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AJ, Mike, and Chris Invite you to explore the history of mini golf at Walt Disney World. Whether you’re looking to casually putt the greens of Fantasia Gardens or enjoy a vacation to Winter Summerland, just pick your golf ball color and join us for 18 holes of fun!



History of Mini Golf

Golf originated in 15th century Scotland. Early 20th-century mini golf courses included Thistle Dhu (1916) and Tom Thumb (1927). The game became widely accessible thanks to Thomas McCullough Fairbairn's artificial greens in 1922.

Fantasia Gardens

Fantasia Gardens opened near the Swan and Dolphin resorts, featuring scenes from Fantasia. It was designed to keep guests on property and collaborated between WDI and Disney Development Company.

Winter Summerland

Winter Summerland, opened in 1999, features two themed courses (Summer and Winter) based on Santa's elves' vacation. It is located next to Blizzard Beach.



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Links


AllEars: Fantasia Gardens
Disney Parks Blog: Fantasia Gardens
Disney Fandom: Fantasia Gardens
Passport to Dreams: Dancing Hippo
Your First Visit: Winter Summerland


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AJ, Mike, and Chris invite you to come along for some retail therapy as we talk about our favorite shops, stores, and caramel counters across Walt Disney World.


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AJ, Mike, and Chris travel back to 1994 when Professor Wayne Szalinski had to admit to his wife, "Honey, I Shrunk the Audience!" Join us as we explore the birth of the Imagination Institute and Eric Idle's portrait of Dr. Nigel Channing. We explore insights into the complex effects of this 4D film from its director, Radal Kleiser, and describe how each of the ground breaking in-theater effects were achieved. So grab your safety googles, pick your feet up off the ground, and watch out for Gigabyte!

Early History"Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" released in 1989 to great success, followed by a moderately successful sequel, "Honey, I Blew Up the Kid" in 1992. "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: Movie Set Adventure" opened in 1990 at the then new MGM Studios park. A new attraction themed around "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" was announced in November 1993, originally named "Honey, I Shrunk the Theater" and later changed to "Honey, I Shrunk the Audience." Kodak sponsored the attraction.

ProductionThe film was directed by Randal Kleiser, known for "Grease" and "Flight of the Navigator," and written by Bill Prady and Steve Spiegel. Cinematography was handled by Dean Cundey, with effects by Kleiser-Walczak Construction Company. The score was composed by Bruce Boughton. The set was designed by Les Dilley, and the cast included Rick Moranis, Marcia Strassman, Robert Oliveri, Eric Idle, and others.

PreshowThe preshow included a presentation by Kodak and a segment featuring Dr. Nigel Channing on WNN-TV. In 2003, the preshow was changed to include a short film replacing "True Colors" and altered dialogues.

Technical Details and Run of the ShowThe film was presented as the stage of a live award show, with technical details ensuring the appearance of a live event. Ten significant 3D moments were incorporated into the show, each carefully choreographed to enhance audience immersion.

Other Parks ChangesThe attraction underwent changes in various Disney parks, including Tokyo Disneyland, Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris.

Closure and LegacyAfter Michael Jackson's death, there was a resurgence of interest in "Captain EO." As a result, "Honey, I Shrunk the Audience" was temporarily closed in several parks for the "Captain EO Tribute" but never reopened. The attraction left a lasting legacy, with elements incorporated into other Disney experiences.

Our MemoriesPersonal reflections on the attraction.

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Links


Allears.net - Extinct Epcot: The Big History of Honey, I Shrunk the Audience
Disney Fandom - Honey, I Shrunk the Audience
Wikipedia - Honey, I Shrunk the Audience!
YouTube - Honey, I Shrunk the Audience Promo
YouTube - Honey, I Shrunk the Audience Ride-Through
YouTube - Honey, I Shrunk the Audience Full Show
YouTube - True Colors Preshow
Magic and Imagination Archive - Honey, I Shrunk the Audience


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AJ, Mike, and Chris create the definitive ranking of (almost) every attraction at Universal Studios Orland and Universal Islands of Adventure. We even brought back some of the attractions that aren't there anymore. Where did your favorite attraction land? What's our favorite? And more importantly, which attraction is the worst?


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AJ, Mike, Chris, and special guest Dad invite you to join us to recap our recent trip to Universal Orland. We crammed a lot into a fun-filled weekend of rides, food, and some pretty fun experiences. We talk about the over the top Mardi Gras celebration at the Studios park, AJ finally gets to experience Hagrid's and Velocicoaster, and we of course had to make a small visit to Disney as well.

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AJ, Mike, and Chris take a journey on some of our favorite dark rides. From mild to (Mr. Toad’s) wild, we explore some

of our favorite experiences across Disney, Universal, and beyond!


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