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Tomorrowland Speedway
Amanda Dwyer
Wednesday, December 27, 2023

4 Walt Disney World Attractions That MUST GO (...And 3 We Hope Stay Forever)

Many theme park attractions have what it takes to stand the test of time. Others simply don't. Join us as we explore which Walt Disney World attractions should be the next to go, and a few we hope never leave...
Splash Mountain
Amanda Dwyer
Wednesday, December 13, 2023

REST IN PIECES: 10 Roller Coasters And Attractions We Lost In 2023

From classic icons to family coasters, here are 10 rides we lost in 2023...
Nickelodeon Universe
Amanda Dwyer
Monday, December 11, 2023

5 Of The Best Indoor Coasters ALL Theme Park Fans Must Experience!

With TRON: Lightcycle / Run and Darkoaster having opened in spring 2023, here are 5 other incredible indoor coasters that are must dos for any theme park fan. Does your favorite make the list?
World Celebration Gardens EPCOT
Brian
Friday, December 8, 2023

EPCOT's Center is Complete... But Was it Worth the Wait? Here's What's Inside...

What do you think of the new Celebration Gardens? Did Disney hit a home run in this new central space for the park? Or is this area yet another chip away at what made EPCOT special?
Matterhorn Bobsleds
Amanda Dwyer
Thursday, November 30, 2023

Arrow Development: The Story Of How This Ride Manufacturer Revolutionized The Theme Park Industry

No other ride manufacturer has had the same impact as Arrow Development. For nearly six decades, under a few different names, Arrow pioneered innovations that made way for the modern marvels of theme park engineering we know today...
Disney
Brian
Saturday, November 25, 2023

Looks Like Disney Used AI to Update Its Iconic Thanksgiving Image... And Fans Aren't Happy About the Creepy Results

Is Disney's newest take on "Freedom from Want" a new favorite or a creepy, AI-generated mess that accidentally seems to represent a real fall-off of creativity and artistry at Disney?
Pirates of the Caribbean Ride Entrance
Ellie Igou
Wednesday, November 22, 2023

This History of Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean Ride

For many visitors at Disney parks, it’s a nostalgic ride and a must-do for many families, but relatively few of those visitors know the long history of this beloved attraction...
I-Rex Animatronic
Ellie Igou
Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Here Are 6 Of The Most Impressive Theme Park Animatronics Ever!

If you are tired of seeing screens in theme park attractions and want to see some very impressive animatronics, look no further. Here are 6 of the most impressive animatronics of all time...
Test Track
Brian
Monday, November 20, 2023

Test Track 3.0 is Coming To EPCOT! Here's Everything We Know So Far

Test Track 3.0 is coming to EPCOT! Here's everything we know so far and a list of questions we hope Disney answers in the near future about this upcoming extensive refurbishment...
Image: Disney
Jett Farrell-Vega
Tuesday, November 14, 2023

9 Surprising Things No One Tells You About Doing Disney with a Baby

What is it actually like trying to bring a baby to Walt Disney World? Here are the 9 Surprising Things No One Tells You About Doing Disney with a Baby...
Image: Disney (Concept Art for Tropical Americas Land)
Jett Farrell-Vega
Saturday, November 4, 2023

Disney Fans Have Waited Decades For this Huge Announcement. Can Disney Pull It Off Though?

“When will Disney finally build another nation-themed land?”
Avatar 2
Brian
Monday, October 30, 2023

Is "Avatar" Over... Again? The Puzzling Problem with Disney's Weirdly Forgettable Mega-Franchise

Disney's 2011 announcement – that it had acquired the worldwide, global rights to build theme park attractions based on the film – was a major win... Right?

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