Why Netflix could one day get into the theme park business — and why it hasn't so far

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Netflix has all kinds of intellectual property to make a theme park. But ... it won't.

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No more long lines? AI and other new technologies are transforming amusement parks this summer.

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The Penguin Trek roller coaster at SeaWorld Orlando
Amusement park companies are using technology to streamline operations and build new rides.

United Parks & Resorts

I spent a night at Disney World and Universal. Both have their strengths, but you get more for your money at the latter.

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I live in Florida and visit Disney World and Universal often.

Terri Peters

I've been going to Disney World for 30 years. Here are 5 things I won't be buying at the parks in 2025.

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megan posing with minnie mouse at a character breakfast in disney world
I've been going to Disney World for pretty much my whole life.

Megan duBois

Disappointing photos show what it's really like to visit Disney World around the holidays

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crowds waiting in front of magic kingdom castle for holiday parade
Crowds, high ticket prices, and costly add-ons all come with visiting Disney World at the end of the year.

Timothy Moore

Disney CFO says Epic Universe's opening could boost attendance at Disney's Florida theme parks

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A statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse at Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World.
The statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse at Walt Disney World in Florida.

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7 things guests should never do at Disney World, from a longtime Imagineer

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gabriella outside the epcot ball and gabriella holding her three disney name tags
I worked as a Disney Imagineer for eight years.

Gabriella Sorrento

My teens won't go to the Disney parks with me anymore. With a few compromises, we make everyone happy — and I save money.

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the peters family posing in the four seasons resort at disney world
We spent our Disney weekend hanging out at our resort and checking out good restaurants.

Terri Peters

8 things I'll never do at Disney World after visiting over 100 times

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red x next to sign for seven dwarfs mine train at magic kingdom
I don't get the hype around some of the popular rides at Disney World.

Megan duBois

Disney's theme parks are struggling, and it's another warning sign for the economy

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Disneyland Park in in Anaheim, California.
Disney's theme parks division has been a key driver of revenues in recent years.

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