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5 Ways Walt Disney World Visitors Lose Their Mouse-Ear-Wearing Minds

For some, it’s just not a Walt Disney World vacation without a little trip to our own personal Mad Tea Party…

6 Crazy Challenges Families HAVE to Try at Walt Disney World

Fun varies from person to person, but one thing is for sure—there are plenty of ways to have a blast at Walt Disney World without getting drunk. What are some of your out-of-the-box favorites?

Turning Point: Disney Parks Turn Their Backs on Originality

As of right now, Disney is all-in on intellectual properties (IP). Let’s take a look at why this happened and what it means.

Everybody Has a Laughing Place: 6 Places to Laugh Out Loud at Walt Disney World

Everybody has a laughing place. If you haven’t found yours yet, we found seven spots at Disney World where—no matter your sense of humor—you can kick back and have a good laugh. Some may surprise you! 1. Visit Gaston in Fantasyland Image: Disney When Beauty and the Beast came out in 1991, there

5 of the Weirdest Disney Attractions to Have Ever Existed

When one really stops to think about some of Disney’s most unique attractions of the past, those unfamiliar might wonder how these rides passed opening day audiences in the first place.

EXTINCT: Does the End of this Lost Legend Mean the Final End of EPCOT Center?

LOST LEGENDS: Universe of Energy and Ellen's Energy Adventure: A living embodiment of EPCOT Center's philosophy, Universe of Energy was an epic, educational dark ride that brought to life the 200 million year story of the fossil fuels that powered our planet. A 1996 update was one of the park's first forays into celebrity, characters, and corporate synergy, redefining Future World. Let's trace this unusual ride's story and see how its replacement will change Epcot forever...

Have You Walked Right Past This World Showcase Hidden Gem?

All of the pavilions at the World Showcase are spectacular. Some of them have better food, others have superior shops, and a lucky few even offer entertaining attractions. Only one of them is the work of a king, though.

6 Unofficial "Rules" Every Walt Disney World Guest Should Follow

A wise man once said, “The test of good manners is to be patient with the bad ones.”

7 Hacks to Navigate Walt Disney World Crowds Like a Pro

For many families who come unprepared, crowds can wreck a Disney trip and leave sour memories. Failing to know how to navigate hordes of visitors can cost you valuable vacation time, reduce the number of attractions you’ll see, and even prevent you from making dining reservations.

Disneyland vs. Walt Disney World Royal Rumble: Round 1

Let’s take a look at three of the best attractions at Disney to decide which park has the better rides.

Do You Remember EPCOT’s Animatronic “Dinner” Shows? Dig In to the Full Story.

LOST LEGENDS: Kitchen Kabaret: Got a case of the meal time blues? We've got just the remedy. Sponsored by Kraft Foods and brought to life by Disney Imagineers, the animatronic "dinner shows" in EPCOT Center's The Land taught a generation how to savor the "four basic food groups..." Then, it closed forever. We'll trace the history of The Land and its contents as we dig in to the story of this forgotten fan favorite that's often lost in the sea of Epcot's closed classics.

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