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Orlando, the theme park capital of the world, is a huge destination for families, attracting tens of millions of visitors to Disney World and Universal Orlando every year.

The Theme Park Minimalist’s Family-Friendly Guide to Orlando

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It shouldn’t come as a huge surprise that—as CEO of The Walt Disney Company, Bob Iger, announced on May 7—Disney will be opening its newest theme park destination in Abu Dhabi.

How Disney Adults Are Feeling About Disneyland Abu Dhabi

Los Angeles

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We must’ve walked past the refrigerator of our Orange County Airbnb at least six times before we realized it was a secret doorway.

These Hyper-Themed Homes Are the Most Magical Places to Stay Near Disneyland

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It’s my 30th birthday, the sun has just set over Punta Cana, and I’m sitting in an open-air theater watching an episode of SpongeBob Squarepants on a movie screen.

Nickelodeon Adults Want What Disney Adults Have

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Travel writers break down all their purchases on a recent trip. These stories provide readers with itineraries and feed curiosities about how others spend their money on vacation.

Vacation Funds: How Much to Spend on Vacation According to Travel Writers

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I’m a different person when I’m at Disney World.

I Spent 6 Days at Disney World and This Is What It Cost

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Amusement parks may be a staple of summer, but there are drawbacks to visiting when everyone is on vacation: long lines, crowded restaurants, and heat that doesn’t seem to let up, even when those water misters are on full blast.

8 Theme Parks That Go All Out for Halloween and Christmas

New York

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Many New Yorkers would not consider summer to be complete without a trip to Luna Park, Coney Island’s famed amusement park that boasts classic wooden roller coasters and loads of old-school midway games.

A Trippy, Art-Themed Amusement Park Is Coming to NYC

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It’s going to be in the mid-80s in Anaheim all next week—and likely all next month, too.

Today Is the Official Start of Halloween Season—Disneyland Says So

When Philip Swift’s quiet, chain-smoking grandmother passed away, the family scattered her ashes twice—once at the beach and once in a now-defunct smoking area beside Cinderella Castle at Disney World.

The People Who Spread Their Loved Ones' Ashes at Disney World

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Even though Dollywood was hit by a massive flash flood that had staff and visitors wading through waist-high muddy waters, the park did not miss a beat: It was already back up and running the following day.

Dollywood Staff Worked 9 to 5 to Reopen the Day After a Massive Flood

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Flash floods are no joke, and this time, Dolly Parton's beloved Tennessee-based theme park, Dollywood, had to suffer the consequences.

Watch Dolly Parton's Dollywood Get Hit by a Massive Flash Flood

When planning a trip to Walt Disney World in 2022, Stephanie Lanciani couldn’t wait to try out what was then one of the theme park’s newest rides: Avatar Flight of Passage.

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The Theme Park Minimalist’s Family-Friendly Guide to Orlando

How to get the most out of Florida’s famous theme parks — and everything families should check out beyond the park walls

How Disney Adults Are Feeling About Disneyland Abu Dhabi

The announcement of Disney’s newest park brought elation, skepticism, and disappointment

These Hyper-Themed Homes Are the Most Magical Places to Stay Near Disneyland

Find space beds, secret doors, and backyard playgrounds at these wild rental homes in Orange County

Nickelodeon Adults Want What Disney Adults Have

When it comes to cartoon-themed trips, there’s a startling lack of neon orange.

I Spent 6 Days at Disney World and This Is What It Cost

In my regular life, I’m careful with my spending. At Disney World, not so much. Here's how I did on a $1,795 budget.

8 Theme Parks That Go All Out for Halloween and Christmas

Eggnog and roller coasters? A combo we’re willing to try

A Trippy, Art-Themed Amusement Park Is Coming to NYC

This is what happens when art legends reimagine the classic carnival.

Today Is the Official Start of Halloween Season—Disneyland Says So

It still feels like the middle of summer, but it’s never too early for Halloween treats.

The People Who Spread Their Loved Ones' Ashes at Disney World

Some relatives of die-hard Disney fans are willing to break park rules—and state laws—to satisfy their loved ones' last wish: to find eternal peace at the Happiest Place on Earth.

Dollywood Staff Worked 9 to 5 to Reopen the Day After a Massive Flood

The park has been open since the day after the viral natural disaster.

Watch Dolly Parton's Dollywood Get Hit by a Massive Flash Flood

Muddy water levels reached people's waists.

The Plus-Sized Ride 'Testers' Making Theme Parks More Accessible—At Their Own Risk

In the hopes of helping other plus-sized people navigate theme parks and travel more broadly, people like Stephanie Lanciani and Jason Vaughn are recording and sharing their own DIY testing experiences.