Lost in Time: 12 Epcot World Showcase Pavilions That Were Never Built
Over the years, many new pavilions have been proposed for Epcot’s World Showcase, but never built. Let’s take a look at 12 of the most interesting.
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Secrets of a Walt Disney World Housekeeping Cast Member
They play an important but largely hidden role in making your stay at Disney resorts a comfortable and happy one. Let’s find out the secrets of Disney’s Housekeeping staff!
New Extremes: 6 World Record-Breaking Theme Park Rides Opening in 2014
Think you’ve experienced the most extreme theme park rides in the world? Think again, because 2014 will see a host of new, world record-breaking rides make their debuts. Theme parks are always eager to grab attention and media coverage when they add a new attraction. That’s why every year sees a host of “world first”…
Derelict Blobbyland: Remembering the Abandoned Mr Blobby Theme Park
Remember Mr Blobby? He once had his very own theme park in Somerset, but its fate echoed that of the character that inspired it. At the height of his fame in the late 1990s, Mr Blobby attracted almost 17 million viewers to the Noel’s House Party television show, hosted by Noel Edmonds. The large, pink…
Weekly Orlando Theme Parks Rumor and Refurbs Update (January 25, 2014)
This is the weekly rumor and refurbishment update for Orlando-area theme parks for the week of January 19, 2014. Walt Disney World: MyMagic+: FastPass+ is now available to all guests visiting Walt Disney World. In December of 2013, Disney’s Animal Kingdom became the first park in Walt Disney World to convert to FastPass+ only. During…
Imagineering the Future: 7 Innovative New Rides That Could Restore Faith in Disney
Disney has been accused by some theme park fans of failing to respond to a series of innovative new rides from rival Universal. But the company actually has a series of new attractions in the pipeline…
5 Unusual (But Amazing) Jobs We’d Love to Land at Disney Theme Parks
Many people dream of working at Walt Disney World or Disneyland in some capacity. Here are 5 amazing jobs that are even more sought-after than others.
20 New Rides and Attractions at US Theme Parks for 2014
There are a host of new rides and attractions coming to US theme parks in 2014. Here’s a round-up of what’s in store!
Florida’s Lost Theme Parks: 10 Wonderlands That Are No More
Orlando, Florida is the undisputed theme park capital of the world. But over the last few decades, a host of theme parks have opened their gates in the Sunshine State, only to close them again shortly afterwards. The opening of Walt Disney World in 1971 transformed the Florida tourism market. Since then, a number of…
3 Extreme Roller Coasters That Pushed The Limits Too Far
Roller coaster designers are always looking to push the boundaries to generate new levels of excitement. Sometimes, though, they can go too far… The basic concept of a gravity-driven roller coaster has evolved substantially over the past two centuries, and coasters now come in a variety of shapes, sizes and types. Traditional wooden coasters live…