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TAKE 2: These Projects Got Downgraded In Development. Do You Prefer the "Before" or "After"?

Today, we've collected five Imagineering projects that underwent a "Take 2" redesign, with Disney releasing amended concept art in the middle of the project's development. In some cases, the "Take 2" effort ended up being a stronger product. But sometimes, Disney's "revised" artwork gives fans direct proof of exactly where budgets were cut. We'll let you tell the difference...

"Paid FastPass By Any Other Name..." Which International Disney Resort's Line-Skipping Service Do YOU Think is Best?

We take a whirlwind tour of the six Disney Resorts on Earth to see the unique line-skipping system at each. Which do you think is the best?

Which Of These 5 Retired Universal Attractions Do You Miss Most?

Many famous Universal attractions no longer exist in the parks. Which one do you remember most fondly?

5 Reasons Why Universal’s E.T. Adventure Doesn’t Need To Be Replaced

As one of Universal Studio’s last remaining opening day attractions, here’s why we think E.T. Adventure is worthy of its place in the Orlando park…

9 Unused Characters That Disney NEED To Bring To Meet and Greets

With traditional meet and greets having returned to Walt Disney World and Disneyland on April 18th, here are some character experiences we would love to see in the future…

How Will Pixar's Lightyear Translate into Disney Parks?

Do you think the new Disney Pixar film 'Lightyear' will fit into Disney theme parks? Let's find out...

SCRAPPED...EPCOT Attractions That Never Came To Be

Here are several pavilions and rides that never quite made it to fruition at EPCOT.

We DO Talk About Encanto Coming To The Disney Parks

This is how we see Encanto being incorporated in the Disney parks...

The 2021 Theme Park Year in Review: What Opened (and What Didn't) at Disney and Universal Parks!

Many of the rides that debuted in 2021 were initially planned for 2020, and likewise, many of 2021's planned attractions will instead open in 2022! So today, let's look back on 2021 with a time capsule review of the big attractions of the year... and what the rides that missed their expected 2021 openings altogether...

Everything We Know So Far About Shanghai Disneyland's Zootopia

Let's talk about the new land that's coming to life at Shanghai Disneyland Resort. Here's everything we know about the 'real' Zootopia...

The Best Rides Based on Classic Disney Movies

Here's our list of the best attractions based on classic Disney animated movies - CGI isn't welcome here!

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