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Disney squeezes fans again with new Lightning Lane option
The best thing about Disney's $400 per person line-skipping pass is its price, which should limit its use to well-heeled VIPs.
Don’t expect higher prices to mean lower attendance at Disneyland
Price increases for annual passes may prompt fans to buy higher-tier passes, which will give them more access to the parks.
US theme parks work to keep roller coaster plans from going off the rails
Several parks around the world are facing problems with innovative attractions, with prominent coasters in the midst of rebuilds.
Chaperone policies help California theme parks, but do they hurt kids?
If teenagers have chaperones watching over them every waking moment until they become legal adults, how will they learn to self-regulate?
Why Disneyland needs mediocre attractions, too
E-ticket rides are great, but sometimes visitors want something more relaxing or a change of pace.
D23 gave Disney fans plenty of answers, but questions remain
The company announced details on attractions tied to Avatar, Coco and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but held back key details.
Universal Studios embraces theme parks’ nemesis
The company's parks in Hollywood and Orlando are leaning in to the 'back to school' period to focus on their Harry Potter attractions.
What’s in a name at Disneyland?
Disneyland changed the name of its Genie+ program to avoid confusion; it should do the same with its system for disabled guests.
What’s the hot button issue dividing Disneyland and employees?
As the park and its labor unions negotiate a new contract for thousands of resort employees, Disneyland guests find themselves in the middle.
Does Disney needs to look indoors for its theme park future?
If the company is serious about building a fifth theme park in Florida, the new attractions should shelter guests from heat and other extreme weather.