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5 Amazing Disney Inventions That Changed Theme Parks Forever

Take a look at 5 of the very best inventions by Walt Disney Imagineering.

The Top 10 Theme Park Christmas Events

Theme Park Tourist's round-up of the world's best theme park Christmas events.

Vintage Disney: Remembering Adventure Thru Inner Space at Disneyland

Take a look back at Adventure Thru Inner Space, Disneyland's first ever Omnimover dark ride. When Disneyland first opened in 1955, Tomorrowland was in something of an unfinished state. Although Walt Disney worked hard to add new attractions to the area, by 1967 it was time for a major overhaul. New

The Magical Bucket List #4: Ride every version of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

While similar, Disney's various Big Thunder Mountain Railroad attractions are not identical. Have you experienced them all? There are Big Thunder Mountain attractions at four of Disney's theme parks: Disneyland, Disney's Magic Kingdom, Disneyland Paris and Tokyo Disneyland. Hong Kong Disneyland is

In Pictures: The Evolution of Mickey Mouse at Disney's Theme Parks

Mickey Mouse has evolved significantly since he joined Walt Disney for the opening day of Disneyland in 1955. Take a look back at Mickey's many forms... When Disneyland opened in 1955, it was in many ways very similar to its current incarnation. Indeed, many of the rides that opened that day are

The 5 Scariest Disney Theme Park Rides and Attractions

Disney rides are hardly renowned for being terrifying. But little ones and scaredy-cat adults may get a fright from these 5 rides and shows. Okay, so we realise that most adults will never be truly scared by a Disney attraction. And even children are unlikely to be spooked by rides such as the

The Magical Bucket List #1 - Tour Walt Disney's Apartment at Disneyland

See how Walt Disney lived while he was building Disney - above Main Street, USA itself.`

Unbuilt Disney: Rock Candy Mountain at Disneyland

Learn all about Rock Candy Mountain, a sickly-sweet attraction that was planned for Disneyland but never built. Almost as soon as Disneyland opened in 1955, Walt Disney and his Imagineers began to consider ideas for additions to the fledgling park. One of these was Rocky Candy Mountain, an enormous

Complete Guide to Disneyland Resort's 2013 Holiday Offerings

Oh, the weather outside's delightful... Wait, that's not right. But what else can you expect from Disneyland Resort, where an 80-degree Halloween season leads into a similarly warm build up to Christmas. That hasn't stopped the Californian pair of parks from wrapping up more holiday offerings than

Vintage Disney: Remembering the Skyway at Disneyland and Magic Kingdom

Do you remember the Skyway at Disneyland and Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom? Here are some great pictures to refresh your memory! Disneyland's version of the Skyway opened just a year after the park itself, on June 23, 1956. It was built by Swiss specialist Von Roll, and was the first aerial

The Top 10 Rides and Attractions at the Disneyland Resort

A guide to the very best rides and attractions that the Disneyland Resort in California has to offer.

What to Pack for Your Orlando Theme Park Holiday

No matter which hotel you choose or which theme park you spend the most time in, packing the right items will save you both time and money on your Florida holiday.

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