” so to speak, that will allow you to get into the parks. Well, they’ll allow you to get into the parks depending on where you are staying or […]

Doctor Disney Explains: This Is Why Flash Photography Is Not Allowed On Rides And Attractions

In the eyes of Doctor Disney, one of the biggest rules of Walt Disney World etiquette that can be broken is…”Absolutely no flash photography allowed on the attraction.” Almost every single attraction (that includes rides and shows) in Walt Disney World and Disneyland does not allow flash photography or video lighting of any kind. This […]

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