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10 Disney Theme Park Attractions That Closed Almost as Soon as They Opened

Were you among the few people who managed to experience these short-lived Disney theme park attractions before they were closed for good?

By the Numbers: A Comparison of 11 Different Disney's Theme Parks

Disney's theme parks are the most popular in the world. Let's compare them to see which are the biggest, smallest, busiest and most attraction-packed.

9 Bizarre (But True) Early Versions of Disney and Universal Attractions

Disney and Universal have built many of the best theme park attractions on the planet. But some of their most famous creations could have been very different. During the course of an attraction's development, the Imagineers at Disney and Universal's Creative team consider dozens of different

The Truth Behind 10 Urban Legends About Disney Theme Parks

A number of bizarre urban legends have built up over the years around Disney's theme parks. But are any of them true?

The 10 Strangest Lawsuits Brought Against Disney Theme Parks

Disney's theme park operations are a frequent target for lawsuits. Some of them have merit, but others are a little questionable...

20 Incredible Disney Attractions That Changed Theme Park Rides Forever

Over the years, Disney has built dozens of innovative theme park attractions that have gone on to influence future developments both within and outside the entertainment industry. Here's a look at 20 revolutionary Disney creations.

10 Things That Are Banned From Disney's Theme Parks

Disney has some fairly strict rules when it comes to what items are and aren't allowed into its theme parks. Here's a list of 10 things that you can't bring with you.

7 Bizarre Disney Attractions You Won't Believe Really Existed

Disney typically aims its theme park attractions at a mainstream audience, ensuring that millions of visitors experience them every year. But every now and then the company does something that is a little off-the-wall. Over the years, a number of bizarre attractions have been installed at Disneyland

Disney's Secret Plan to Revolutionize Cinema Using Disneyland Technology

Walt Disney introduced 360-degree Circle-Vision movies to Disneyland back in 1955. But Disney had much greater plans for this technology than simply using it for a one-off theme park attraction.

The 3 Disney Attractions That Could Have CHANGED THE WORLD

Walt Disney didn't build his theme park empire purely to entertain. He wanted to teach visitors about the world they lived in. More importantly, he wanted to actually CHANGE that world. In his later years, Walt was concerned about the legacy that he would leave behind. He didn't want to be known

The Top 10 Defunct Disneyland Attractions

Disneyland has evolved significantly since its debut in 1955. Take a look at 10 classic attractions from the park that are no more!

Dark Kingdom: The Disturbing Tales Behind 6 Classic Disney Attractions

Disney's theme park rides take guests on an enchanting tour through fairytale worlds where everybody lives happily ever after. But what if the rides were based on the original stories, rather than the Disney versions?

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