Category: News

Do you see what I see?

Posted on January 12, 2010 in News by

Recently, the Disney Parks Blog posted a video showing off some of the up and coming additions to Disney’s California Adventure Park at the Disneyland Resort in California.  Those hard core fans of the park knew just about all the information that was talked about in the video, however what they weren’t expecting was some new concept art.

Look at the picture above....

Intimidator… Check!

Posted on December 21, 2009 in News by

After what was probably the shortest construction of a coaster of this magnitude, Intimidator, Carowinds’ 13th roller coaster, was finished today around 2:00. Lucky for the Charlotte area, barely missing the huge snowstorms that has hit the east coast over the last week, which allowed for a great, dry sunny day today to get the final few pieces in place and...

“Thirteen” revealed as Alton Tower’s 2010 SW6 project

Posted on December 11, 2009 in News by

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Alton Tower’s has finally released more information about their Secret Weapon 6 (SW6) project and it really shows how fun and unique this ride is going to be

First off, the biggest news is that “Thirteen” has been announced as the ride’s name. In my opinion doesn’t sound like a roller coaster name, but it’s certainly better than the rumored “Surrender”...

World of Fun launches new website

Posted on December 8, 2009 in News by

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World’s of Fun launched their new website recently, it takes on the same design that originated on Cedar Point’s website and was implemented for Knott’s Berry Farm several months ago. It’s overall a good redesign as the old site was becoming out-dated and was pretty hard to navigate.

Back in August, Justice posted about Knott’s Berry Farm’s website switch to this current design, he wondered if this will become...

Marvel Superhero Theme Park planned for Dubai

Posted on December 2, 2009 in News by

Dubai seems to be a hot topic for theme parks these days. Many parks are being planned to open sometime between 2011-2016. Al Ahli Group has teamed up with Marvel to create the ultimate theme park. Everything will be about superheros, including Iron Man and Spiderman. The one billion dollar theme park is set to open in 2012 hosting 4...

Busch Entertainment has Finally Sealed the Deal

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After lots of effort, today marked the closing and final day of the transfer from Busch Entertainment formerly run by InBev, to the new owners, Blackstone.  The company also debuted a new name and official logo.  What you are looking at above is the logo for the new theme park chain, Sea World Parks & Entertainment, a fitting umbrella name...

A Couple of Lucky Turkeys

Posted on November 28, 2009 in News by

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I hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving!  Out of the millions of turkeys eaten, one turkey surely didn’t end up on your plate.  Each year, on Thanksgiving, Disneyland receives the presidential pardoned turkeys that spend their time at the Happiest Place on Earth.  This duo of gobblers are welcomed to the park with a giant parade accompanied by the famous Mickey...