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Brian

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Biography

Just your friendly neighborhood fan of tropical hideaways, Victorian boardwalks, mid-century tomorrows, ancient temples, and cursed forests! In between dreaming of Dole Whips, I'm a museum experience developer. I'm also the researcher behind Theme Park Tourist's Legend Library – filled with stories of Lost Legends, Modern Marvels, Declassified Disasters, and more.

Articles by Brian:

5 Retired Coaster Concepts That Are Fading Away Forever

Innovation is the name of the game, but not every new attraction concept gets (or stays) off the ground.

The Perfect 21st Century Attraction is Here...and it Wasn't Built by Disney or Universal

Can you unlock the secrets of the Valley of the Unknown? Descend into a living adventure video game and uncover the island's history... if you can.

8 EXTINCT Disney Lands That are Gone Forever (and What Replaced Them)

Not every land at Disney Parks becomes an instant and beloved classic...

7 Icy Additions That Will Transform Disneyland Resort into a "Frozen" Wonderland

Are you feeling the freeze yet? A host of Frozen activities have descended on Disneyland Resort just in time for winter.

7 Strange Rides Based on Movies That Really Shouldn't Work (But Somehow Still Do)

The collaboration between amusement parks and movies is totally natural... Until things get weird.

11 Beloved and Lost Disney Dark Rides That Are Gone Forever

Like all attractions, dark rides can't last forever. Here we've collected eleven of the most well-loved, defended, and celebrated dark rides on Earth that you can't ride anymore.

11 Short-Lived Disney and Universal Attractions You Might Not Even Remember

The unfortunate truth is that not every ride lasts forever. That said, most last longer than these ones!

The Top 5 Theme Parks with the Most Roller Coasters in the World

The amusement park industry has changed its golden standard. If coasters were currency, we've listed the five richest parks for you to indulge in.

8 Hotels That Let You Sleep INSIDE a Theme Park

Let's face it: spending the night inside your favorite theme park is probably one of the coolest ideas on Earth. Problem is that there are precious few legal ways to do it. But all is not lost...

The Complete History of Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights

As the cool air settles across the United States, a dark and sinister force has emerged in Orlando...

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