The gaming industry stands at a critical crossroads, one where creativity and innovation are increasingly threatened by corporations seeking legal dominance over fundamental gameplay elements. At the heart of this issue lies the unsettling reality of the “gameplay mechanic patent”—a trend that began when Warner Bros. secured exclusive rights to its Lord of The Rings Nemesis System and has now intensified with Nintendo’s recent patent of a core creature-capturing mechanic.
Those who said the hurricane was "not so bad" are reassessing their position as daylight shows significant theme park damage. Jurassic Park River Adventure at Universal Studios' Islands of Adventure sustained major damage from Hurricane Ian last night. The...
Hurricane Ian is a historic storm that is now making landfall. With sustained winds above 170MPH at the point of entry to the Sunshine State, the devastation is tremendous. As this moment in time manifests, we are watching the impact of Hurricane to Florida and...
In almost every way, the predictions for Hurricane Ian have worsened. We provide our expectations for just how impactful the storm will be to the theme parks. All of Florida is bracing for a hurricane that is much stronger than anticipated. What was once a...
Three high-level experts from the toy industry, specifically from companies partnered with The Walt Disney Company, explain what is going on with toy sales and decisions. A couple of months ago, readers of this site know that an insider within the toy...
Rekieta Law, one of YouTube's most popular channels was banned from Twitter today. WDW Pro weighs in on a trend that has even impacted this website. Some discussions are best handled in a chat rather than text. This is one such case. WDW Pro sat down earlier...
It's possible Ian will be the worst hurricane to hit many Florida attractions in their history. Here's how much of that is to be handled, especially by Disney World officials. Featured Image Courtesy: Market Watch (from Hurricane Irma) For forty years Walt...
They're now calling it the "Storm of the Century". Hurricane Ian is heading straight for the Tamp Clearwater region and then likely impacting the Orlando-area theme parks greatly. Update 9:40 AM EST, 9/27: The Galactic Starcruiser has also been added to the...
Walt Disney World is taking Hurricane Ian very seriously. As a result, we may see unprecedented efforts to protect guests and the resort. Walt Disney World management is taking the extraordinary task of evacuating all of Fort Wilderness ahead of Hurricane Ian's...
An oncoming hurricane is presenting a number of challenges to construction crews working on theme parks in Orlando, Florida. We take a look at just a few: Walt Disney World is about to face a deluge of rain and wind to the park. Preparations are beginning as...
A hurricane can destroy homes, businesses and communities. Ian is also on a path that could cause damage to America's playground -- the theme parks of Orlando. Despite existing smack dab in the middle of Central Florida, there have been few times that Disney...
Are you looking for fantastic autumn vistas to take in the grandeur of fall colors? One of our first recommendations has to be the Cherohala Skyway. Running from North Carolina to Tennessee, or vice versa depending on your starting point, the Cherohala Skyway...
Lately we've been reporting on Dollywood's domination of theme park awards. But Disney World's latest wins remind us WDW is not too shabby. It's been a while since Disney Imagineers have received some serious acclaim for the hard work they do. It may just be a case of...