Fans of Walt Disney World are in for a wild ride. As construction for the upcoming Piston Peak National Park at the Florida theme park ramps up, much of Frontierland in Magic Kingdom is slowly being replaced — and fans aren’t thrilled. Popular Disney Blog Inside the Magic reported that large sections of the area … Read more
Walt Disney World has always prided itself on its spotless upkeep — but a growing horde of tourists has made it harder to maintain the park’s pristine condition. One popular ride at Disney’s Magic Kingdom has fallen victim to the constant crowds of guests and tourists, long wait times and people treating the theme parks … Read more
Disney World’s Villains Land may be the fairest of them all. A new report from the Wall Street Journal revealed what fans can expect from Disney World’s soon-to-be-opened addition to Magic Kingdom. The project, which is currently under construction, was referred to as “by far the most ambitious period” in Disney Imagineering’s history by Bruce … Read more
It’s the circle of life. Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a new permit calling for “facility demolition” of the Animal Kingdom’s beloved Tree of Life landmark at Walt Disney World in Florida. The permit, filed Monday, Dec. 22, in Orange County, taps Whiting-Turner, a contractor Disney uses for large-scale projects, Inside the Magic reported. Walt … Read more
Disney World guests who love Aerosmith will have to “dream on.” Without any warning, Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, removed the fan-favorite Aerosmith pre-show video that played before boarding the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The presentation featured band frontman Steven Tyler, guitarists Joe Perry, Tom Hamilton, Brad Whitford and … Read more
At the Rockefeller Center rink, people’s patience is skating on thin ice. New York’s most beloved holiday destination is also the world’s most overcrowded, according to a new study sure to bother Big Apple natives notoriously defensive of their city. Holafly, an e-SIM provider, analyzed TripAdvisor reviews across November, December and January, scouring reviews for … Read more
Are you surprised? This is what she’s been reduced to! Glenn Close has responded to the harsh reviews “All’s Fair” has received since its Tuesday premiere with a surprising Instagram post connected to her hit 1987 movie “Fatal Attraction.” Close – who stars in the new Ryan Murphy-created legal drama alongside Kim Kardashian, Naomi Watts, Sarah Paulson, Niecy … Read more
They wish they could vanish them with their wand. Residents of Glenfinnan, Scotland are up in arms over a tourist craze that’s seen “Harry Potter” fans overrun their famous bridge, putting a strain on local infrastructure. Originally built to commemorate the Jacobite rising of 1745 that began in their rural village, the Glenfinnan Viaduct was … Read more
Mouseheads may forgive — but they don’t forget. Disney World execs recently had fans fuming over the unwelcome news that the Magic Kingdom would be losing three iconic attractions — but some theme park junkies appear to be still getting over a closure that took place more than a decade ago. Aficionados of America’s marquee amusement park … Read more
They’re sad about the happiest place on Earth. Disney World fans are fuming after the theme park announced the closure of three of its most iconic attractions: Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat. The beloved destinations are set to shutter on July 7 to make way for Piston Peak National … Read more
Hopefully, they don’t “fall” asleep. An acrophobia-inducing attraction in China is taking relaxing to new heights by allowing lazy daredevils to lounge in a bed situated on the edge of an over 320-foot cliff, as seen in a viral video. Located in Mangshan National Forest Park in Chenzhou, the Cliff Bed Experience was launched to … Read more
It’s the ultimate tourist trap. Trying to avoid crowds this Christmas? You might want to steer clear of Universal Studios, which is reportedly the most overcrowded tourist attraction on Earth come wintertime, according to a study by student travel company Rustic Pathways. “Some attractions remain overcrowded in winter, as everyone has the same idea of … Read more
It will be built brick by brick. Minecraft will soon be a theme park attraction at a to-be-announced location in the United States. Microsoft-owned Mojang, creators of the best-selling video game, will partner with British amusement giant Merlin Entertainments, operator of New York’s Legoland and Madame Tussauds — along with countless attractions across the pond. Minecraft … Read more
It rocks! A new 360-degree skyline attraction at Rockefeller Center is guaranteed to bring you a step — or a few hundred — above the rest. Top of the Rock unveiled its brand-new Skylift ride — a stunning ascending circular platform that propels up to 13 riders 900 feet in the air. The attraction, which … Read more
This museum is as timeless as its artifacts. The Metropolitan Museum of Art recently ranked number one on a countdown of the 20 most popular US businesses of all time on Yelp. The review site released the lofty list to celebrate its 20th birthday next month, rating businesses based on total volume, ratings of reviews … Read more
The more, the merrier. A recent study conducted by researchers at Seattle University unveiled a new sexuality called “symbiosexual.” According to research recently published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior, it’s described as an “attraction to the energy, multidimensionality and power shared between people in relationships.” A person identifying with this feeling connects to the energy … Read more
A popular UK tourist attraction has lost a whopping $170,000 worth of donations after it banned cash. Visitors to the Roman Baths in Bath have been stopped from throwing money into the historic attraction and are instead asked to make a contactless payment. But the move has had devastating consequences. The charity organisation behind the … Read more
The world is in a New York state of mind. The Empire State Building was ranked the top tourist attraction on the planet in TripAdvisor’s newly-released 2024 Traveler’s Choice Awards, with the 102-floor skyscraper towering over the likes of the Eiffel Tower and Rome’s Colosseum. A visit to Midtown Manhattan’s most iconic tall building — completed … Read more
A tree chopped in half by an angry retired couple in a bitter boundary feud has since become an unlikely tourist attraction – and even has Google reviews. Bharat Mistry was left gutted in 2021 when Irene and Graham Lee sliced half the branches off the 16ft fir that had stood outside their homes for … Read more
Hikers in Hawaii will have to find a new way to reach the Heavens. The legendary Haiku Staircase on Oahu, Hawaii will finally be demolished after tourists continued to trespass on the legendary landmark despite repeated warnings. According to the Honolulu City Government, the iconic site will be torn down by the end of this … Read more