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15 New Rides and Attractions at UK Theme Parks for 2014

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

Would You Ride...Cannon Coaster, The Insane Roller Coaster That Jumped a GAP in its Track?

In 1902, New York's Coney Island amusement park planned to install a new roller coaster with a unique feature - a gap in its track. The idea of George Francis Meyer's Cannon Coaster was that the train would leap over the gap, in a thrilling effect that had never been attempted before. Had the park

Use the Force, Mickey: What's Happening With Star Wars at Disney's Theme Parks?

The world of Tomorrow set a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away? It’s possible to varying degrees, according to a lot of folks in the Disney Parks sphere. Imagine, after all, Disneyland’s Tomorrowland. After an unsuccessful and quickly-reversed attempt to give the land Disneyland Paris’

Back to the Future: The History of Tomorrowland at Disney's Theme Parks

It’s often referred to simply as “The Tomorrowland Problem.” Imagineers from the 1950s on have struggled with the simple flaw inherent in the very concept of Tomorrowland: eventually, “tomorrow” becomes “today.” In the years following Disneyland’s 1955 opening, Tomorrowland – one of the park’s five

Universal Rises: The Changing Tide in Orlando - Part Three

Universal Orlando is relentless. In the last 15 years, it has redefined itself among theme park enthusiasts. In Part Two of this series , we explored Universal's recipe for growth and success. No longer does it operate single-day, barely-themed studios parks full of flat facades and rides themed to

Weekly Orlando Theme Parks Rumor and Refurbs Update (January 11, 2014)

This is the weekly rumor and refurbishment update for Orlando-area theme parks for the week of January 5, 2014. Walt Disney World: MyMagic+: Back on December 18, 2013 Disney’s Animal Kingdom forever discarded the old fashion paper FastPasses in favor of the new and supposedly improved FastPass+ (don

The Future of Theme Parks: 5 Innovative Ride Concepts for 2020

Take a look at 5 amazing concepts that show how theme park rides could evolve in the future.

The Top 5 Things Disney Cast Members Are NOT Allowed To Do

Cast Member positions at Disney theme parks are highly sought-after. However, once employed, Cast Members must stick to some pretty strict guidelines. For Disney, it's all about maintaining a great "guest experience". Since the early days of Disneyland, when Walt Disney himself walked the streets of

In Photos: 10 Amazingly Creepy Abandoned Amusement Parks

There's nothing more atmospheric than an abandoned amusement park. Here are some stunning images of 10 wonderlands that stopped operating long ago.

Ringing in the New Year with Universal Orlando

Universal Orlando rang in the New Year in a big way with a massive party at CityWalk. They rolled out the red carpet for any guest willing to shell out over $100 for a night of food, drink, music, and dancing at some of the hottest clubs in Orlando. New Years Red Carpet Universal rolls out the red

UK Theme Park Round-Up - December 2013 Review and January 2014 Preview

Your news update covering UK theme parks for the December 2013 and January 2014 period.

Walt Disney World Photo Update: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, New Bus Stops and Polynesian Resort

It’s a New Year and what better way to celebrate 2014 than a photo update from the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. Magic Kingdom Bus Stops: In December of 2013, new bus stops opened at the Magic Kingdom and it is a huge expansion. I bet the bus stops triumph New Fantasyland as the largest

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