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!
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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’ Discoveryland style (with none of its substance)…
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 original themed lands – was set in the then-distant 1986….
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 “classic” movies. It is a powerhouse resort, dedicated…
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’t plusses make everything better? Of course!). Apparently,…
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.
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…
Unbuilt Disney: The Great Muppet Movie Ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Take a look at a never-built parody of the Great Movie Ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, which would have starred Jim Henson’s Muppets.
The 5 Strangest Cast Member Jobs at Disney Theme Parks
Disney’s theme parks can be a magical place to work. Sometimes, though, the roles available can be a little unusual… Over the years, Cast Members at Disneyland, Walt Disney World and the company’s overseas resorts have been handed some pretty unusual tasks. Over time, some of these have been eliminated, but often only to be…
The Top 5 New Theme Park Rides in 2013
A host of new theme park rides were opened in 2013. But which were the very best?