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Magic No More: 22 Lost Rides and Attractions of Disney's Magic Kingdom

Since Disney's Magic Kingdom opened in 1971, a host of rides and shows have come and gone. Let's take a look back at 22 lost attractions from the park.

The 7 Big Restrictions to Walt Disney World's Fastpass+

Are we having a magical experience yet? The newest MyMagic+ caveat has fans steamed. For the better part of a year, Disney has been trying to unroll MyMagic+ as the “next generation” of customer experience, meeting lots of technical difficulties and guest distaste along the way. But something in the

Weekly Orlando Theme Parks Rumor and Refurbs Update (January 25, 2014)

This is the weekly rumor and refurbishment update for Orlando-area theme parks for the week of January 19, 2014. Walt Disney World: MyMagic+: FastPass+ is now available to all guests visiting Walt Disney World. In December of 2013, Disney’s Animal Kingdom became the first park in Walt Disney World

5 Unusual (But Amazing) Jobs We'd Love to Land at Disney Theme Parks

Many people dream of working at Walt Disney World or Disneyland in some capacity. Here are 5 amazing jobs that are even more sought-after than others.

20 New Rides and Attractions at US Theme Parks for 2014

There are a host of new rides and attractions coming to US theme parks in 2014. Here's a round-up of what's in store!

10 Lost Disney Attractions That Were Totally 1980s

The 1980s was an era of change for Disney theme parks, with the debut of Epcot and a "trendier" image under new CEO Michael Eisner. Let's take a look at the attractions that resulted. There were three underlying themes in many of Disney's new attractions in the 1980s. The first was a focus on new

Weekly Orlando Theme Parks Rumor and Refurbs Update (January 18, 2014)

This is the weekly rumor and refurbishment update for Orlando-area theme parks for the week of January 12, 2014. Walt Disney World: Magic Kingdom: A crane is now onsite at the Magic Kingdom next to Cinderella Castle. The crane is there to remove the 500,000 lights used during the castle dream lights

The 6 Coolest Disney Cast Member Jobs

Jobs at Disney's theme parks are highly sought-after, but some are more attractive than others. Here are 6 jobs that carry the "cool factor".

Back to the Future: The History of Tomorrowland at Disney's Theme Parks

It’s often referred to simply as “The Tomorrowland Problem.” Imagineers from the 1950s on have struggled with the simple flaw inherent in the very concept of Tomorrowland: eventually, “tomorrow” becomes “today.” In the years following Disneyland’s 1955 opening, Tomorrowland – one of the park’s five

Universal Rises: The Changing Tide in Orlando - Part Three

Universal Orlando is relentless. In the last 15 years, it has redefined itself among theme park enthusiasts. In Part Two of this series , we explored Universal's recipe for growth and success. No longer does it operate single-day, barely-themed studios parks full of flat facades and rides themed to

Weekly Orlando Theme Parks Rumor and Refurbs Update (January 11, 2014)

This is the weekly rumor and refurbishment update for Orlando-area theme parks for the week of January 5, 2014. Walt Disney World: MyMagic+: Back on December 18, 2013 Disney’s Animal Kingdom forever discarded the old fashion paper FastPasses in favor of the new and supposedly improved FastPass+ (don

The Top 5 Things Disney Cast Members Are NOT Allowed To Do

Cast Member positions at Disney theme parks are highly sought-after. However, once employed, Cast Members must stick to some pretty strict guidelines. For Disney, it's all about maintaining a great "guest experience". Since the early days of Disneyland, when Walt Disney himself walked the streets of

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