Disney World is reducing theme park hours beginning Sept. 8
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Disney World is reducing theme park hours beginning Sept. 8

Walt Disney World’s theme parks have been open for nearly a month now and Disney has been regularly making operational modifications to everything from health and safety guidelines to ride procedures to dining offerings in the parks. This has now extended to park hours, with Walt Disney World’s website showing reduced opening hours across all…

D23 celebrates 65 years of the Disney theme park with stand-alone fall issue
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D23 celebrates 65 years of the Disney theme park with stand-alone fall issue

Sixty-five years ago, Disneyland welcomed its first guests to enjoy a new kind of experience: a Disney theme park. To celebrate, the D23 publication Disney twenty-three has created a special stand-alone issue that looks at the development and evolution of the Disney theme park.

An appreciation for on-ride performers – DePaoli on DeParks
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An appreciation for on-ride performers – DePaoli on DeParks

I’ve always loved the kind of attraction that mixed my love of theme park rides with live entertainment. I’m talking about the sorts of rides that have live performers on the attraction, guiding the story. These performers can often make or break your ride experience, but I feel they’re often overlooked and under-appreciated. Let’s take…

The Rumor Queue: Super Nintendo World will use augmented reality
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The Rumor Queue: Super Nintendo World will use augmented reality

Super Nintendo World was perhaps the most anticipated theme park event of 2020. Due to the worldwide pandemic, the land’s opening was delayed in Japan with no set grand opening date. But now, rumors have arisen about this expansion to Universal Studios Japan, Universal Orlando, Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Studios Singapore.

Dollywood welcomes ‘Everyday Heroes’ for $39, everyone else pays kids’ price
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Dollywood welcomes ‘Everyday Heroes’ for $39, everyone else pays kids’ price

Nestled in Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains, Dollywood is arguably one of America’s most beautiful theme parks. To recognize frontline workers, first responders, public employees and military currently serving our communities and country, Dollywood is offering an “Everyday Heroes” admission ticket for $39 (a savings of $40). In addition, everyone in the general public can purchase…