There are many wonderful theme parks across the globe. How might one approach the daunting task of narrowing the list down to the ten best? One way would be to use the Liseberg Applause Award…
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Let’s explore Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Yes, Walt Disney World’s fourth park is a zoo with live animals. But it is so much more than that. There are compelling shows, engaging e-ticket rides, some wonderful dining choices (including Tiffin’s–mmm!), and other…
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What’s coming to the U.S. Disney parks in 2021?
With Disney World marking its 50th anniversary in October, this was supposed to be a huge year for the Florida resort. But the pandemic continues to disrupt just about everything, including the Mouse’s birthday celebration….
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Everything you always wanted to know about “it’s a small world”
It’s one of the Disney park’s most famous and popular attractions. Chances are you’ve been on it (multiple times I’m guessing). But despite its prominence, I’ll bet there are many things about “it’s a small…
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The 10 most iconic steel roller coasters
Once Disneyland opened Matterhorn Bobsleds, the world’s first tubular steel roller coaster, in 1959, steel coasters gained popularity and eventually overtook wooden coasters in sheer numbers. With more then 5,000 now dotting the planet, which…
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It’s NOT beginning to look a lot like Christmas at parks
Yes, theme parks are celebrating the holidays with special seasonal events this year. A surprising number of them, actually, are decking their midways and pouring steaming cups of hot chocolate. But, like almost everything else…
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Imagineering a new (maskless) way to visit theme parks
No masks? No social distancing? No hand sanitizer? No kidding! Ex-Walt Disney Imagineer Eddie Sotto has a plan for theme parks to safely welcome guests so they can party like it’s (pre-pandemic) 2019. Read my…
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Longing for thrills on Roller Coaster Day
The coronavirus pandemic has put all of us on an emotional roller coaster. It has also prevented most of us (myself included) from riding any actual roller coasters. So, how were we supposed to celebrate…
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Visiting Walt Disney World During the Pandemic
It’s more or less the same magical place. But, like nearly everything else these days, Disney World has adopted new policies and made a number of operational changes. If you are thinking about visiting Mickey’s…
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Retaining Passholders in the Season of COVID-19
Issuing refunds, offering new benefits, upgrading membership levels, making up for lost days (and then some): These are some of the ways that parks are responding to the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on season…
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