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BODY WARS: The "Inside" Story of the Lost Epcot E-Ticket That Left Riders Queasy

LOST LEGENDS: Body Wars: Prepare for an unbelievable journey through the incredible human machine! Today, we trace the in-depth story behind Epcot's lost Wonders of Life and its would-be E-Ticket. How did a cutting-edge thrill ride go from a headliner to a walk-on in a matter of months? What became of the ruins within the Wonders of Life pavilion? Today, we miniaturize to the size of a cell for a rough and wild adventure that you'll never forget...

Lost Legends: How California Adventure's One Soarin' Success Spread Around The World

LOST LEGENDS: Soarin' Over California: When California Adventure opened, successes were few and far between. But the ride's starring E-Ticket was Soarin' Over California, a hang-gliding adventure that proved so popular, it spread across the globe. Take flight on this lost wonder and explore the in-depth story behind its creation, what it was like to ride, how it spread Around the World, and why it's gone today.

Journey into YOUR Imagination: The Unimaginable Story Behind the Ride Epcot Fans Hated

DISASTER FILES: Journey into YOUR Imagination: What happens when "One Little Spark" fizzles out? As the new millennium neared, Epcot readied for an international celebration by giving a well-deserved facelift to a distinctly-80s park. En route, they made at least one horrifying mistake... The beloved Lost Legend Journey into Imagination made way for the most hated ride Epcot's ever had... This is how.

The Living Seas: How Budget Cuts, Broken Promises and a Killer Dolphin Doomed an Epcot Classic

How did Disney build such an amazing facility, why did it struggle, and what does the future hold for Epcot’s oddest pavilion? Let’s dive into the complex history of what we once knew as The Living Seas.

Here's How DVC Experts Hack the Holidays at Walt Disney World

Spending the holidays at a Disney park is one of the greatest opportunities for a theme park tourist. And who would understand the best strategies for such a visit more than the Disney Vacation Club experts who participate in our roundtable discussions?

Behind the Ride: How Frozen Ever After Forged Into The Future While Paying Homage to its Past

Frozen Ever After is a bold new usage of the same space at the Norway Pavilion. It’s also considered the first step toward reimagining the entire World Showcase for the 21st century.

5 Reasons Soarin' Around the World Doesn't Quite Live Up to the Original

Roughly 15 years after its debut in California, and about 10 following its Orlando opening, Disney reimagined the “Soarin' over California” film into a new, grander package: Soarin' around the World. Yet, in doing so, Disney seems to have lost some of the magic that made the original Soarin' such a beloved attraction.

The FULL Story: Why Disney is Killing the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

“You are traveling through another dimension, a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind. A journey into a wondrous land of imagination. Next stop, the Twilight Zone!”

5 Areas of Walt Disney World That HAVE to be Visited at Night

At night, Imagineers are completely in control of the things your eye can see – they can dictate what color light should bounce bounce off a building. They can decide what parts of an attraction should be visible and which ones should remain hidden. The attractions and parks at night are completely designed.

Here’s Everything That Closes When a Storm Hits Walt Disney World

Here's a list of everything you can expect to be closed at Walt Disney World's theme parks if the forecast calls for less than magical conditions:

Walt Disney World Has an Ultra-Exclusive Enclave You'll (Probably) Never Visit

While living with Mickey can be pricey, life is still pretty magical at Golden Oak.

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