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  • Roller coaster at Lagoon Amusement Park
    By Kareem Gantt 17 hours ago

    Utah's Family-Owned Amusement Park Is A Nostalgic Haven For Thrill Seekers Near Salt Lake City

    This family-owned amusement park is a nostalgic haven that combines an old west theme with exciting rides for thrill seekers near Salt Lake City.

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  • An areal view of Six Flags Over Texas
    By Kareem Gantt 3 days ago

    Texas' Newest Roller Coaster Is Set To Break Six World Records

    In 2026, a thrilling roller coaster in Texas will be unveiled, breaking a total of six world records and making theme park history in the Lone Star state.

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  • Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland
    By Erin De Santiago 3 days ago

    10 Things You Didn't Realize Could Get You Banned From Disney

    Plenty of people are aware of the obvious things that can get you kicked out of the Disney Parks, but some infractions might come as a surprise.

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  • Side view of the castle, the entrance to Magic Kingdom Park in Walt Disney World Resort, a theme park complex based in Orlando, Florida, USA, pictured on a gray, cloudy day
    By Christine Pickering 4 days ago

    Disney World Vs Disneyland: Which Is The Better Amusement Park?

    Everyone has an opinion, from frequent Disney visitors to those who just want to chime in online, so let's try to figure out which Disney park is really better.

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  • Yellow brick road winding through moss-covered trees in spooky way Land of Oz
    By Olivia Typaldos 5 days ago

    This North Carolina Theme Park Was A Total Bust By 1980 - Now It's A Nostalgic Must-Visit For Families

    The mountains of North Carolina are home to this small but family-friendly theme park that only operates for a limited number of days per year.

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  • Ruined brick high rise with broken windows and bare walls Heritage Tower South Carolina
    By Olivia Typaldos 5 days ago

    South Carolina's Once-Thriving Theme Park Now Has Only An Abandoned Hotel Left Of Its Legacy

    Visit the site of this former South Carolina vacation spot to see its abandoned hotel tower, now a symbol of a televangelist empire's dramatic collapse.

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  • Theme parks rides at Stricker's Grove, Ohio
    By Rene Bennett 5 days ago

    Ohio's Nostalgic Amusement Park Is Only Open 4 Days A Year And Is Full Of Old-School Fun Near Cincinnati

    This small park is home to two hand-built wooden roller coasters and has been family-operated for over 100 years — but visiting requires a little planning.

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  • Staff watch the monorail arriving at the Disney World resort in Orlando in 1971
    By Rebecca High 9 days ago

    Taking A Trip To Disney World Was So Much Cheaper In The '70s

    It's not only a small world but an expensive one, too. See how the cost of a modern trip to the "happiest place on Earth" stacks up against retro price tags.

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  • People arriving at the entrance gate to Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World
    By Rene Bennett 13 days ago

    Disney's Popular Hollywood Studios Ride That Just Isn't Worth The Long Lines

    A popular Disney World attraction keeps drawing massive crowds, but many visitors say the long waits and exhausting queue simply don't match the experience.

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  • Guests swim in the clear blue waters of Volcano Bay
    By Christine Pickering 14 days ago

    This Wildly Popular Universal Orlando Water Park Is Closing For Refurbishment In 2026

    Before planning your next trip to Universal Orlando Resort, take note of this months-long park closure that could limit your fun and impact your annual pass.

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  • The Barrier Reef Water Slide at Splish Splash in Long Island
    By Joe Orovic 15 days ago

    New York's Largest Water Park Is A Family-Friendly Paradise With Water Coasters And Wave Pools On Long Island

    For a local New York getaway, visit the largest water park in the state on Long Island, with thrilling rides and relaxing wave pools to suit the whole family.

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  • Interior view of Woodbine Mall & Fantasy Fair in Toronto
    By Leslie Veliz 20 days ago

    Canada's Nostalgic Mall In Toronto Is A Gem With Shops, An Indoor Amusement Park, And '80s Vibes

    In Toronto, this nostalgic Canadian shopping mall blends retro architecture, quirky shops, and old-school indoor amusement rides that feel frozen in the 1980s.

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  • Expedition Everest ride at Disney's Animal Kingdom in Orlando, Florida
    By Rebecca High 22 days ago

    This New Themed Land At Disney's Animal Kingdom Is Opening In 2027

    One Walt Disney World themed area is closing to make room for a new land in Animal Kingdom, based on a popular animated movie and set to open sometime in 2027.

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  • Guests entering Universal Islands of Adventure in Orlando
    By Leslie Veliz 25 days ago

    The Islands Of Adventure Attraction And Award-Winning Universal Restaurant That's Closing Permanently By 2027

    Universal's Islands of Adventure is about to go through some changes, including the shuttering of one of the park's lands, and with it a popular restaurant.

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  • Tree of Life and pond in the Animal Kingdom park of Walt Disney World Resort
    By Rene Bennett 30 days ago

    Not Epcot, Not Magic Kingdom: This Is Disney World's Largest Park

    While Epcot and Magic Kingdom are some of the most visited parks at Orlando’s Disney World, there is one that overshadows them all as the largest.

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  • Aerial view of Walt Disney World welcome sign over the highway in Orlando, Florida
    By Christine Pickering 30 days ago

    This Is The Best Restaurant In Any Disney Park For 2026 (And It's Not In EPCOT)

    According to one readers' choice list, this eatery in Walt Disney World is the best Disney restaurant in the world, thanks to its unique menu and interior.

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  • Brownstone Adventure Sports Park in Portland, Connecticut, with inflatable water obstacles, ziplines, and a beach area
    By Anahid Akkam 1 month ago

    Between Hartford And New Haven Is Connecticut's Once-Thriving Quarry That's Now A Haven For Outdoor Fun

    In Connecticut, this transformed quarry features kayaking, wakeboarding, cliff jumping, inflatable water courses, scuba diving areas, and ziplining.

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  • Knoebels amusement park in Elysburg, Pennsylvania
    By Jenna Busch 1 month ago

    Not Disney, Not Universal: This Pennsylvania Destination Has The Best Amusement Park Restaurant In 2026

    One historic Pennsylvania amusement park is drawing attention in 2026 for its award-winning restaurant, low prices, and surprisingly varied menu.

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  • Abandoned carousel in New Orleans
    By Reannon Muth 1 month ago

    What Really Happens To The Rides After An Amusement Park Closes Forever?

    After a theme park shuts down, its rides don't just disappear. Here's where they go and how some still resurface years — or even decades — later.

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  • A view of roller coasters at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio.
    By Erika W. Smith 1 month ago

    5 Of America's 10 Best Amusement Parks For 2026 Have One Thing In Common (And It's Location-Based)

    When thinking of theme parks, the mind usually conjures images of palm trees and beaches — but the best parks are actually scattered all around the country.

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  • Fireworks in the sky against a colorfully lit theme park castle
    By Kala Barba-Court 1 month ago

    How Families Are Avoiding Burnout At Disney With The 3-2-1 Strategy

    Heading to a Disney park with the family in tow can be a stressful experience, but fear not; the fabulous 3-2-1 strategy is here to save the day.

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  • Kemah Boardwalk, Texas
    By Leslie Veliz 1 month ago

    One State Has More Amusement Parks Than California Or Florida, Here Are The 5 Best

    Texas has more amusement parks than any state in the U.S. and the number is expected to increase. These 5 parks are the best in the Lone Star State.

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  • Disney Shanghai at night
    By Reannon Muth 1 month ago

    Disney World Has A Lot More Going On After Closing Time Than You Realize

    After the crowds leave Disney World, the parks don't exactly shut down. Here's a look at what goes on behind the scenes long after closing time.

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  • A water park with an outdoor pool and slides housed within a glass building.
    By Jenna Busch 1 month ago

    Nebraska's Newest And Largest Indoor Water Park Is A Family-Friendly Destination Outside Omaha Set To Open In 2027

    Nebraska is getting a new, mega-sized water park in 2027 with indoor and outdoor features, plus family-friendly amenities and familiar characters.

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  • A monorail train passes behind a Mickey Mouse balloon on the grounds of Epcot theme park at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, on a bright day, as three visitors walk by
    By Christine Pickering 1 month ago

    This Wildly Popular Disney World Attraction Is Not Worth Waiting In Line For: Here's Why

    Regardless of how popular a ride might seem, the line might come more from kids obsessed with the movie rather than a love for a good theme park ride.

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  • Colorful and snaking slides at Water World in Federal Heights, Colorado
    By Jen Ottolino 1 month ago

    The Iconic Colorado Water Park That's Reopening In Summer 2026 With Brand New Attractions

    Everyone loves a water park in the hot summer months -- the slides, the wave pools, all of it -- and there's a great one in Colorado that just got even better.

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  • Entrance sign to Universal Studios Hollywood
    By Garrett Palm 1 month ago

    Universal Studios Hollywood's First High-Speed Outdoor Roller Coaster Is Set To Open In 2026

    The first-ever high-speed outdoor roller coaster is about to open at Universal Studios in 2026, and here’s what you need to know.

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