Disney designers use a brilliant trick to keep you immersed in the fantasy.

AMUSEMENT PARKS
One man’s dream was a city planner’s nightmare.
Ever wondered if a theme park is just another name for an amusement park? Discover the real distinctions.
Spend less time waiting in line and more time holding on for dear life.
The original 'Jaws' ride at Universal Studios Florida closed after two months—but not before terrorizing theme park guests (and their children).
Of all the LEGOLAND jobs, this is probably the most hands-on.
From Holy Land USA to Chippewa Lake Park, discover some of the eeriest abandoned amusement parks across the United States.
The $295-per-plate dining experience includes seven courses but no costumed characters.
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.
Mystic Manor in Hong Kong Disneyland manages to honor the original Haunted Mansion ride while respecting cultural sensitivities at the same time.
Shorty the Chimpanzee rides the merry-go-round and climbs on the Ferris wheel in this lighthearted 1936 newsreel.
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.
Which of the nation’s most-visited theme parks cracked the top 10? Turns out, it wasn’t one of Disney’s own.
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.
You don't see too many Tunnel of Love rides at amusement parks today, but they once served an important—and risqué—social function.
Embrace your tourist status on your next vacation and pay a visit to one of these destinations.