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Frozen Ever After at EPCOT Reopens With More Lifelike Anna and Elsa Animatronics
EPCOT’s Frozen Ever After is about to look a whole lot more like the movie. Walt Disney World is giving… READ MORE
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Is It Time to Retire the Term “Vortex Replacement”?
Seven years after Vortex ran its final rides at Kings Island on Oct. 27, 2019, the phrase “Vortex replacement” may… READ MORE
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From Americana to Holiday World: The Time-Capsule Story of Firecracker
Holiday World’s Firecracker isn’t just another spinning ride—it’s a piece of Midwest park history with a second (and third) life.… READ MORE
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Universal Studios Hollywood’s First High-Speed Outdoor Coaster Is “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift”
Universal Studios Hollywood is about to put pedal to the metal. “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift,” the park’s first-ever high-speed… READ MORE
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Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort Spa Named a Top 100 Spa in North America
Following a milestone 10th anniversary in 2024, Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa is starting 2025 with national recognition, as The… READ MORE
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