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Secrets of a Walt Disney World Housekeeping Cast Member

They play an important but largely hidden role in making your stay at Disney resorts a comfortable and happy one. Let's find out the secrets of Disney's Housekeeping staff!

New Extremes: 6 World Record-Breaking Theme Park Rides Opening in 2014

Think you've experienced the most extreme theme park rides in the world? Think again, because 2014 will see a host of new, world record-breaking rides make their debuts. Theme parks are always eager to grab attention and media coverage when they add a new attraction. That's why every year sees a

Derelict Blobbyland: Remembering the Abandoned Mr Blobby Theme Park

Remember Mr Blobby? He once had his very own theme park in Somerset, but its fate echoed that of the character that inspired it. At the height of his fame in the late 1990s, Mr Blobby attracted almost 17 million viewers to the Noel's House Party television show, hosted by Noel Edmonds. The large

Weekly Orlando Theme Parks Rumor and Refurbs Update (January 25, 2014)

This is the weekly rumor and refurbishment update for Orlando-area theme parks for the week of January 19, 2014. Walt Disney World: MyMagic+: FastPass+ is now available to all guests visiting Walt Disney World. In December of 2013, Disney’s Animal Kingdom became the first park in Walt Disney World

Imagineering the Future: 7 Innovative New Rides That Could Restore Faith in Disney

Disney has been accused by some theme park fans of failing to respond to a series of innovative new rides from rival Universal. But the company actually has a series of new attractions in the pipeline...

5 Unusual (But Amazing) Jobs We'd Love to Land at Disney Theme Parks

Many people dream of working at Walt Disney World or Disneyland in some capacity. Here are 5 amazing jobs that are even more sought-after than others.

20 New Rides and Attractions at US Theme Parks for 2014

There are a host of new rides and attractions coming to US theme parks in 2014. Here's a round-up of what's in store!

Florida's Lost Theme Parks: 10 Wonderlands That Are No More

Orlando, Florida is the undisputed theme park capital of the world. But over the last few decades, a host of theme parks have opened their gates in the Sunshine State, only to close them again shortly afterwards. The opening of Walt Disney World in 1971 transformed the Florida tourism market. Since

3 Extreme Roller Coasters That Pushed The Limits Too Far

Roller coaster designers are always looking to push the boundaries to generate new levels of excitement. Sometimes, though, they can go too far... The basic concept of a gravity-driven roller coaster has evolved substantially over the past two centuries, and coasters now come in a variety of shapes

10 Lost Disney Attractions That Were Totally 1980s

The 1980s was an era of change for Disney theme parks, with the debut of Epcot and a "trendier" image under new CEO Michael Eisner. Let's take a look at the attractions that resulted. There were three underlying themes in many of Disney's new attractions in the 1980s. The first was a focus on new

Retro Thrills: 6 Lost Alton Towers Attractions from the 1980s

Bermuda shorts. Kylie Minogue. The Goonies . All unforgettable elements of the 1980s - as are these 6 classic Alton Towers attractions from the park's early years. Alton Towers in the 1980s was a very different place to the current park. Run by eccentric entrepreneur John Broome, the park was

Weekly Orlando Theme Parks Rumor and Refurbs Update (January 18, 2014)

This is the weekly rumor and refurbishment update for Orlando-area theme parks for the week of January 12, 2014. Walt Disney World: Magic Kingdom: A crane is now onsite at the Magic Kingdom next to Cinderella Castle. The crane is there to remove the 500,000 lights used during the castle dream lights

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