Characters and mascots are an essential part of the theme park experience, particularly at Disney theme parks. But what are the pros and cons of meeting-and-greeting guests every day?

Disney's theme park attractions are some of the most expensive ever built. But some of the special effects used within theme are surprisingly low-tech...

Even the most mundane elements of a theme park are viewed by Disney's Imagineers as opportunities to further immerse guests in the experience...

Theme parks are constantly experimenting with new types of ride and attraction. But sometimes those experiments simply don't work out...

We all love the cuddly characters that meet-and-greet guests at theme parks. But every now and then, one of them switches to the dark side and becomes just a little evil... Since the opening day of Disneyland in 1955, characters and mascots have been a prominent feature at many theme parks. Indeed

The audio-animatronic spirits in the Haunted Mansion aren't the only ghosts at Disney's theme parks, if these myths are to be believed...

Operating Disney's chain of hugely popular theme parks is a challenging undertaking - and you can find out what goes on behind the scenes by taking one of these fascinating tours.

There are many urban legends about gruesome deaths at Disney theme parks. Here are five that are definitely NOT true...

Some of the most famous theme park attractions in the world could be VERY different if it wasn't for late decisions to completely change them. Here are 6 examples.

Disney is renowned for investing huge sums in the creation of new rides and shows for its theme parks. Take a look at 10 of its most expensive creations.

In days gone by, Disney built a host of theme park attractions that attempted to predict the future. Let's take a look at how accurate those predictions turned out to be...

When theme parks decide to build ground-breaking new rides, sometimes the process of constructing them can get really complicated. Here are 6 amazing examples!