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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.
AMUSEMENT PARKS
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.
You'll Be Able to Visit Howl's Moving Castle at the New Studio Ghibli Theme Park in Japan
When the new Studio Ghibli theme park opens in Japan, guests will get to see a giant replica of Howl's Moving Castle from the 2004 Hayao Miyazaki film.
12 Out-of-This-World Facts About Disney's Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Whether you’ve traveled to Disney's Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge or just ogled at it online, there are so many hidden details in the land to discover.
The Psychological Tricks Disney Parks Use to Make Long Wait Times More Bearable
Wait times at Disney World and Disneyland can get long, but Imagineers use clever strategies to make the hours move faster.
21 Defunct Disney Park Rides and Lands
Did you know that Jackie Chan, Whoopi Goldberg, and Cher were once featured in a Disney ride? It sounds fun, but Superstar Limo didn't last long—and neither did these other Disney rides and lands.
The Coney Island Attraction That Took Its Riders to Hell
In 1905, visitors to Coney Island paid 10 cents to experience Dreamland amusement park’s latest—and most unusual—attraction: a water ride called 'Hell Gate.'
The Teddy Roosevelt-Inspired Roller Coaster That Killed 7 People at Coney Island
Between 1907 and 1915, Coney Island's Rough Rider-themed roller coaster killed seven people in two separate incidents.
Action Park: New Book Goes Inside America's Most Dangerous Amusement Park
In the late 1970s, ski resort owner Gene Mulvihill transformed a mountain in rural New Jersey into a one-of-a-kind amusement destination that left guests in charge of their own fun. Get the inside story on 'Class Action Park' from Mulvihill's son Andy and
Take a Virtual Ride on Hundeprutterutchebane, Denmark’s Infamous ‘Dog Fart’ Rollercoaster
Hundeprutterutchebane isn't the fastest roller coaster out there, but its commitment to the dog fart theme may leave you feeling queasy by the end.
See Disneyland as You’ve Never Seen It Before: Completely Empty
Disneyland in California has been closed for over a month due to coronavirus, and this video shows the park's eerie, empty attractions.
Take a Virtual Tour of Space Mountain and Other Famous Disney World and Disneyland Rides
Disneyland and Walt Disney World may be closed, but you can still experience Disney magic at home with a virtual ride tour.
Florida to Open Its First-Ever Snow Park
At Snowcat Ridge in Dade City, Florida, guests will tube down a giant slope, build snowmen in a play dome, and sip cocoa by a bonfire.
The Secret Basketball Court Hidden Inside Disneyland's Matterhorn Mountain
The oft-rumored basketball court inside the Matterhorn Bobsleds ride at Disneyland is real—and the Disney+ docuseries "The Imagineering Story" gives fans a behind-the-scenes look.
The Most Popular Tourist Attractions in Each State
In 2018, Americans took about 1.8 billion trips for leisure purposes alone. But what types of attractions do they visit during those trips?
Six Flags's 30-Hour Couples Coffin Challenge Is the Ultimate Relationship Test
If you feel comfortable sharing personal space with your partner, test your relationship by spending 30 hours in a coffin with them at Six Flags America this Halloween season.
The World’s Fastest Roller Coaster Travels Nearly 150 mph
On November 4, 2010, Formula Rossa, the world’s fastest roller coaster, opened in Abu Dhabi’s Ferrari World—the first Ferrari-themed amusement park in the world to be dedicated to the Italian sports car.
Ghost Town in the Sky—a ‘Cursed’ Theme Park in North Carolina—Has Hit the Market for $5.95 Million
The abandoned, Wild West-themed amusement park is now for sale, but it comes with a questionable history …
Universal’s New Harry Potter Ride Features One Creature That Never Made It Into the Movies
One factor making Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure unique: it includes the Blast-Ended Skrewt, a creature from the books who was neglected in the movies.
Wizarding World Orlando’s New Roller Coaster Is Full of Harry Potter Easter Eggs
The new Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure ride at Universal Studio Orlando's Wizarding World of Harry Potter is a must-see for Potterheads.
Harry Potter Fans Are Waiting 10 Hours or More to Ride Hagrid’s Roller Coaster
Universal Orlando just opened up their newest ride: Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure. And diehard fans are willing to spend half their day waiting to ride it.
Alien Encounter: The Life and Death of Walt Disney World's Scariest Ride Ever
It didn't have drops or turns, but ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter was the most terrifying ride at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, in the 1990s.