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9 Jurassic World Attractions Inspired by Real Parks

Twenty-two years after the accident on Isla Nublar, we’re invited to Jurassic World, built on the ruins of Jurassic Park.

8 Places Where Disney Guests Can Escape Massive Crowds and Relax

Sometimes, amid all of the hustle and bustle of theme parks -- running to a ride to make sure you don't miss your FastPass+ window, rushing to a restaurant for your Advance Dining Reservation time, and elbowing your way into a good spot to watch a parade -- it's nice to stop and take in the sights and sounds around you.

The Highway in the Sky: Disney's Abandoned PeopleMover and the Fall of Walt's Tomorrowland

LOST LEGENDS: The PeopleMover and Walt's Tomorrowland: "A vista into a world of wondrous ideas, signifying man's achievement... A step into the future, with predictions of constructed things to come..." The optimism that powered Walt's New Tomorrowland in 1967 shaped a generation's view of what tomorrow could bring. Now, that optimism is gone. Learn why Walt Disney's revolutionary PeopleMover stands abandoned in plain sight at Disneyland.

Behind the Ride: 3 Mind-Bending Tricks Employed by Radiator Springs Racers

Let’s go Behind the Ride to discover all the reasons why Radiator Springs Racers is so popular

5 Amazingly Beautiful Pieces of Disney History That are Truly Timeless

Great concept art can transcend its purpose, not only giving you a sneak peek at an upcoming attraction, but also taking you on an abbreviated version of the emotional journey you'll undergo when you finally enjoy the real thing. And when concept art can do that, it truly becomes something more.

5 Reasons to Be Worried About Walt Disney Imagineering's Future

Traditions and old-timey romanticism are usually treated with contempt – the phrase “we've always done it like that” is seen as akin to a swear word. Of course, it should be immediately apparent that applying this type of logic and thought process to an entity as reliant on nostalgia and history as Walt Disney World is an exercise in stupidity, and yet, this seems to be exactly what occurred in the development of MyMagic+.

6 Surefire Ways to Irritate Longtime Disney Park Fans

I don’t want to say that us Disney theme park fans are an irritable bunch, but many of us do have our share of topics that will push our buttons.

8 Classic Disney Attractions Plussed By PROJECTION Technology

Here, we’ve collected eight attractions that have incorporated projection technologies with the hopes of improving and expanding upon the stories told. The question is, does this new projection initiative spell doom for classic rides?

5 Reasons Splash Mountain is the Best Water Ride in Florida

While other attractions might have more history, more thrills, more fame, or more fans, Splash Mountain is, arguably, the best example of what an E-ticket attraction should be. It is an absolute triumph of storytelling that is simply unmissable on a Disney vacation, taking its time to craft a tale worthy of its tremendous size, scale, and budget.

6 Unique Souvenirs Most Walt Disney World Guests Walk Right On By

Disney souvenirs are not limited to stuffed animals and shot glasses.

4 Ways Classic Disney and Universal Attractions are Deeper Than You Ever Imagined

Films can be art. Photographs can be art. Video games can be art. Even selfies can be art (no, seriously). And, I would argue, theme park attractions can be art – particularly the ones you'd find at Disney parks around the world or Universal's parks in Orlando and Los Angeles. No, maybe they aren't on the same level as the Mona Lisa or the Sistine Chapel, but they're a bit closer than you may think.

7 Imagineers ALL Walt Disney World Fans Should Know

Walt never set foot in the completed Walt Disney World – he passed away long before it opened. And while he absolutely paved the way for the resort, it was his Imagineers that truly made it what it is today. If you're a Disney fan, you should know who these people are.

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