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The Top 10 Roller Coasters in the United States of America

A run-down of the 10 best roller coasters that theme parks in the USA have to offer.

Weekly Orlando Theme Parks Rumor and Refurbs Update (December 7, 2013)

This is the weekly rumor and refurbishment update for Orlando-area theme parks for the week of December 1, 2013. Walt Disney World: MyMagic+: It seems there is new news regarding MyMagic+ at Walt Disney World every week. This week saw the discontinuation of Key to the World cards for Disney's All

The Magical Bucket List #4: Ride every version of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

While similar, Disney's various Big Thunder Mountain Railroad attractions are not identical. Have you experienced them all? There are Big Thunder Mountain attractions at four of Disney's theme parks: Disneyland, Disney's Magic Kingdom, Disneyland Paris and Tokyo Disneyland. Hong Kong Disneyland is

Ask the Expert: Top tips for visitors to Disney's Hollywood Studios

Essential tips for visitors to Disney's Hollywood Studios, from Orlando Attractions Magazine editor Matt Roseboom.

Unbuilt Disney: The Excavator at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Disney's Animal Kingdom now has its very own mega-budget roller coaster, Expedition Everest. But the original plans for the park included a very different coaster ride... The backstory for the Dinoland U.S.A. area of Animal Kingdom revolves around the discovery of dinosaur fossils in a former sand

Vintage Disney: Remembering Disney's River Country at Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World's first water park, Disney's River Country, closed forever back in 2001. Let's take a step back in time... Back in the mid-1970s, Walt Disney World was not the sprawling, multi-day resort destination that it is today. The only theme park on offer was the Magic Kingdom, and EPCOT

The Top 5 Rides and Attractions at Disney's Hollywood Studios

A guide to the top 5 rides and attractions at Disney's Hollywood Studios, as rated by Theme Park Tourist readers.

In Pictures: The Evolution of Mickey Mouse at Disney's Theme Parks

Mickey Mouse has evolved significantly since he joined Walt Disney for the opening day of Disneyland in 1955. Take a look back at Mickey's many forms... When Disneyland opened in 1955, it was in many ways very similar to its current incarnation. Indeed, many of the rides that opened that day are

Universal Rises: The Changing Tide in Orlando - Part Two

What's the perfect recipe for Universal's emerging success in Orlando? It all starts in the 1980s, so be sure to catch up on Part One of this feature if you haven't already. Then, flash forward to the end of the 20th century. After decades of being the underdog to the impenetrable Walt Disney World

Insider Review: The World Famous Jungle Cruise at Disney's Magic Kingdom

Throughout Walt Disney World, heritage is a big focus for many guests and Cast Members. The Jungle Cruise is one of those rare attractions that carries both a rich history and a certain level of prestige for the lucky Cast Members who work here. Back in 1955, the Jungle Cruise was an opening day

Weekly Orlando Theme Parks Rumor and Refurbs Update (November 30, 2013)

This is the weekly rumor and refurbishment update for Orlando-area theme parks for the week of November 24, 2013. Walt Disney World: Magic Kingdom: New bus stops at the Magic Kingdom opened on November 24, 2013, bringing the total to thirty-four stops. The new bus stops are replacing the ones

The Magical Bucket List #3 - Fly over Walt Disney World

In the previous installment of our series looking at unusual and amazing experiences at Disney theme park resorts, we suggested heading underground at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. Now, why not soar above the resort? It's possible to take an aerial tour over Walt Disney World, as well as many

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