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Disneyland Brightens the World

Posted on November 18, 2009 in Uncategorized by

In case you missed it, Disneyland released a new TV Spot for their annual Its a Small World Holiday where they transform the classic dark ride into a wonderful holiday tradition.  The theme this year is ‘Joy to the Small World’.  There has been a lot of debate about weather the ad is too boring, or if it is just plain...

A Great America’n Day

Posted on November 15, 2009 in Uncategorized by

Great America

November 1st, 2009 meant the final day for California’s Great America’s 2009 season and Park Thoughts was there to say farewell to the park, and more importantly the wonderful Nickelodeon characters that would be leaving the park forever.

The World's Great Backyard Circus

Planet Snoopy will take over both the Kidsville and Nickelodeon Central areas of the park.  Kidsville’s main show, The Backyard Circus, would also be having it’s...

Universal Studios Singapore Progress Continues…

Posted on November 9, 2009 in Uncategorized by

Universal Studios Singapore

Universal Studios Singapore construction continues to press on as they try to meet the Spring 2010 deadline.  Slowly but surely, more and more scenery, landscaping, and other structures are emerging from the scaffolding showing off what is coming about to be an incredible park.  TheThemeParkGuy.com has some great images from the construction around the park.  Check them out here.

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The Final ‘Meet the Nicktoons’

Posted on November 2, 2009 in Uncategorized by

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Yesterday was the final day of California’s Great America’s 2009 season, but more importantly was the last day for the Nickelodeon characters being part of the park’s family.  It was decide that all of the former Paramount Park’s would lose their Nickelodeon Central and Kidzville areas for Planet Snoopy in 2010.  That meant that today was the final show of...

Intimidator Update for November 1, 2009

Posted on November 1, 2009 in Uncategorized by

As promised, I was able to get fairly large Intimidator update this afternoon:

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View from the pathway to the North Gate.

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As you walk up to the North Gate, this will be the view to your left.

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The massive second hill from the parking lot.

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The first drop.

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An interesting view of the second hill.

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A portion of the second return hill.

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The nearly complete third hill.

…and finally a...

Disney Unviels AquaDuck

Posted on October 29, 2009 in Uncategorized by

Disney Cruise Line

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Today Disney revealed some big plans on the upcoming Disney Dream Cruise Ship set to open in 2011.  Part of the plans include AquaDuck, the worlds first ever ship board Water Coaster.  AquaDuck is a high paced, 765 foot water slide sure to give some great thrills, chills, and spills.  Adding to the excitement will be water jets that will...