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
Truth is stranger than fiction. Reality TV is often a wild ride, but it can range from tame dating shows and game shows, to concepts that are so out-there that you wonder how the series ever got on the air. During 2023, as many scripted shows were put on pause during the now-resolved writers and … Read more
He’s baring it all. The boss of the popular Max reality show, “Naked Attraction,” has revealed the casting process for the controversial nude dating show. “What’s happening in the States right now is [like how the UK reacted] seven or so years ago,” executive producer Darrell Olsen told The Hollywood Reporter. “You have ‘I can’t … Read more
She loves her husband’s naked attraction. Kelly Ripa wasn’t afraid to go below the belt on the Wednesday, Sept. 27 episode of “Live with Kelly and Mark.” The 52-year-old morning show host delved into a conversation about the new hit Max series “Naked Attraction” with her co-host and husband Mark Consuelos, 52, and joked that he had … Read more
Sex sells. “Naked Attraction,” a British reality dating series recently added to Max where contestants appear fully nude, is currently No. 1 on the streamer’s Top 10 Series list. The NSFW show follows contestants as they date “in reverse” by only seeing their potential suitors’ body parts — starting with the feet and ending with … Read more
Abby Lee Miller is “setting the record straight” after admitting last week to being attracted to high school football players on Sofia Franklyn’s “Sofia with an F” podcast. “I do like those hot, athletic, muscular types of guys — the jocks,” the former “Dance Moms” star, 57, said in a video posted to Instagram on Monday after … Read more
He’s Chicago’s biggest celebrity. A massive snapping turtle sunbaking on some logs in the Chicago River has captured the hearts of locals, who have affectionately dubbed it “Chonkasaurus.” A video of the giant reptile was posted online by Twitter user Joey Santore, who filmed it as he kayaked along the river. The 50-second clip shows … Read more
Cat got your town? Just in case cats didn’t already own the internet: A fat feline named has become the top-rated tourist attraction in the Polish town of Szczecin, bellying aside the locale’s actual historical landmarks. The black-and-white meow-nument, named Gacek — which means “long-eared bat” in Polish — boasts a whopping five stars on … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My husband is 38; I am 36. We have been together for 13 years, married for 11. We never wanted children, although we have some pets. My problem is, we’ve fallen into a parent-child relationship, where I’m starting to feel like the child. He enables me to the point that if I’m the … Read more