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Why the UK Will Never See a New Wooden Roller Coaster

The UK will never see a new wooden roller coaster. Click here to read why.

The Top 5 Drop Rides at UK Theme Parks

No theme park is complete without a drop tower: here are five of the UK's finest.

Weekly Orlando Theme Parks Rumor and Refurbs Update (October 12, 2013)

This is the weekly rumor and refurbishment update for Orlando-area theme parks for the week of October 6, 2013. Walt Disney World: Magic Kingdom: Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom , a popular interactive card game will be getting a more difficult “Hard” level. There are currently three levels in the

Tales from the Towers: Is the legend of Hex's Chained Oak real?

Hex - The Legend of the Towers is a popular ride at Alton Towers, and tells the story of a mystical, cursed oak tree. But is there any truth behind the attraction's storyline?

The Top 5 Restaurants at Universal Studios Hollywood

A guide to the top 5 dining outlets at Universal Studios Hollywood.

What happens to a Disney FastPass+ reservation when a ride breaks down?

The new FastPass+ system enables guests to pre-book rides on Walt Disney World's major attractions. But what happens if a ride breaks down during your time slot? Since we posted our review of the MyMagic+ system , including FastPass+, we've been asked this question by several readers. Fortunately, I

UK Theme Park Round-Up - September Review and October 2013 Preview

A look back at September and a preview of the scares to come from the UK parks in October.

Tales from the Towers: Britannia Park, the doomed rival to Alton Towers' crown

With Alton Towers established as Britain's leading theme park, rivals lined up to try and take the crown in the 1980s. Let's learn about one, the doomed Britannia Park.

SeaFun: SeaWorld Orlando update for October 2013

SeaFun's Stephan Hoevenaar provides an update on SeaWorld Orlando, including details of upcoming events during October 2013. We once again welcome Stephan Hoevenaar of the excellent SeaFun.com . Below, he provides an update on SeaWorld Orlando, including details of upcoming events during October

9 Strange Things Disney Cast Members Learn to Do

Working as a Cast Member helps you hone some unusual skills you might not get anywhere else. Every Disney Cast Member learns the basics of doing the Disney point, navigating the parks, and interacting with guests during their training. However, there are many other skills that Cast Members tend to

Weekly Orlando Theme Parks Rumor and Refurbs Update (October 5, 2013)

This is the weekly rumor and refurbishment update for Orlando-area theme parks for the week of September 29, 2013. Walt Disney World: MyMagic+: A new round of testing for the MyMagic+ system at the Walt Disney World Resort began on October 1 and will last until October 31, although guests staying in

The Best Theme Park Writing of the Week: September 28 - October 4

Check out this week’s awesome happenings on Google+! Even if Google's social network may not have the fan base or appeal of Facebook or Twitter, it's a great place to share and repost industry reviews, announcements, photos, and thoughts. Believe it or not, there's a lot of great stuff going on on

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