
I’ll admit that I didn’t give Disney’s Animal Kingdom enough credit during its early years. My brain expected more rides in the vein of other theme parks. Instead, this place thrives in a complete different way.… Read more...
Smart talk and stories behind the magic of theme parks
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I’ll admit that I didn’t give Disney’s Animal Kingdom enough credit during its early years. My brain expected more rides in the vein of other theme parks. Instead, this place thrives in a complete different way.… Read more...
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When the Disney/MGM Studios opened 35 years ago in 1989, it provided an interesting hybrid of a theme park and view behind the scenes. Few early attractions have survived, and Disney has invested a lot in this park lately.… Read more...
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Unlike the other Walt Disney World parks, there’s more consistency at The Magic Kingdom. Even mid-tier attractions are Disney classics. That depth makes it trickier to put together this list. It’s a smaller group than at the original Disneyland, but there’s still a lot to cover.… Read more...