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6 Truly Bizarre Incidents That Really Happened at Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World has welcomed hundreds of millions of visitors since its opening day in 1971. Inevitably, some truly weird things have happened at the resort during that time. In fact, the bizarre incidents started even before the Magic Kingdom threw open its gates, and have continued right through

The 10 Most Blatant Knock-Offs of Disney Theme Park Attractions

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, so they say. Disney's Imagineers should feel VERY flattered by these 10 brazen attempts to clone rides at Disney theme parks.

5 Surprising Ways That Visiting Theme Parks Improves Your Health (Without You Realising It)

The next time you visit a theme park, consider these hidden ways that you are benefiting your health - probably without even realising it.

15 Things That are Hidden Underground at Disney's Magic Kingdom

Disney's Magic Kingdom is the most popular theme park in the world. Buried underneath its surface is an underground complex of staggering scope and scale...

Video: The 2 Major Innovations in Disney's Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

When it opens in Spring 2014, the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train roller coaster at Disney's Magic Kingdom will boast two innovative new features. Disney had previously revealed that the coaster would feature a new ride system that will see its trains swing from side to side as they round the corners in its

9 American Presidents Who Got Bizarre New Jobs at Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World has resurrected a host of dead presidents using the magic of audio-animatronic technology - and put them to work in some truly bizarre new jobs.

Weekly Orlando Theme Parks Rumor and Refurbs Update (April 12, 2014)

This is the weekly rumor and refurbishment update for the Orlando-area theme parks for the week of April 6, 2014. Walt Disney World MyMagic+ Walt Disney World Annual Passholders have begun receiving their MagicBands in the mail and mine arrived last week. It did not come in the “Incredibles” themed

10 New Attractions Rumored to be on Their Way to Universal Orlando

The Universal Orlando Resort has promised to add a major new attraction every single year. Take a look at what might be in store.

10 Strange Facts About the Disney-Universal Theme Park Rivalry

Disney and Universal are now known as bitter rivals in the theme park industry. But that hasn't always been the case - in fact, the two firms share more in common than you may realize. For much of the past three decades - ever since Universal announced plans to build a theme park in Florida in the

6 Strange Things That You'd Only Ever See at a Disney Theme Park

Disney's theme parks are meant to offer a fantastical, idealised view of the world. Sometimes, though, the scenes witnessed at the parks can be bizarre even by Disney's standards. Occasionally, Disney does so something so out-of-this-world that it appears unusual even in the context of a theme park

The 20 New Rides, Shops and Restaurants Coming to Walt Disney World by 2017

There are huge swathes of new rides, shops and restaurants due to open at Walt Disney World by 2017. Here's an update on the latest confirmed and rumored additions to the resort.

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!

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