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5 Reasons Soarin' Around the World Doesn't Quite Live Up to the Original

Roughly 15 years after its debut in California, and about 10 following its Orlando opening, Disney reimagined the “Soarin' over California” film into a new, grander package: Soarin' around the World. Yet, in doing so, Disney seems to have lost some of the magic that made the original Soarin' such a beloved attraction.

Disaster Transport: Cedar Point's Unforgettable Disney Knock-off Coaster Catastrophe

DISASTER FILES: Disaster Transport: When you think of Cedar Point, you probably think of the "Roller Coaster Capital of the World," with stunning, record-breaking thrill rides. But even the king can make a mistake. Enter Disaster Transport, a vaguely-70s space adventure from the 1990s (you read that right) based on Disney's Space Mountain. The full story? Read on...

6 Universal Orlando Resort Restaurants That Even Disney Fans Will Love

They’re trying to trick you into missing out on some of the tastiest bites in Orlando. Here are six of the best restaurants at Universal Orlando.

Disney's "Worst Ride Ever" Was So Hated, It Closed After Just One Year. This is Why.

DECLASSIFIED DISASTER: Superstar Limo: Remembered as one of the worst disasters Disney ever allowed, Superstar Limo was an absolute embarrassment. The embodiment of everything wrong with the original Disney's California Adventure, Superstar Limo was a modern spoof featuring C-List "stars" in a terrible, awful dark ride. But it wasn't built in a vacuum. How did California Adventure get the worst ride Disney's ever designed? Let's find out.

You'll Never Pay for FastPass+ at Walt Disney World. Here's Why

Here's why Walt Disney World guests don't have to worry about free FastPass+ going away any time soon

The FULL Story: Why Disney is Killing the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

“You are traveling through another dimension, a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind. A journey into a wondrous land of imagination. Next stop, the Twilight Zone!”

5 Areas of Walt Disney World That HAVE to be Visited at Night

At night, Imagineers are completely in control of the things your eye can see – they can dictate what color light should bounce bounce off a building. They can decide what parts of an attraction should be visible and which ones should remain hidden. The attractions and parks at night are completely designed.

Would Walt Disney Have Tolerated These Present-Day Issues in Disney Parks?

Here’s a look at some of the things that might not be the same if the infamous younger Disney brother had a hand in things today.

A Wizard Ranks the Rides of Harry Potter

Hello, dear Muggles. It is I, Professor Minerva McGonagall, here to teach you about an important subject: Muggle rides at Universal Studios.

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