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Photos: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Polynesian Construction Update

The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at the Magic Kingdom is nearing completion after over two years of construction. Trees and greenery are now being placed on the mountain and New Fantasyland is finally starting to feel less like a construction zone and more like an immersive experience. Disney has not

10 Key Differences Between Disney's FastPass and FastPass+ Systems

Walt Disney World has phased out its FastPass queue-jumping system in favor of a new version dubbed FastPass+. Let's examine the key differences between the two systems.

Journey into the Past: 15 Lost Rides and Attractions of Epcot

Since Epcot opened in 1982, a host of rides and shows have come and gone. Let's take a look back at 14 lost attractions from Walt Disney World's second theme park.

Don't Look Down: The Tallest New Theme Park Rides for 2014

Take a look at three extraordinarily tall new theme park attractions that will make their debuts in 2014.

Uniquely Magical: The 3 New Wizarding Worlds of Harry Potter

Universal is set to introduce three new Wizarding Worlds of Harry Potter over the next couple of years. Each is expected to offer its own unique experiences for Potter fans. Most attention is focused on the spring 2014 debut of Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida, but two other Wizarding

Weekly Orlando Theme Parks Rumor and Refurbs Update (February 1, 2014)

This is the weekly rumor and refurbishment update for the Orlando-area theme parks for the week of January 26, 2014. Walt Disney World: MyMagic+: Randomly selected Annual Passholders will now be able to take part in MyMagic+ testing. Passholders that participate in the testing will be able to order

Not So Magical: The 5 Most Disastrous Disney Attractions Of All Time

Disney's Imagineers have a deserved reputation for creating some of the greatest theme park rides on the planet. Sometimes, though, even they can get it wrong...

Prototype Thrills: 5 Amazing New Theme Park Ride Concepts for 2014 and Beyond

Theme park ride manufacturers are always innovating. Here's a look at 4 amazing new concepts that are set to debut at theme parks around the world in 2014 and beyond.

Magic No More: 22 Lost Rides and Attractions of Disney's Magic Kingdom

Since Disney's Magic Kingdom opened in 1971, a host of rides and shows have come and gone. Let's take a look back at 22 lost attractions from the park.

The 7 Big Restrictions to Walt Disney World's Fastpass+

Are we having a magical experience yet? The newest MyMagic+ caveat has fans steamed. For the better part of a year, Disney has been trying to unroll MyMagic+ as the “next generation” of customer experience, meeting lots of technical difficulties and guest distaste along the way. But something in the

Images: An Aerial View of the Abandoned Disney's River Country Water Park

Walt Disney World's first water park, Disney's River Country, was closed back in 2001. Let's take a look at how nature has overrun the attractions.

The Top 10 Defunct Universal Studios Florida Attractions

Universal Orlando has a policy of ripping out old attractions and replacing them with new ones when they become out-of-date. Here are 10 long-lost rides and shows that have a special place in our hearts.

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