#theme-parks

#theme-parks

Walt Disney recognized the challenge of Tomorrowland, stating, "The tomorrows of 1955 had become yesterdays," indicating a perpetual struggle between the past and an evolving future.

Disneyland's Haunted Mansion will be temporarily closed starting Aug. 11 for its annual transformation into Haunted Mansion Holiday, reopening on Aug. 22.

As Walt Disney World and Universal keep on expanding in Florida, let's take a moment to remember old theme parks and attractions in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

The $7 billion Epic Universe that officially opened to the public on May 22 is home to two of the best dark rides in the world: Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry and Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment. It's the kind of problem any theme park in the world would like to have.

Even with consumer confidence somewhat down and some issues in terms of the economy, people still believe that a Disney theme park experience is really special.

"I personally have noticed a severe downtick in its popularity, and even more so at Hollywood Studios, if it’s the end of Star Tours."

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible."

Florida’s Discovery Cove tops America’s favorite amusement parks list, defying expectations as it outshines heavily touted Disney parks in visitor satisfaction ratings.

My kids were more into Legoland than Disney World during our first visit there, showing just how engaging the experience can be.