This Couple Rode Every Ride at Disney World – Without a Fast Pass

You’re probably asking yourself, ‘How did these two pull off this amazing feat?’ Well, we’re going to explain that to you right now.

If you’ve ever set foot on Disney World’s property, you know that you have to navigate a sea of humanity. It’s PACKED with people pretty much all the time.

But Shane Lindsay and Kristina Hawkins somehow managed to pull off the incredible achievement of riding all 46 rides at Disney World during a recent visit. And they did it all in 18 hours without FastPasses.

The couple knew the odds were against them, but they couldn’t resist. Lindsay started the Parkeology Challenge, a competition that calls for participants to ride every ride at the four Orlando theme parks (The Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom).

Lindsay and Hawkins documented their stop on every ride on Twitter. They began their quest in the Magic Kingdom at 7:51 a.m. on a Wednesday morning and completed their excellent adventure just before closing time at 2:00 a.m. on Thursday. They said their longest wait was an hour long for Animal Kingdom’s Flight of Passage.

The Parkeology Challenge was created in 2014 and since then only 6% of the 325 teams that have dared to try have completed the mission. Lindsay and Hawkins have completed the challenge before, but this was the first time they did it without a FastPass or a MagicBand, which allow you to skip over those neverending lines of people waiting to get onto rides.

Hawkins said of the experience and resulting viral attention, “It’s mostly just Disney street cred, I would say. It was almost like we broke the internet, the Disney internet, everyone was freaking out.”

Impressive! A job well done!

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10 Facts You Might Not Know About 1994’s ‘The Lion King’

And, as I’m sure most of you know, this summer saw a new remake version of the classic Disney film.

The original version of Disney’s The Lion King was released in theaters on June 15, 1994.

For the hardcore fans of the original, here are 10 facts about the 1994 version that you might not know.

1. Sean Connery was the first choice to play Mufasa.

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2. Tim Rice, who co-wrote the lyrics for the songs in The Lion King, wanted ABBA to be on the soundtrack. When they declined, he asked Elton John.

3. Can You Feel the Love Tonight was almost cut from the film because it didn’t fit the father-and-son theme of the film.

4. Disney wanted Patrick Stewart for the role of Zazu.

5. All the lion roars in the film were done by voice actor Frank Welker, who growled into a metal garbage can to get distinct sounds.

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6. Animators studied real lions for reference.

7. Nathan Lane and Ernie Sabella originally auditioned for the roles of Banzai and Shenzi, hyenas in the film.

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8. The artist who animated adult Simba wanted to give him a mane that looked like Jon Bon Jovi’s…then Matthew Broderick was cast and the plan was nixed.

9. Rob Minkoff and Don Hahn, the director and producer of 1994’s version, say that Scar and Mufasa weren’t actually brothers.

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10. The first part of the movie, from when Simba wakes up Mufasa to when he runs away after Mufasa’s death, takes place over two days.

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Get Ready for the New, Live Action ‘Little Mermaid’ Movie with This Amazing Fan Art

The decision to cast Halle Bailey as the next “Little Mermaid” has made some waves. If you haven’t heard of her, Bailey is half of the singing group Chloe x Halle and a star of Grown-ish. Although some fans don’t seem to be able to cope with Bailey’s casting, many more are embracing Disney’s casting choice, and they’re showing their love through some amazing art.

For example, there’s this adorable sketch:

And this outstanding work of digital art:

And this elegant portrait:

And this gorgeous, realistic portrait, complete with tail:

And this one, which celebrates my personal favorite Little Mermaid song:

And this rendering of an iconic scene from the original film, which was tweeted out by Bailey herself:

I love that a new generation of little girls are going to see themselves represented on screen. Here’s to Bailey’s success!

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15 Posts About Disney That Are Probably Going to Mess with Your Head

If I hear someone claims to hate Disney, I automatically assume that they a) had no childhood, or b) are one of those people who just want to hate everything that is loved en masse.

Because Disney is objectively awesome, right?

Which is why people on platforms like Tumblr spend way too much time thinking way too in depth about Disney films and characters and the philosophies behind them. And thank goodness they do. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be able to do my best to blow your mind with this post!

15. There has to be a Car Hitler. Because, Internet logic.

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14. Monsters, Inc. (like The Smurfs before it) is teaching you Marxist propaganda

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13. I don’t think Ursula could be called nice, but, sure, she could have been worse

12. When Hercules made a very funny but totally obscure joke…

11. Donald Duck is an honorary member of the Marine Corps and the Navy. It makes so much sense!

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10. Ariel and Hercules are cousins

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9. I’m kind of worried about the person who caught this

8. Okay, so I’ve seen Moana a bunch of times and never noticed the shark head in the tattoo

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7. This guy already creeped me out

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6. Did you catch that Thumper is Roger Rabbit’s uncle?

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5. Disney had its first openly gay character before the live action Beauty and the Beast and no one noticed

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4. Mulan IS the Great Dragon. And arguably the best princess.

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3. Bet you didn’t notice this cameo in Enchanted

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2. …Or these (The voice of Belle – Paige O’Hara – and Pocahontas – Judy Kuhn)

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1. I’ve seen this before, but I always love it

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Disney has its own Gorvernment…

Disney has its own Government. The company petitioned the Florida State Legislature to let them govern its own land. In 1967, the statutes were signed and the Reedy Creek Improvement District was born. Disney have almost total autonomy within its border.

You Could Make $53k/Year as a Part-Time Nanny… But You Need to Become a Disney Princess

Most of us tend to think of “nanny” as a relatively simple occupation (to the extent that childcare can be “simple”), one that pays your basic expenses but probably wouldn’t make you wealthy.

What if I told you, however, that you could make good money as a nanny – and only part-time at that! Good money to the tune of $53,000 a year… but you’d have to dress like a Disney princess at all times (while on the job).

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As many parents will attest to, seeing your kid’s face light up with joy is worth pretty much any price. That’s what these U.K. parents must’ve been thinking when they placed their ad for a Disney princess nanny, because they’re parents to a pair of Disney-obsessed 5-year-old twin girls.

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The ad, posted on Childcare.co.uk, reads:

I have a slightly unusual request that I’m hoping someone will be able to help me with!

Myself and my husband are looking for a part-time nanny to care for our twin girls during the week, but we want to hire someone to look after our children whilst in character as a different Disney princess every month, such as Princess Anna, Moana, Rapunzel and Princess Merida.

Like most 5-year-olds, our girls are obsessed with Disney and we feel this would be the best way to communicate some important values. We know this isn’t a normal request for nannies, however we think it would be a great way to teach our girls about things like determination, compassion, fearlessness and ambition from strong yet relatable female role models like Princess Tiana, Princess Anna, Belle and Cinderella.

We are looking for someone who can commit to a character and create a really fun atmosphere in our home, but also won’t be afraid to be a disciplinarian if the twins are naughty or act out – they can be little terrors at times! The right person will have a real creative flare as well as a passion for all things Disney and will be able to share that love of those characters with our girls.

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The role involves picking the girls up after school, four days a week, arranging a variety of Disney-related activities (arts and crafts, baking, singing, etc.), cooking dinner and potentially putting them to bed if we’re late home from work. The job is part-time, but the right nanny must be willing to work around our busy schedules.

Candidates must be looking for a long-term job as we want to keep the successful nanny in the girl’s lives for the foreseeable future.

We’re able to offer around £40,000 a year for the right candidate and will also be covering the hire of each Disney princess costume. You’ll be entitled to 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, as well as the statutory sick day allocation, however you must be flexible in case of any emergencies. Requirements include having a clean driving licence, first aid training and a minimum 2 years’ experience in nannying or a similar role.

We think a trial shift would work best, so we can see how you interact with our girls and allow us to formally meet before hiring.

Again, we know this isn’t exactly a normal job offer, but we think it’s a great opportunity for someone to get really creative and add a little magic to our girl’s lives! So, if there are any Disney-mad nannies out there who’d be able to help us out, please get in touch.

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Honestly, it sounds like a pretty sweet gig, especially since the family will even foot the bill for the costumes you’d need! If the requirement weren’t specifically for a princess, I’d consider it myself!

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15 Animation Mistakes in ‘The Little Mermaid’ That Most People Miss

Back in the days of handpainted animation, filmmakers just had to do their best to keep every frame consistent with the last. If there was the occasional mistake, they probably just figured it would be small enough to go unnoticed.

These 15 tiny mistakes are all in Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Fair warning, though – after you read this post you won’t be able to unsee them!

#1. Ariel is crying on a rock next to a piece of broken wood and a broken vase. But in the wide shot, everything is different – even the rock formation.

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#2. Max’s paws are white…except that one time they’re gray.

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#3. When Ariel meets Max, he licks the right side of her face, but she wipes the slobber off of the left side.

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#4. This porthole changes from the time Scuttle lands on it to when he flies away.

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#5. The perfume bottle Vanessa steps on and breaks wasn’t on her vanity in the wide shot.

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#6. The handles on the plate covers change between the closeup and wide shots.

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#7. When Ariel first sees the “dinglehopper” it has four tines, but only three after she picks it up.

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#8. When Ariel swims out to stop the wedding and climbs onto the ship, she’s shoeless – but when she gets her voice back a moment later, she’s wearing shoes.

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#9. During Eric and Ariel’s date, her hair is half-up, half-down, but her shadow in the water reflects a ponytail.

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#10. Sebastian is thrown into a brown sauce…that somehow turns white by the next shot.

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#11. When Flounder gets stuck in the pothole, his fins are stuck on the outside and the inside, somehow.

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#12. King Triton blows up the Eric statue in the grotto, and we see the cracks and lines going through the entire thing…but somehow his face is intact?

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#13. King Triton’s crown has 5 peaks while he’s wearing it, but 7 after she turns him into that shriveled little sad thing.

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#14. The bookmarks in the priest’s bible change colors.

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#15. Gold buckles appear on Chef Louie’s shoes halfway through his song and dance number.

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One thing is still true – The Little Mermaid has the best songs (and the hottest prince).

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People Are Comparing the 1994 and 2019 Versions of “The Lion King,” and it’s Pretty Impressive

The Lion King is easily one of the most beloved Disney films of all time. I remember being a kid and watching it over and over, re-enacting the opening scene with my stuffed animals. Now, the 1994 film is getting a new reboot, set for release in July 2019. The new film is directed by Jon Favreau (The Jungle Book, Iron Man, Elf).

Someone did us all a favor and compared what the 1994 and the upcoming 2019 versions look like side-by-side. The visuals for the new film look pretty incredible.

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And here’s a side-by-side video comparison as well.

Are you excited for the new version of The Lion King? It looks like it’s going to be great!

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The Reason Why There Are No Mosquitoes at Disney World

It’s hard to imagine any place in Florida being insect-free, but that is the case at The Happiest Place on Earth, Disney World.

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And it’s all because of a carefully-planned operation created to make sure that guests have the most comfortable experience possible (and because mosquitoes carry serious illnesses). The Mosquito Surveillance Program runs the show at Disney World, ensuring that guests are not eaten alive while they wait to get on rides or stroll around the grounds. The program entails spraying insecticides and maintaining natural predators at the park.

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The Mosquito Surveillance team captures the insects, freezes them, and studies them to learn how to best rid Disney World of the pests. They also keep chickens on the grounds and test their blood to see what kind of diseases they might be contracting from mosquitoes, such as West Nile virus.

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Disney actually made a film during World War II about the dangers of malaria, so you know the folks at the park are well versed in the dangers of mosquitoes and the diseases they carry. Watch the video below for more information.

Now if only Disney could find a way to make things a little cooler during the summer…

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Check out These Amazing Images of What Your Favorite Cartoon Characters Might Look like in Their Old Age

Russian artist Lesya Guseva has given us all a great gift – the ability to visualize what some of our favorite Marvel, Disney, and DC characters will look like as they enter their golden years. And even if you think that’s something you’ve never wanted, I promise…you just didn’t know it until now.

#10. Ariel

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#9. Thor

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#8. Batman

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#7. The Flash

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#6. Snow White and Captain America

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#5. Supergirl and Wonder Woman

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#4. Iron Man

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#3. Catwoman

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#2. Mickey and Minnie

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#1. Deadpool

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