Park Thoughts needs you!

Posted on September 29, 2010 in Park Thoughts Updates by

If you’ve noticed, we’ve been slowing down a bit here at Park Thoughts. We’ve all been quite busy working on other things, and we haven’t been able to, unfortunately, put up some posts here.

So… We need YOU!

We’re looking for guest posters, or even better, regular posters! If you want to send in a guest post, check out this page. If...

Haunted Hallowen at Hong Kong Disneyland

Posted on September 20, 2010 in Halloween by

Unlike other Disney Parks, Hong Kong Disneyland takes a unique approach on their Halloween events by striving for an older crowd who is willing to get scared.  This year is no different.  Under host, Maleficient, Main Street is haunted by masses of zombies wandering mindlessly.  In the center of the hub, is Maleficient in her dragon form; an ominous sight...

Busch Gardens Williamsburg 2011: Mach Tower & Much More

Posted on September 18, 2010 in News by

2011 will be a big year with lots of exciting new additions.  The park just announced the addition of Mach Tower, a 245 foot free fall tower, a completely redone Oktoberfest area, and Water Country will soon be home Vanishing Point, a 75 foot tall slide tower.  Along with this, the park also released info about what the park has...

Six Flags Great Adventure Announces The Green Lantern

Posted on September 16, 2010 in Updates by

After several months of waiting in agony, Great Adventure fans can know what exactly it is they’re receiving for the 2011 season – The Green Lantern.

The Green Lantern will open in the park’s Boardwalk section in 2011. The ride’s green and black paintjob will stand out from the parking lot – offering a more twisted look than the neighboring Kingda...

Poll Results: Character Battle

Posted on September 15, 2010 in Polls by

Which characters do you think are best implemented into the parks?  Sesame Street at Sea World Parks & Entertainment?  The Peanuts Gang at Cedar Fair parks?  Loony Toons at Six Flags?  While this was a relatively close vote, The Peanuts Gang – Cedar Fair won with 44% of the votes.  Sesame Street Friends – Sea World Parks & Entertainment came...

2010 Golden Tickets Recap: Best New Ride

Posted on September 14, 2010 in Thoughts, Updates by

Our first part of the series will be covering the coveted “Best New Ride” category. There were lots of new attractions this year. Cedar Fair drop down the Intimidator brothers at Kings Dominion and Carowinds, while Universal laid down the next generation of dark rides with Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. Only one could win…

Winner – “Harry Potter and the Forbidden...

New Series: 2010 Golden Tickets Recap

Posted on September 11, 2010 in Thoughts, Updates by

This evening at Busch Gardens Europe, this year’s Amusement Today Golden Ticket winners were announced. There were some shockers, and some that came as no surprise. Over the next week, we’ll take a look at some of the categories, their competitors, and you can get a chance to leave your thoughts on who should of won.

Check out all the listings...