Standing in the sunset glow of Batuu… alone ; gazing up at fireworks from a Main Street that’s… empty ; a family perfectly sized to capture that Splash Mountain photo… with no pesky strangers in the log . Anyone who’s made the mistake of mentioning “Disney World” in earshot of a smart speaker or so

There is one type of ride so integral, so thrilling, so ingrained in the history and future of amusement parks, yet so often pushed aside.

Kennywood is one of only two amusement parks in the United States registered as a National Historic Landmark, and it’s got 29 years on the other.

In this feature, we’ll list our choices for the best and worst Central Florida dark rides of some common types (like trackless, flume, and motion-based).

Visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom right now feels a little bit like a trip back in time…

Every once in a while, a Disney attraction doesn’t quite meet your expectations—sometimes in the scariest of ways.

This is a very strange special...

Second-chance coasters: they're more common than you'd think.

What was the most recent IP-free headlining ride at U.S. Disney and Universal Parks? How many years has it been since each debuted a truly original major attraction without a blockbuster movie, character, or brand as its reason for being? You might be surprised...

If you’re reading this, you probably love Disney parks. I do too… and it’s in that context that I feel the need to share an opinion that may or may not be popular with my fellow Disneyphiles.

In a theme park landscape hell-bent on bigger and better, Panic Coaster - Back Daaan aims to give, children and adults alike, a break from the world, a break from reality, and a moment of beautiful panic.

Big Wavez merges the thrills of a drop ride with the interactivity of a shooting gallery; the awe of a visual centerpiece with the splashdown of a shoot-the-chutes.