DISASTER TALES: Europe in the Air: What does it feel like to fly? Humans have spent much of their modern history trying to take to the skies, and for nearly as long, theme parks have sought to create the seemingly impossible sensation of soaring... but they haven't always gotten it right. That's the case with Europe in the Air, Busch Gardens' one-of-a-kind flight simulator that just couldn't stay airborne... Here's the story.

LOST LEGENDS: Curse of DarKastle: Deep in the heart of Bavaria, a lost young prince and his dark destiny invite you to face a curse head on... or in this case, straight down. Few would've expected that the first follow-up to Universal's famed Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man would open in a regional, seasonal theme park... and yet, Busch Gardens' Curse of DarKastle was every bit as astounding... Explore its icy past and why it's melting away forever...

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Universal isn't the only non-Disney place that features such well-designed attractions. In fact, there are some scattered all across the globe – attractions that, frankly, would fit in perfectly well at any of the Disney Parks.

Theme Park Tourist's guide to the 50 most popular theme parks in the world. How many of the globe's best parks have you visited?

DISASTER FILES: Drachen Fire: When Drachen Fire opened in 1992, it was poised to become the most incredible thrill ride the U.S. had ever seen. Five years later, it was gone. You won't believe the unimaginable truth behind the design of one of the strangest roller coasters to ever exist... This infamous coaster is practically an urban legend. Let's talk about the truth.

Here are YOUR favorite attractions from a wide variety of other theme parks around the globe!

LOST LEGENDS: Big Bad Wolf: For 25 years, the misty forests of Busch Gardens were terrorized by none other than the Big Bad Wolf. Trace the legend of this wild creature run amuck, brought to life as a wild, swinging family coaster through a terrorized Bavarian village that thrilled generations of park fans as we dive into the in-depth story behind this legendary coaster.

Not every aspect of an amusement park vacation is predicated upon the rides. Sometimes, you want to relax and enjoy the scenery.

So, without further ado, here are seven more of the hottest rides ready to debut later this year, plus a bonus attraction that isn't quite ready for prime time yet.

We've collected 10 can't-miss stage shows that inspire delight, awe, laughter, and tears like only a good show can. Which of these 10 have you seen? Are we missing any big shows our readers should know about?