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11 Places You (Literally) Can't Avoid Visiting at Disney's Animal Kingdom

When you're at Disney's Animal Kingdom, there are some places you just have to go. No matter what else is on your agenda, there’s one spot you can’t help visiting on a trip to Disney’s Animal Kingdom – the restroom . While these stops probably aren’t considered the highlight of your trip, there’s no

20 BIG Numbers That Show Just How HUGE Walt Disney World Really Is

Walt Disney World is HUGE. Here are 20 numbers that really show just how big the theme park resort really is...

5 Theme Park Attractions That Walt Disney Might Build If He Were Alive Today

Walt Disney pushed the boundaries of amusement park technology when he opened Disneyland in 1955. What kind of rides and attractions might he build if he were still around today?

The ONE Walt Disney World Spot EVERY Parent Must Know About

Keep the kids happy without ice cream and souvenirs with this handy Disney hotspot.

10 Insanely Expensive Elements of Walt Disney World You'll Never Even See

It's expensive to visit Walt Disney World. But it's expensive to run it, too...

6 Awesome Spots That Tell the Story of DinoLand USA at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Wondering about that tacky carnival dripping with dinosaurs in the midst of Animal Kingdom? These spots will get you to the bottom of this area's rich storyline. To the average tourist, DinoLand USA looks horribly out of place in a Disney theme park. This area is everything that the Disney name is

In Photos: The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at Disney's Magic Kingdom

The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train officially opens on May 28, 2014 at the Magic Kingdom, but it’s certainly a sight to see. The roller coaster and the faux mountain that it winds around have become the visual centerpieces of the New Fantasyland area of the Magic Kingdom. Fittingly, Disney has lavished

The 9 Best and Worst Things About Life as a Theme Park Character

Characters and mascots are an essential part of the theme park experience, particularly at Disney theme parks. But what are the pros and cons of meeting-and-greeting guests every day?

5 Ways That Disney World Would be Different if Walt Disney Had Lived Longer

Walt Disney had grand plans for his Florida resort before he died in 1966. How different might Walt Disney World look if the man who conceived it had lived longer?

8 Completely Untrue "Facts" Many People Believe About Walt Disney World

A number of myths and legends relating to Walt Disney World have become accepted "facts" among many fans of the resort. Here are 8 that are not based in reality...

3 Enormous Mega-Resorts That Tried (And Failed) to Top Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World is firmly established as the world's most popular theme park resort. But that hasn't stopped others from trying to knock it off its perch...

5 Cheap Tricks That Disney Plays on its Theme Park Visitors

Disney's theme park attractions are some of the most expensive ever built. But some of the special effects used within theme are surprisingly low-tech...

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