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32 Intriguing Hidden Secrets at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Disney's Hollywood Studios is home to some of Walt Disney World's best rides and shows - and it's also packed full of small details that are easily overlooked. The park opened in 1989, one year ahead of rival Universal Studios Florida. It was accused of being light on rides, and worthy of only a

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?

Weekly Orlando Theme Parks Rumor and Refurbs Update (March 1, 2014)

This is the weekly rumor and refurbishment update for the Orlando-area theme parks for the week of February 23, 2014. Walt Disney World: Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade will officially debut at the Magic Kingdom on Sunday March 9, 2014. There will likely be no

Magical Nostalgia: 60 Lost Attractions of Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World has evolved significantly over the last four decades. Join us on a voyage of nostalgia as we take a look at 57 attractions that have come and gone since 1971.

The Top 5 4-D Movies in the World

Take a look at 5 of the very best 4-D movie attractions at theme parks all over the globe.

The Top 10 Disney Animated Movies That Aren't Yet Theme Park Attractions

Over the years, Disney has based dozens of attractions on its animated movies. But there are still some classics that are yet to undergo the theme park treatment.

10 Mind-Boggling Statistics About Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World is the most popular theme park resort in the world, and operates on a scale unlike any other. Here are 10 incredible statistics about the resort.

13 Tasks That Disney Cast Members Must Repeat Over and Over Again

Working at Disney theme parks can be incredibly rewarding and fun. There's no escaping the repetition involved in many roles, however - here are a few tasks that Cast Members repeat time and time again.

Cut! The Top 14 Defunct Disney's Hollywood Studios Attractions

Disney's Hollywood Studios made its debut in 1989 with a mere handful of attractions. Take a look back at 11 rides and shows from the park that are no more.

10 Incredible Disney Theme Park Lands That Were Never Built

Over the years, Disney has devised a host of new "lands" for its theme parks across the globe. Many have become reality, but still more never left the drawing board. Take a look at 10 that didn't make it.

Queue-Jumping Showdown: Walt Disney's World FastPass+ vs. Universal Express

Walt Disney World has rolled out a new queue-jumping system, FastPass+. Take a look at how it compares to Universal Express at rival Universal Orlando.

3 Unusual Things That Disney Cast Members Are Trained To Do

Training for a Cast Member role at Walt Disney World is not like training for most other jobs. Here are three unusual things that some Cast Members must learn to master.

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