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The 6 BIG Changes Coming to the Universal Orlando Resort

Universal Orlando is experiencing unprecedented success - and owner Comcast plans to invest hundreds of millions to keep improving the resort. Last week, we highlighted the 10 big changes that are coming to Walt Disney World over the next few years. Whereas Disney is focusing on what it believes

UK Theme Park Round-Up - February Review and March Preview 2014

Your essential news update for UK theme parks for the February and March 2014 period. February and March, the first two months of the UK theme park season. Even though most parks stay closed until March, we got a small glimpse of the upcoming season this February, with Alton Towers opening select

24 Intriguing Hidden Secrets at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Disney's Animal Kingdom is the youngest of Walt Disney World's four theme parks. Like the others, it is packed with small details created by Disney's Imagineers. Perhaps more than any other Disney park, Disney's Animal Kingdom is one where guests can benefit from slowing down and taking a closer

The 10 Most Luxurious (And Expensive!) Walt Disney World Hotel Rooms

Walt Disney World is home to a variety of on-site hotels designed to suit the budgets of most visitors. But if you have really deep pockets, you might want to stay in one of these incredibly luxurious rooms.

Weekly Orlando Theme Parks Rumor and Refurbs Update (March 8, 2014)

This is the weekly rumor and refurbishment update for the Orlando-area theme parks for the week of March 2, 2014. Walt Disney World Disney announced a 24-hour event that will occur at Walt Disney World in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California. The “Rock Your Disney Side Party” will take place

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

34 Intriguing Hidden Secrets at Walt Disney World's Epcot

Walt Disney World's Epcot is a sprawling theme park packed with hidden details. It's easy to miss the level of craftmanship on show as you race around the park. Epcot was constructed at the enormous cost of between $800 million and $1.4 billion, and opened back in 1982. That level of investment

The Top 10 Defunct Disneyland Attractions

Disneyland has evolved significantly since its debut in 1955. Take a look at 10 classic attractions from the park that are no more!

25 Intriguing Hidden Secrets at Disney's Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom is packed with rides and shows. But there are dozens of hidden details that are easy to miss as you race from one attraction to another. Disney's Imagineers have packed every area of the park with hidden secrets and quirky elements that the vast majority of guests

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?

25 Haunting Images of Creepy Abandoned Roller Coasters

Once, these towering roller coasters offered entertainment to thousands and thousands of thrill-seekers. Now, they stand rotting, rusting and abandoned.

The Top 50 New Theme Park Rides and Attractions Opening in 2014

2014 promises to be a big year for the world's theme parks. Take a look at 50 new rides and attractions that will be on offer at theme parks across the globe!

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