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8 Ingenious Ways That Disney Theme Parks Shield You From the Real World

When you visit a Disney theme park, you're entering a protected fantasy world. Here are 8 ingenious methods that the company uses to shield you from the real world outside the gates.

10 Essential Things That Happen at Disney Theme Parks After Closing Time

Have you ever wondered what happens at Disney theme parks after they close for the night? Here are 10 essential things that Cast Members do to prepare for opening time the next day!

10 Big Ways That Disney Theme Parks Have Changed Since 1955

Disneyland first opened in July 1955. Since then, there have been some BIG changes to Disney's theme parks...

The 21 (Fake) Mountains That Every Disney Fan Needs to Summit

Disney is famous for building enormous fake mountains at its theme parks. How many Disney peaks have you summited?

The History of Disney Theme Parks...in 130 Classic Photos

Join us on a journey through six decades of Disney theme park history, brought to life in 130 classic photographs.

By the Numbers: A Comparison of 11 Different Disney's Theme Parks

Disney's theme parks are the most popular in the world. Let's compare them to see which are the biggest, smallest, busiest and most attraction-packed.

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.

Imagineering the Future: 7 Innovative New Rides That Could Restore Faith in Disney

Disney has been accused by some theme park fans of failing to respond to a series of innovative new rides from rival Universal. But the company actually has a series of new attractions in the pipeline...

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

The 5 Strangest Cast Member Jobs at Disney Theme Parks

Disney's theme parks can be a magical place to work. Sometimes, though, the roles available can be a little unusual... Over the years, Cast Members at Disneyland, Walt Disney World and the company's overseas resorts have been handed some pretty unusual tasks. Over time, some of these have been

The Top 5 New Theme Park Rides in 2013

A host of new theme park rides were opened in 2013. But which were the very best?

The Top 13 Disney Attractions You Can't Ride in America

Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Resort are home to many, many fantastic rides and attractions. Disney's parks in Paris, Tokyo and Hong Kong, though, have a lot to offer... There are some truly incredible rides at the Disneyland Resort Paris, the Tokyo Disney Resort and Hong Kong Disneyland

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