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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

Editorial: With FastPass+, Walt Disney World brings back the E-Ticket

Remember the days when Disney's rides were labelled as E-Tickets, D-Tickets, C-Tickets and so on? Guess what? They're back. Walt Disney World has spent much of the past year testing and finally rolling out its FastPass+ system. In a nutshell, this allows guests at Disney resorts to pre-book time

Insider Review: The Great Movie Ride at Disney's Hollywood Studios

When it was first built, the Great Movie Ride was the centerpiece of Disney-MGM Studios (now Disney’s Hollywood Studios). Upon entering the park, guests could see straight down the main drag to a stunning replica of what was then known as Mann’s Chinese Theatre. This iconic ride was in fact the

Weekly Orlando Theme Parks Rumor and Refurbs Update (November 16, 2013)

This is the weekly rumor and refurbishment update for Orlando-area theme parks for the week of November 2, 2013. Walt Disney World: MyMagic+: There are a few more changes coming to MyMagic+ at Walt Disney World. Disney’s Pop Century Resort will be the first resort at Walt Disney World to only issue

Weekly Orlando Theme Parks Rumor and Refurbs Update (November 16, 2013)

This is the weekly rumor and refurbishment update for Orlando-area theme parks for the week of November 16, 2013.

Weekly Orlando Theme Parks Rumor and Refurbs Update (October 19, 2013)

This is the weekly rumor and refurbishment update for Orlando-area theme parks for the week of October 13, 2013. Walt Disney World: Hollywood Studios: Glow with the Show had its Fantasmic! debut on October 15. Glow with the Show is a concept that incorporates light up Mickey ears. The Mickey ears

What happens to a Disney FastPass+ reservation when a ride breaks down?

The new FastPass+ system enables guests to pre-book rides on Walt Disney World's major attractions. But what happens if a ride breaks down during your time slot? Since we posted our review of the MyMagic+ system , including FastPass+, we've been asked this question by several readers. Fortunately, I

Weekly Orlando Theme Parks Rumor and Refurbs Update (September 21, 2013)

This is the weekly rumor and refurbishment update for Orlando-area theme parks for the week of September 15, 2013. Walt Disney World Attractions: Princess Fairytale Hall has officially opened on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 and is drawing large crowds. Wait times have been averaging around 60

The Best Theme Park Writing of the Week: September 8 - 14

We're sharing our favorite Google+ posts and thoughts. Even if Google's social network may not have the fan base or appeal of Facebook or Twitter, it's a great place to share and repost industry reviews, announcements, photos, and thoughts. Believe it or not, there's a lot of great stuff going on on

Disney World's MyMagic+ Review, Including FastPass+ and MagicBands

MyMagic+ is a massive project being implemented at Walt Disney World and includes the introduction of FastPass+, the MagicBands, and the touch-to-pay system. Let’s get started with the MagicBand. The MagicBand is a “rubber”-like wristband that contains a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chip

Disney World's MyMagic+ Review, Including FastPass+ and MagicBands

MyMagic+ is a massive project being implemented at Walt Disney World and includes the introduction of FastPass+, the MagicBands, and the touch-to-pay system. Let’s get started with the MagicBand. The MagicBand is a “rubber”-like wristband that contains a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chip

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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