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Have Disney World Ticket Prices Ever Gone DOWN?

June 15, 2019 by Brian Delpozo

Over its nearly 50-year history, ticket prices at Walt Disney World have increased substantially. But have ticket prices ever gone DOWN? We take a closer look.

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Why These Disney Pre-Shows Are the Best We’ve Ever Seen

May 26, 2019 by Debra Martin Koma

A large part of any Disney attraction experience is actually what happens BEFORE the show or ride even starts -- the pre-show. Attractions come and attractions go, but here's why these Disney pre-shows will live on in our memories.

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What Epcot Was Really Supposed to Be

May 22, 2019 by Molly McCormack

Did you know EPCOT was originally developed as a community where 20000 people would live, work, and play? Find out more about what Epcot was supposed to be here!

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6 Retired Disney World Animatronics We Miss

May 10, 2019 by Molly McCormack

While we understand that sometimes theme park attractions have to close to make way for new magic, we can't help but miss some of Disney's awesome audio-animatronics! Here are six retired animatronics we miss the most.

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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Disney World’s Kilimanjaro Safaris

May 6, 2019 by Molly McCormack

Kilimanjaro Safaris has been the flagship attraction at Disney's Animal Kingdom since it opened in 1998. It's a fan favorite because of the live animals. Check out these five fun facts about Kilimanjaro Safaris.

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New Book on Freedomland Dives into the Park’s Many Disney Connections

May 6, 2019 by Chuck Schmidt

"Freedomland U.S.A.: The Definitive History" is a deep dive into a theme park that captured folks’ imaginations back in the 1960s … and still captivates those who remember visiting the park during their youth. It also delves into Freedomland's many Disney connections.

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I Bet You Don’t Know Which Attraction Was Inspired By Fantasia

May 3, 2019 by Molly McCormack

Fantasia had a rocky box office premiere and was not shown the way Walt Disney intended. Find out more about the original concept for Fantasia, and what hit Walt Disney World attraction was inspired by it.

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What’s Left of Disney-MGM Studios 30 Years Later

May 1, 2019 by Molly McCormack

Disney's Hollywood Studios turns 30 this week! The park has undergone quite a few transformations over the past three decades, and continues to evolve and expand. Check out what still stands from the original Disney-MGM Studios.

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7 Things Die-Hard Twilight Zone Fans Should Look for in Disney World’s Tower Of Terror

April 24, 2019 by Molly McCormack

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is one of the most iconic attractions in Disney's Hollywood Studios. The elevator-drop ride is based on television series The Twilight Zone, and the Imagineers hid tons of Easter eggs for fans of the series to find! Here are 7 things die-hard Twilight Zone fans should look for next time they ride The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror.

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The Big Problem with Disney’s Tomorrowland

March 20, 2019 by Molly McCormack

Tomorrowland is historically the hardest land for Imagineers to design. The trouble with Tomorrowland is simple: tomorrow always comes. So how do you create a land that feels like the future, when the future will inevitably catch up with you?

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