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A Look Back at What Could Have Been: The S.S. Disney

November 13, 2020 by Brian Delpozo

The truth behind Disney's floating theme park that never was.

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Disney World Could’ve Been Very Different If It Weren’t for Beer

November 10, 2020 by Brian Delpozo

The story behind Disney's unbuilt St. Louis theme park.

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The History of Disney Parks’ Fantasmic!

November 9, 2020 by Brian Delpozo

The story behind Disney's Fantasmic, and how the show has evolved over the last two-plus decades.

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The History and Myths of Disney’s Skyway — and How it Led to the Skyliner

November 4, 2020 by Brian Delpozo

The history of Disney's Skyway, the true reasons they closed, and how it led to the Disney Skyliner.

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Why The Opening Of Universal Studios Florida Was a Complete Disaster

October 21, 2020 by Brian Delpozo

The real story behind Universal Studios Florida's opening day, and how the park rebounded from it disastrous opening.

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Why The Opening Of Universal Studios Florida Was a Complete Disaster

October 12, 2020 by Drew Rasor

Before the Universal Orlando Resort became a theme park juggernaut to rival Disney World, the opening of its maiden park put Universal on shaky ground.

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Disney Worlds Adventurers Club: Why Did They Destroy This Beloved Secret

October 5, 2020 by Nathan Schmidt

Discover the fun-filled zaniness of the long-lost Adventurers Club, and how it continues to influence Disney parks and the hearts of fans around the world.

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Omnimovers: How Disney Revolutionized Theme Park Rides

October 4, 2020 by Nathan Schmidt

Ever wonder what makes rides like Haunted Mansion and Journey of the Little Mermaid work? Find out all about how the omnimover changed the way Imagineers designed dark rides.

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