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Going Fishing: When Universal Studios’s ‘Jaws’ Ride Terrorized Park Guests
The original 'Jaws' ride at Universal Studios Florida closed after two months—but not before terrorizing theme park guests (and their children).
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12 Amazing Underground Destinations to Visit
Discover some of the world’s most amazing underground tourist destinations, from the Edinburgh Vaults to the Basilica Cistern in Turkey.
LEGOLAND Reveals Christmas Tree Made of Over 364,000 LEGO Bricks
LEGOLAND has a lot to offer, including at 35-foot LEGO tree.
The 10 Most Fun U.S. Cities in 2024
Two Floridian cities made it on the list—can you guess which ones?
LEGOLAND New York Is Hiring a Master Model Builder
Of all the LEGOLAND jobs, this is probably the most hands-on.
7 of the Creepiest Abandoned Amusement Parks in the U.S.
From Holy Land USA to Chippewa Lake Park, discover some of the eeriest abandoned amusement parks across the United States.
Goofy Gastronomy: Disney World Is Now Home to Its First Michelin-Starred Restaurant
The $295-per-plate dining experience includes seven courses but no costumed characters.
10 Facts About Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios
In the weeks leading up to Halloween, the family-friendly characters that normally populate Universal Studios are replaced with killer clowns and chainsaw-wielding maniacs.
Why There Are No Ghosts in Hong Kong Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion Ride
Mystic Manor in Hong Kong Disneyland manages to honor the original Haunted Mansion ride while respecting cultural sensitivities at the same time.
Watch a Baby Chimpanzee Explore Coney Island in 1936
Shorty the Chimpanzee rides the merry-go-round and climbs on the Ferris wheel in this lighthearted 1936 newsreel.
The Origins of 15 Classic Carnival Rides
From the Ferris wheel to the Tilt-a-Whirl, carnival rides have some fascinating origin stories. Discover more about the history of these popular attractions here.
The 10 Most Popular Theme Parks in the U.S., According to Visitor Reviews
Which of the nation’s most-visited theme parks cracked the top 10? Turns out, it wasn’t one of Disney’s own.
Felonious Floats and Pumpkin Cakes: Check Out These Recipes From ‘The Unofficial Universal Theme Parks Cookbook’
You don’t have to go all the way to Honeydukes to enjoy a good Pumpkin Cake—Ashley Craft’s latest cookbook has you covered.
Take a Ride Through the Scandalous History of the Tunnel of Love
You don't see too many Tunnel of Love rides at amusement parks today, but they once served an important—and risqué—social function.
The 10 Most Popular Tourist Attractions in the U.S.
Embrace your tourist status on your next vacation and pay a visit to one of these destinations.
11 Fun Facts About Coney Island
Like a rollercoaster, New York City’s Coney Island has ridden along a lengthy and bumpy history.
See What 5 Classic Theme Park Rides Look Like With the Lights On
Dark rides like Space Mountain are a lot less magical in full lighting.
See What It's Like to Climb South Korea's 230-Foot-Tall Walkable Rollercoaster
SpaceWalk allows visitors to experience the aerial twists and turns of a rollercoaster without strapping into a car first.
The 10 Tallest Roller Coasters on Earth
Attention, adrenaline-junkies: The steel behemoths on this list of the tallest roller coasters in the world will not disappoint.
Meal Ticket: This Man Goes to Six Flags Just for the Food
A man figured out that a season pass to Six Flags meant he could eat for about 20 cents per meal. It's a good plan, but you have to really like chicken balls.
15 Movie-Inspired Theme Park Rides That Cost More Than the Movies Themselves
From Disney's Splash Mountain to Universal's Jaws: The Ride, these theme park attractions exceeded the budgets of their movie inspirations several times over.
4 Ways Amusement Parks of the Past Were Not So Amusing
Today's amusement parks have long lines, loud rides, and obnoxious patrons—but amusement parks of yore were far worse. They were bloody, sexist, racist, and basically a hellish mess.
Fowl Play: The Mystery Surrounding Fabio's Fatal Goose-to-Face Collision
In 1999, swarthy actor/model Fabio hopped on a roller coaster at Busch Gardens. He returned with a bloody face and a dead goose. But there's more than one theory to what exactly happened.
11 Attractions From Disneyland's Opening Day
Many of these rides from Disneyland's grand opening in 1955 are still staples of the California theme park today.