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New technology will make Disney World experience quick and easy

The interactive queues are just one of many technological advancements that Disney is working on to speed up wait times and make the amusement park experience more enjoyable for families.

Good luck enforcing bedtime at Lego-themed hotel in Carlsbad, Calif.

And from its rear patio -- where you can find another Lego dragon, speaking demurely and passing gas in a bathtub -- it's about 50 paces to the front gate of the Legoland theme park.

Food, music, topiaries, celebs all featured at Epcot garden festival

Someone hit on the idea of holding a garden festival to attract hard-core gardeners who weren't drawn to theme parks.

Six Flags reports strong fourth-quarter profits

Citing strong attendance growth at its theme parks in 2012 and a hefty tax benefit, Six Flags Entertainment Corp. on Wednesday reported strong earnings for the fourth quarter.

Go off-leash and fancy-free in Florida

From lodging that offers special pet beds, to beaches with off-leash play, to theme parks with nearby kennels, many places across the state accommodate visitors with pets.

Disney World dreams even bigger with New Fantasyland

Fantasyland is the most popular land in the most popular Disney park in the world (the company has 11 theme parks in the United States, Europe and Asia).

A look ahead at 2013 travel trends

Next summer will see the popular 3-D ride based on the Transformers movies opening at Universal's theme park in Orlando.

Harry Potter's world worked magic for overlooked Universal Orlando

These days, it is harder to impress theme park visitors, says Mike West, executive producer of Universal Creative, who is deeply involved in the Transformers attraction.

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Central Florida: theme park round-up

Summer is getting a late start this year at Orlando's theme parks.

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This $6 price hike makes Magic Kingdom the most expensive of the Disney theme parks.

Company known for river trips announces ocean ship

While the big ships are popular and have introduced cruising to a new generation, some...

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Imi Knoebel Wikipedia

For the Pennsylvanian amusement park, see Knoebels.

Amusement Parks on Fire Album Cover Photos

A comprehensive gallery of Amusement Parks on Fire album covers.

NBC's Parenthood: Max-imum Effort?

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At Universal Theme Park, a V.I.P. Ticket to Ride

People who recoil at crowds but enjoy theme parks used to come in the off season.

Disneyland Explosion: Park Employee Pleads Not Guilty to Dry Ice Blast

The Disneyland employee who was arrested in connection with a dry ice blast at the theme park...

Want to Save Civilization? Get in Line

Modern line-jumping options aren't merely a theme-park phenomenon.