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- Thursday News Updat Is Live31 May 2012, 5:30 am
… - Schlitterbahn Kansas City – New Additions30 May 2012, 5:01 am
… - Linnanmaki Adding Angry Birds Play Area30 May 2012, 5:01 am
… - Tokyo DisneySea – Incident Shuts Down Coaster30 May 2012, 5:01 am
… - Fuji-Q – Eejanaika Shut Down Following Incident30 May 2012, 5:01 am
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- Cedar Point to Build a Wing Roller Coaster in 201331 May 2012, 1:11 am
Today the Sandusky Register broke the news of Cedar Point’s 2013 roller coaster. No longer just a rumor, the $25 million ride will be a Bolliger & Mabillard wing coaster. Similar to this year’s X-Flight at Six Flags Great America (Chicago) and Wild Eagle at Dollywood (Pigeon Forge, TN), the ride will feature seats fixed [...]… - Early Reviews of Skyrush at Hersheypark27 May 2012, 8:00 am
Another weekend is here, and in a year packed with new roller coasters, that means another set of exciting new rides are open. This time, Hersheypark fans were treated to their first rides on Skyrush. The park’s new winged-seat, hyper coaster is generating some very positive reviews. As good hyper coasters do, Skyrush appears to [...]… - The Voyage vs. El Toro | Roller Coaster Showdowns23 May 2012, 12:10 am
They’ve been battling it out on roller coaster polls and enthusiast’s top coaster lists for years. Now Holiday World’s The Voyage and El Toro at Six Flags Great Adventure will go head-to-head in the latest installment of Roller Coaster Showdowns. Theme I like to include a ride’s theming in my showdowns because, at times, a ride’s [...]… - Bluegrass Boardwalk Owners Tour Kentucky Kingdom (Video)21 May 2012, 10:15 am
Recently, a reporter from a Louisville news show took a tour of Kentucky Kingdom. She toured the defunct park with two of the park’s new owners, Dan and Natalie Koch (also owners of Holiday World). Like we’ve seen with other abandoned parks, it doesn’t take long for nature to creep back in and take over. [...]… - Shambhala @ Port Aventura | (You)Report Review20 May 2012, 6:27 pm
Shambhala, the new roller coaster in Port Aventura opened a few days ago, on the 12th of May. As I expected it was smooth and provided large amounts of airtime. The first drop in the back was great and the tunnel was a nice head-chopper. The speedhill (which is the mini-camel) produces a great amount [...]…
- Cedar Point plans a record-setting winged coaster in 201331 May 2012, 12:30 pm
Cedar Point theme park in Ohio plans to add a $25-million record-setting winged roller coaster in 2013, according to local media reports….
- Review: Pirate Reef ride guaranteed to get you wet at Legoland29 May 2012, 2:00 pm
The weather forecast for Legoland California this summer calls for a 100% chance of getting 100% soaking wet…. - Review: Manta joins new class of themed coasters at SeaWorld28 May 2012, 2:00 pm
The smooth, quick and quiet Manta family coaster that debuted over Memorial Day weekend at SeaWorld San Diego is just the type of thrilling ride the marine park sorely needs…. - Review: Mad T Party keeps rocking at Disney California Adventure27 May 2012, 2:04 pm
The clean, crisp modern lines of “Tron” have been replaced by the chaotic, rose-colored acid trip of “Alice in Wonderland,” but outside of an extensive cosmetic makeover, little has changed now that Disney California Adventure has rethemed its nightly dance party from ElecTRONica to the Mad T Party…. - King Cobra slide slithers into Six Flags water park this summer22 May 2012, 1:15 pm
Imagine inner tubing down a water slide only to realize you’ve been riding along the back of a hissing 250-foot-long snake and are about to plunge into the gaping mouth of the fang-bearing and venom-spewing King Cobra….
- Silver Dollar City’s 2013 Coaster!31 May 2012, 4:00 am
More construction pics of SCD’s Rocky Mountain wooden roller coaster!… - X-Flight Right Side POV!31 May 2012, 4:00 am
Here’s another Six Flags Great America X-Flight POV, but with a different perspective!… - TPR’s Big Gay New York City Trip!28 May 2012, 4:00 am
Robb & Elissa go to New York City! See musicals! Do random stuff! It’s gay!… - Legoland Water Park Media Preview!28 May 2012, 4:00 am
Legoland Florida’s newest addition opens by breaking a Guinness World Record!… - Orlando gets a GCI Woodie!28 May 2012, 4:00 am
Fun Spot has announced “White Lightning” – A new GCI out and back roller coaster!…
- Man Saved from the Depths of Oblivion at Alton Towers13 May 2012, 7:54 pm
A man climbs the fence surrounding Oblivion’s tunnel requiring the shutdown of the coaster. The man ended up entering the tunnel and had to be rescued by fire crews.View and Vote… - Silverwood Gleams – Celebrates 25th Year13 May 2012, 7:51 pm
Silverwood celebrates its 25th anniversary. A brief look back at the 25-year history of Silverwood and an interview with park owner and founder Gary Norton. Includes a discussion of the odds the park has been up against in becoming a success.View and Vote… - K’NEX® Announces “Cedar Point: Dinosaurs Alive!” Contest12 May 2012, 1:15 pm
K’NEX Brands announced a contest to be held this year at Cedar Points new Dinosaurs Alive attraction. People who participate in a simulated dino dig will have an opportunity to win a K’NEX 20-model dinosaur kit by locating the white K’NEX connector hidden within the dig site.View and Vote… - Theme Park Pet Peeves8 May 2012, 12:31 pm
Even theme parks have imperfections, in the form of annoyances. Read all about theme park pet peeves, ones that would only really annoy an enthusiast.View and Vote… - Leviathan is Coming25 April 2012, 1:19 pm
While Europe is looking forward to its tallest roller coaster “Shambhala”, which is placed at PortAventura this year, the Canadians will vigorously catch up in May.View and Vote…
- Disney Cruise Line announces Pixar themed cruises!30 May 2012, 7:52 pm
Disney Cruise Line’s Pacific Coast cruises will be Pixar-themed…. - Disney Fantasy rescues four men at sea29 May 2012, 6:03 am
The Disney Fantasy has rescued four men who were stranded on a small raft…. - "Brave"-style tournament games coming to Epcot28 May 2012, 7:12 pm
The Highland Games Tournament is coming to Epcot, straight from the new Disney-Pixar film “Brave.”… - Summer edition of "The Magic, The Memories, and You!" debuts26 May 2012, 8:05 am
“The Magic, The Memories, and You!” debuted its summer edition on May 25…. - Brush fire burning near Downtown Disney in Orlando25 May 2012, 9:55 pm
A small brush fire is burning off International Drive near the Orange-Osceola county border….
- Manta at SeaWorld San Diego POV Video26 May 2012, 10:30 am
Here’s a POV video of SeaWorld San Diego’s new launch coaster, Manta:Note – This video was filmed by the park. For safety reasons, pleaseDO NOT take a camera on a roller coaster…. - Skyvue Las Vegas Observation Wheel Completes First Phase of Construction24 May 2012, 3:39 am
Western Hemisphere’s Largest Observation Wheel to Deliver Unrivaled Views of Las Vegas Skyline and Introduce Experiential Retail & Dining Destination LAS VEGAS – May 22, 2012 – SkyVue, an iconic 500-square-foot observation wheel rapidly taking shape on the Las Vegas Strip, has completed the first phase of construction, is beginning its vertical climb and has [...]… - Skyrush POV Video Released by Hersheypark21 May 2012, 4:55 pm
Hersheypark has released a POV video of their upcoming hyper coaster, Skyrush. Note – This video was filmed by the park. For safety reasons, pleaseDO NOT take a camera on a roller coaster…. - Bluegrass Boardwalk Tour Video21 May 2012, 2:13 am
WHAS11′s Melissa Swan recently toured Kentucky Kingdom with the park’s owners, the Koch’s of Holiday World. They’ll start transforming the park into Bluegrass Boardwalk in the next few weeks aiming for a 2013 opening. Keep up with the latest developments at BluegrassBoardwalk.com… - Busch Garden Tampa Bay Marks 100 Days to the RNC With Elephant Footprints19 May 2012, 4:51 am
May 18, 2012 (Tampa, Fla.) – Saturday marks “100 Days to the Republican National Convention,” and preparations are already underway at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Earlier this week, Busch Gardens’ elephant team added some “colorful” enrichment to the elephants’ day by making “elephant footprints” with non-toxic children’s poster paint at the park’s new Elephant Interaction [...]…
- Center Parcs in Eleveden Forest to open £4 million water ride in November 201231 May 2012, 7:37 am
The Center Parcs holiday village at Eleveden Forest in the UK will open a new £4 million water ride in November 2012, which it claims will be a “world’s first”.
read more… - Confirmed: Kentucky Kingdom’s reopening as Bluegrass Boardwalk delayed to 201431 May 2012, 7:36 am
The backers of the planned project to reopen the shuttered Kentucky Kingdom as Bluegrass Boardwalk have accepted that the theme park will remain closed throughout 2013.
read more… - Cedar Point to to open B&M Wing Rider roller coaster in 201331 May 2012, 7:35 am
Cedar Point is reportedly planning to open a new Bolliger & Mabillard Wing Rider roller coaster in 2013, with the project expected to cost $25 million.
read more… - Disney continues to dominate in 2011 theme park attendance figures31 May 2012, 7:33 am
Disney’s theme parks again occupy the top positions in the industry’s annual attendance report, although rival Universal’s parks continue to perform well.
read more… - Review: Verbolten at Busch Gardens Williamsburg30 May 2012, 6:11 pm
The Black Forest has a score to settle with the puny mortals of Busch Gardens Williamsburg.read more…
- 2011 TEA and AECOM Attendance Report Now Available1 June 2012, 12:13 am
… - Bluegrass Boardwalk Delayed Until 201431 May 2012, 11:50 pm
… - Cedar Point’s 2013 Coaster Plans Exposed30 May 2012, 9:04 pm
… - Adventureland’s Adventure Bay 2012 Expansion29 May 2012, 10:01 pm
… - Closer and Closer to the Apocalypse29 May 2012, 8:19 pm
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- Wet ‘n Wild: Blastaway Beach opens Saturday31 May 2012, 5:20 pm
Wet ‘n Wild will open its new Blastaway Beach attraction to the public for the first time Saturday. It’s the first expansion at the longstanding International Drive water park in four years.
Blastaway Beach, which centers on a 60-foot sand castle, features 15 slides, two pools and 160 soakers, water cannons, jets and the like. Covering [...]… - Pictures: Universal Studios introduces SpongeBob StorePants and Super Silly Stuff (plus movement at Jaws)30 May 2012, 8:45 pm
Two more shopping areas are now open at Universal Studios. Merely the name of one of them made me laugh. Introducing: SpongeBob StorePants. Ha!The store is in the WoodyWoodpecker’s KidZone area, just before the longstanding E.T. Adventure ride. The store sports a nautical theme, complete with giant anchor outside (with a sign that warns “Do [...]…
- This week: Starship, Star Wars, Master Cars, so long to Snow White29 May 2012, 4:36 pm
Post-Memorial Day edition of This Week at Orlando’s Theme Parks and Attractions:
+ On Thursday, Starship performs at the monthly Velvet Sessions at Universal’s Hard Rock Hotel. More info: www.velvetsessions.com.
+ Thursday is the final day for Snow White’s Scary Adventures at Magic Kingdom. The attraction, a part of Disney World’s opening day in 1971, will be [...]… - Universal Studios: Times set for parade, lagoon show25 May 2012, 5:48 pm
Universal Studios theme park has settled on times for its daily parade and nighttime lagoon show, both of which debuted this month.
Universal’s Superstar Parade will wind through the streets of the Studios at 5 p.m. daily. The parade features floats dedicated to films and TV shows such as “Despicable Me,” “Hop,” “SpongeBob SquarePants” and “Dora [...]… - Aquatica: New discount for college students24 May 2012, 8:51 pm
College students can get discounted entry to Aquatica, SeaWorld’s water park, now through June 30.
College students, staff and faculty members can visit Aquatica one time — with up to six guests — for $29.99 per person. A valid college ID must be presented at time of purchase.
This offer is available at the front gate box [...]…
- TEA/AECOM Theme Index: Asian parks business growing at rapid pace31 May 2012, 7:56 pm
Image (c) AECOM/TEA(News) The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) and AECOM have published the TEA/AECOM 2011 Theme Index: Global Attractions Attendance Report. This definitive, calendar-year study of attendance at major theme parks, amusement parks and water parks is an established, annual resource provided free of charge and widely used by land developers, creative professionals, the travel industry, the business community, the media and theme park fans. The Theme Index is the collaboration… - Bluegrass Boardwalk delays opening until 201431 May 2012, 7:56 pm
(News) Bluegrass Boardwalk announced that its ambition to re-open the former Kentucky Kingdom park in 2013 is no longer an option. Bluegrass Boardwalk, Inc. CEO Natalie Koch officially asked the Fair Board to modify the proposed lease to reflect a 2014 opening for the 58-acre park at their next monthly meeting.“When the park was closed in 2009, needed winter maintenance was not been performed on the rides,” says Koch. “For example, pumps for the water rides were not removed for off-season … - WhiteWater takes waterparks to the high seas31 May 2012, 7:56 pm
Image (c) WhiteWater(News) WhiteWater has further strenghtened its relationship with Carnival Cruises with the installation of its slides on the Carnival Breeze, the newest Carnival “Fun Ship”, designed to offer guests a splashing good time with Carnival WaterWorks, an onboard waterpark. The new park, built on the ship features the company’s Champagne Bowl waterslide, an AquaPlay AP1050 multi-level interactive play structure and other WhiteWater attractions.In 2009, the first Champagne Bow… - Proslide happy with its Mammoth watercoaster install at Holiday World30 May 2012, 7:30 pm
Image (c) ProSlide(News) ProSlide announce that it is very happy with the installation of its HydroMAGNETIC MAMMOTH, which opened earlier this month at Holiday World’s Splashin’ Safari in Santa Claus, IN, USA. This HydroMAGNETIC MAMMOTH, which is 1,763 ft long (537m) and has six uphill sections including ‘camel humps’ delivered through ProSlide’s HydroMAGNETIC Technology. The HydroMAGNETIC program at ProSlide was established with the goal of creating the most technologically advanced Water Rides… - Europa park brings in a classic – a new high dive show29 May 2012, 7:40 pm
Image (c) Europa Park(News) Europa Park announced that it has opened its latest attraction – a high dive show. The show features a 25 meter high platform and a 2.7 meters deep basin and is called “The Olympic idea – Splash Games”. The show is given by six athletes in the Portuguese themed area and will be shown several times every day until the 9th of September 2012. Leading the show will be three-time European champion in cliff diving, Anna Bader. She will be supported in extensi…
- The History and Story of the ‘Legendary’ Disney’s Art of Animation Resort31 May 2012, 7:00 am
Walt Disney World’s newest resort was originally going to be very different……. - The Secret Origins of Hidden Mickeys30 May 2012, 7:00 am
Jim grabs a magnifying glass and looks at the history behind the three famous circles…. - Disneyland Resort Update29 May 2012, 7:00 am
Mad T Party debuts at Disney California Adventure | Carthay Circle Theater unveiled | New character appearances scheduled for DCA | Fantasmic 20th anniversary video | Resort construction update | This and That… | Crowd Forecast… - Walt Disney World Resort Update29 May 2012, 7:00 am
Brave-themed event for wee ones at Epcot | Adventures By Disney to offer Brave-themed Scotland itinerary | Castle projection show adds summer overlay | Midsummer Feast at Raglan Road | Gay Days to be marked by battle in the skies | more…. - The Vacation Kingdom of the World: Roy O. Disney and the Florida Project25 May 2012, 7:00 am
Tom shares a tribute to Walt’s older brother…
