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Dollywood Unveils Wild Eagle Roller Coaster for 2012
Dollywood recently announced B&M wing coaster Wild Eagle for 2012.
X-Flight Coming to Six Flags Great America in 2012
Six Flags Great America has unveiled their impressive looking 2012 roller coaster, X-Flight.
Canada’s Wonderland Announces New Roller Coaster, Leviathan
Canada's Wonderland will be home to a massive steel creature known as Leviathan in 2012.
America’s Most Intense Roller Coasters
I listed what I consider to be the four most intense roller coasters in America.
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- Geek Speak: IAAPA 2011 Coverage22 December 2011, 6:22 am
“This year’s event ran Nov. 14-18 at Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center, and it saw a 5-percent increase to 15,300...Read More »... - Does Coaster Count Define You As An Enthusiast?22 December 2011, 4:55 am
Before the 2011 coaster season I had set two goals for myself. Those goals for me were to get to...Read More »... - Why Aren’t There More Parking Garages at Theme Parks?22 December 2011, 4:43 am
When I moved my family to Southern California in 2005, we spent a lot of time at Disneyland, with a...Read More »... - Where Have All the Log Flumes Gone?22 December 2011, 4:38 am
Log rides have been a long time staple to many amusement parks, originating in the 1960’s with Arrow’s El Aserradero...Read More »... - A First-Timer’s Adventures at IAAPA 201122 December 2011, 4:25 am
This year, I attended IAAPA (which took place this November in Orlando at the Convention Center) with my girlfriend and...Read More »... - Top 6 Roller Coaster Makeover Ideas22 December 2011, 3:10 am
Some, are undergoing massive million dollar renovations that I’ve compared to the Six Million Dollar Man’s re-birth. I know there...Read More »... - Meet Brody Rose – The Coaster Doodler13 December 2011, 9:00 am
Joel: How did you get into roller coasters? What parks did you visit growing up? Brody:I became fascinated with roller...Read More »... - 3 Things Theme Park Fans Should Be Thankful For, But Often Aren’t23 November 2011, 6:04 pm
They’re most often a haven for haters; jam-packed with more complaining, whining, and snarky comments than you can imagine. With...Read More »... - The War of 2012 – Six Flags vs. Cedar Fair23 November 2011, 7:28 am
In a series of posts titled La Guerra de 2012 (The War of 2012), he analyzes the showdown between North...Read More »...
- Six Flags over Georgia - Cyclone Retracking Starts27 January 2012, 5:01 am
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- Thorpe Park - Possible Tidal Wave Rumor27 January 2012, 5:01 am
... - Busch Gardens Williamburg - Verbolten Track Complete27 January 2012, 5:01 am
... - Busch Gardens Tampa - Viva Concert Lineup27 January 2012, 5:01 am
... - Universal Hollywood - Transformers Update27 January 2012, 5:01 am
... - Dollywood - Incredible Wild Eagle Photos27 January 2012, 5:01 am
... - Water Country To Add ProSlide Tantrum27 January 2012, 5:01 am
... - Six Flags Magic Mountain - 2013 Rumor Probably Not True27 January 2012, 5:01 am
... - Universal Orlando - Wet 'n Wild Details27 January 2012, 5:01 am
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- Great American Scream Machine | Roller Coaster Reviews26 January 2012, 1:16 pm
A Review of Great American Scream Machine at Six Flags Over Georgia Located near the back of Six Flags Over... - Featured Photo #33 – Props to Prototypes24 January 2012, 5:54 pm
Their openings are often delayed and their known for having downtime even after they are open. But, how can you... - Holiday World Owners Talking to Kentucky Kingdom18 January 2012, 1:54 pm
Holiday World Involved in Talks with Kentucky Kingdom Holiday World owners are in talks with Kentucky Kingdom officials. They’re apparently... - New Verbolten Teaser Video & A Construction Update14 January 2012, 11:48 am
Busch Gardens Williamsburg recently released a new teaser video for their highly anticipated 2012 roller coaster, Verbolten. It’s basically an... - Best of the Blog 2011 – Coaster Poll Results12 January 2012, 1:10 pm
Best of the Blog 2011 – Poll Results This is the continuation of the Best of the Blog 2011 series.... - Is being a roller coaster critic your job?12 January 2012, 2:58 am
Along the lines of being asked how to become a roller coaster critic, I’m also asked how to get into... - 2 New Interactive Features for 201211 January 2012, 7:59 am
While there won’t be a full face-lift of the site like I typically do in the off-season, I have added... - How can I become a roller coaster critic?11 January 2012, 4:58 am
This is a question I’ve gotten a number of times over the years via my contact form. It’s really pretty... - Best of the Blog 2011 – The Crowd Pleasers5 January 2012, 6:29 am
Recapping 2011 – The Most Read & Discussed Posts I thought it’d be interesting to look back at my posts...
- Universal Orlando adding new nighttime water show this spring25 January 2012, 11:12 pm
Universal Orlando will debut the "Cinematic Spectacular" nighttime water show this spring as part of a new entertainment lineup at the Florida theme park that includes an upgrade to one ride, a re-theme of another attraction and the addition of a nightly parade.... - Wing-dipping Manta coaster coming to SeaWorld San Diego in May24 January 2012, 2:30 pm
SeaWorld San Diego will add a manta ray-themed family roller coaster on May 26 that marks the U.S. debut of a highly anticipated prototype ride.... - Legoland to add Pirate Reef water ride, expand Star Wars area19 January 2012, 6:22 pm
As part of a multiattraction expansion this spring, Legoland California plans to update the Star Wars Miniland area that debuted last summer, add a pirate-themed shoot-the-chutes water ride and install a crab exhibit at the adjacent SeaLife Aquarium.... - England's Dreamland Margate rescues, restores historic thrill rides17 January 2012, 1:30 pm
Dreamland Margate plans to reopen in 2013 as the world s first amusement park dedicated to last-of-a-kind historic thrill rides, including one of the world's oldest roller coasters.... - Mad T Party nightclub coming to Disney California Adventure11 January 2012, 11:01 pm
A nightly dance party created as a last-minute diversion to entertain idle hordes waiting for a wildly popular attraction at Disney California Adventure has turned into an ever-evolving mainstay that might just become an accidental institution.... - Aquanura water show in the works at Efteling in the Netherlands10 January 2012, 6:43 pm
Efteling plans to unveil a $24-million nighttime spectacular this year that features water fountains, flame-throwers, synchronized spotlights and symphonic music set to fairy tale stories drawn from the Dutch theme park's signature attractions.... - Free-fall coaster to debut at Denmark's Legoland Billund in May9 January 2012, 7:29 pm
The Polar X-Plorer roller coaster at Legoland Billund in Denmark will take riders around a snowcapped mountain and under a frozen waterfall before sending them crashing through an ice-covered lake.... - Flying Ninjago thrill ride to debut in 2012 at Legoland Germany4 January 2012, 2:30 pm
The interactive Flying Ninjago thrill ride debuting in 2012 at Legoland Germany will send riders spinning through air on the wings of a dragon.... - Nemesis: Sub-Terra ride set to open in 2012 at Britain's Alton Towers1 January 2012, 4:47 pm
A new indoor dark ride debuting in 2012 at Britain's Alton Towers theme park promises to be a psychologically terrifying and physically thrilling experience set in the secret underground catacomb of an alien creature....
- Georgia Cyclone Construction!26 January 2012, 5:00 am
Six Flags Over Georgia have posted pictures of Cyclone with topper track!... - Verbolten Track Work Complete!26 January 2012, 5:00 am
Busch Garden Williamsburg's new for 2012 coaster has finished track construction!... - El Toro is the #1 Wood Coaster!26 January 2012, 5:00 am
Mitch Hawker Wood Coaster Poll results are IN! Intamin #1 & #2!... - Universal Orlando Announcements!25 January 2012, 5:00 am
New nighttime show, Spiderman upgrades, new parade, Blue Man Group updates & much more!... - West Coast Bash Update!25 January 2012, 5:00 am
Six Flags Magic Mountain announces Lex Luthor Presentation! Buy your tickets NOW!... - Dollywood Wild Eagle Update!25 January 2012, 5:00 am
A huge update from Dollywood including Wild Eagle's trains!... - Legoland Florida Water Park!24 January 2012, 5:00 am
A construction update on the new water park for Legoland Florida!... - Silver Bullet Tour Announced!23 January 2012, 5:00 am
Knott's has added ANOTHER backstage tour to West Coast Bash 2012!... - A Super 8 Look at Geauga Lake22 January 2012, 5:00 am
Shane's Amusement Attic "takes us back" with Corkscrew & Double Loop footage!...
- Canada’s Wonderland Posts Leviathan Construction Photos22 January 2012, 7:51 am
Canada's Wonderland has posted new construction photos of their new massive Bolliger & Mabillard giga roller coaster, Leviathan.View and Vote... - La Ronde Announces Vol Ultime – Ultimate Flight22 January 2012, 7:37 am
Located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Six Flags affiliated park La Ronde announced a new ride for 2012. The park will add a 45 meter (15 story) tall tower swing ride called Vol Ultime which translates in English to Ultimate Flight. Also, check out this video:View and Vote... - New Verbolten Teaser Video Shows More of the Ride14 January 2012, 6:42 pm
There's a new teaser video for Busch Gardens Williamsburg's highly anticipated new roller coaster called Verbolten. It's the compilation of clips that have been released via QR codes. It looks great! I'm hoping they can pull off this great theming. Looks like there could be a nod to Big Bad Wolf with those wolves in [...]View and Vote... - Alton Towers Secret Weapon 7: Revealed8 January 2012, 4:14 am
A lot seem to think Alton Towers is building a Euro-Fighter, but I think otherwise. So, what should we expect from Alton Towers' latest "secret weapon"View and Vote... - Lake Compounce Riptide Racer + Water Park Expansion Update6 January 2012, 10:42 pm
A quick construction update on Lake Compounce and their multi-year water park expansion. The first addition in the expansion is Riptide Racer.View and Vote... - JAWS makes room for Harry Potter expansion at Universal Orlando6 January 2012, 2:14 pm
A Universal Studios Florida original is closing down. Could its replacement be a spectacular Harry Potter expansion? Or are the wizards invading too much of Universal Orlando?View and Vote... - Six Flags Looking to Redo Their Website?4 January 2012, 6:54 pm
Is Six Flags looking to redesign their website that is heavily based on Adobe Flash?View and Vote... - A Review of the New Ride Sims Game4 January 2012, 5:14 pm
A new take on the theme park ride online games is called Ride Sims which puts you in control of all your favorite theme park rides & attractions. Basically, you are put in the control room of one of nine attractions and must learn to operate the attraction by dispatching the trains in a safe [...]View and Vote... - Zoo Exhibit Design Interactions: Sniff Port25 December 2011, 10:57 am
Check out this cool interactive feature I discovered at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium today at the brown and polar bear exhibits.View and Vote...
- Romance segment coming to Disney's "The Magic, The Memories and You!" show27 January 2012, 10:26 pm
Changes are coming for Valentine's Day to Disney's "The Magic, The Memories and You!" show at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World.... - Disney discontinuing newspaper delivery to resort guests26 January 2012, 10:40 pm
Disney will no longer deliver free newspapers to guests of their Deluxe hotels.... - Universal Orlando's 2012 preview26 January 2012, 5:52 am
Universal Orlando announced their plans for what the resort has in store for their guests in 2012.... - Disney Cruise Line releases 2013 itineraries24 January 2012, 5:14 pm
Disney Cruise Line releases the rest of the 2013 itineraries.... - Disney sued by woman after "spanking" incident24 January 2012, 5:46 am
Disney is being sued by a woman who says she was smacked on the butt, as well as kissed during a taping of Disney Channel show "Good Luck Charlie."... - Disney employees now allowed to have facial hair23 January 2012, 10:22 pm
The Walt Disney Co. is making more changes in their strict dress code policy.... - Disney CEO Bob Iger receives 12% raise23 January 2012, 3:45 pm
Walt Disney Co. CEO Bob Iger received a 12 percent pay raise in 2011.... - SeaWorld creates digital storybooks23 January 2012, 1:23 am
SeaWorld is creating a series of digital storybooks for kids.... - Disney Fantasy begins sea trials21 January 2012, 5:48 am
The Disney Fantasy left Papenberg, Germany on January 20th to begin her sea trials....
- Geek Speak: IAAPA 2011 Coverage22 December 2011, 6:22 am
“This year’s event ran Nov. 14-18 at Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center, and it saw a 5-percent increase to 15,300...Read More »... - Does Coaster Count Define You As An Enthusiast?22 December 2011, 4:55 am
Before the 2011 coaster season I had set two goals for myself. Those goals for me were to get to...Read More »... - Why Aren’t There More Parking Garages at Theme Parks?22 December 2011, 4:43 am
When I moved my family to Southern California in 2005, we spent a lot of time at Disneyland, with a...Read More »... - Where Have All the Log Flumes Gone?22 December 2011, 4:38 am
Log rides have been a long time staple to many amusement parks, originating in the 1960’s with Arrow’s El Aserradero...Read More »... - A First-Timer’s Adventures at IAAPA 201122 December 2011, 4:25 am
This year, I attended IAAPA (which took place this November in Orlando at the Convention Center) with my girlfriend and...Read More »... - Top 6 Roller Coaster Makeover Ideas22 December 2011, 3:10 am
Some, are undergoing massive million dollar renovations that I’ve compared to the Six Million Dollar Man’s re-birth. I know there...Read More »... - Meet Brody Rose – The Coaster Doodler13 December 2011, 9:00 am
Joel: How did you get into roller coasters? What parks did you visit growing up? Brody:I became fascinated with roller...Read More »... - 3 Things Theme Park Fans Should Be Thankful For, But Often Aren’t23 November 2011, 6:04 pm
They’re most often a haven for haters; jam-packed with more complaining, whining, and snarky comments than you can imagine. With...Read More »... - The War of 2012 – Six Flags vs. Cedar Fair23 November 2011, 7:28 am
In a series of posts titled La Guerra de 2012 (The War of 2012), he analyzes the showdown between North...Read More »...
- Virginia Senate committee maintains "Kings Dominion" law to set school year27 January 2012, 2:40 pm
Law prohibits school districts from starting school before Labor Day. ... - Universal Orlando announces enhancements for 201225 January 2012, 4:51 pm
Theme park improvements include a revised Blue Man Group show, new projection and improvements on Spider-Man and a new night show at Universal Studios, narrated by Morgan Freeman. ... - Thorpe Park's latest publicity stunt: Test dummies lost limbs in testing for The Swarm24 January 2012, 2:06 pm
Park says it dummies were "alarmingly" damaged in test runs. ... - Walt Disney World allows cast members to have facial hair24 January 2012, 2:06 pm
Requirements on look remain strict at the theme parks. ... - Opinion: Kentucky tax breaks for Ark park with cuts in education a bad idea24 January 2012, 2:06 pm
Blogger points out a number of flaws in this move by Kentucky's governor. ... - Legoland Florida will also report injuries to state23 January 2012, 12:47 pm
Them park reports six incidents in its first report. ... - Taxpayer involvement of Nashville park unclear23 January 2012, 12:47 pm
Tea Party advocates and others concerned about the economic development terms for Gaylord and Dollywood. ... - Ouimet outlines future for Cedar Fair20 January 2012, 2:52 pm
Amusement park company's new CEO presents results and a future vision for the company. ... - Dollywood and Gaylord Entertainment partner to bring water and snow park to Nashville19 January 2012, 6:50 pm
The $50 million project is scheduled to open as early as the summer of 2014, adjacent to the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center. ...
- The Last Ride25 January 2012, 3:42 pm
My father wasn't a fan of roller coasters. He was wary of tall escalators, let alone rickety mechanical rides. But he and my mother dutifully took my brother and me to the coaster havens of our youth and helped plant the seed for this crazy love affair I developed with amusement parks. While he steered clear of the rides, my dad nonetheless enjoyed his park visits around New England, particularly the delicious park food we both craved, such as homemade potato chips and onion rings at Salisbury B... - Dolly Parton Gets into Snow Business24 January 2012, 3:42 pm
The Nashville area has been without a major theme park since Opryland closed its grand ole' park a few years ago. In 2014, the Tennessee metropolis will still be coaster-less, but it will have a new water park and snow park. According to Dollywood, it will partner with the Gaylord Opryland Resort to develop a 114-acre property next to the Nashville resort. The first phase will feature an outdoor water park, to be open in the warmer months, and an outdoor snow park that will entertain guests duri... - Disneyland's Grand Dame Even Grander23 January 2012, 7:00 pm
Like many grand dames from California, the Disneyland Hotel got a facelift. Soon after Disneyland opened in 1955, the adjacent hotel welcomed its first guests. Through the years it grew and evolved, but it had recently been showing its age, especially in comparison to the resort's elegant and upscale Disney's Grand Californian. Two years ago, the Mouse began re-Imagineering the hotel and has now taken down the construction walls. In addition to renovated rooms, the made-over Disneyland Hotel fea... - Chutes and Towers20 January 2012, 4:14 pm
As if the 2012 season wasn't already chock full of incredible new rides, along come two more. La Ronde, the Six Flags park in Montreal, will debut Vol Ultime, a swinging tower ride. At 45 m (about 150 feet), it's not as tall as some of the more extreme swing rides (such as the 301-foot Windseeker coming to Carowinds in the spring), but it should play on our innate acrophobia to incite dread nonetheless. I have not had a chance to ride any of the newer swing rides, but just the sight of passenger... - What Are Your Choices? It's Time to Nominate Your Favorite Parks.18 January 2012, 12:02 am
About.com's annual Readers' Choice Awards kick off today, and the Theme Parks site will be participating for the second year. There are a few wonderful park awards programs out there, but what makes About.com's different is that the focus is exclusively on new achievements. Not unlike the Golden Globes or the Academy Awards, we will be showcasing the best that parks had to offer last year. And you, dear readers and park fans, will be choosing the best....Read Full Post... - At Disney World, a Princess' Hotel is Her Castle16 January 2012, 6:58 pm
You see them throughout Disney World: little princesses roaming the theme parks bedecked in their regal finery. After hobnobbing with Cinderella, Princess Aurora, and other crowned heads at the Magic Kingdom, why should the royal treatment end when families return to their hotels? Starting this March, little princesses and princes staying at the Port Orleans Riverside will be able to continue their pageantry -- provided Mom or Dad book one of the new Royal Guest Rooms....Read Full Post... - Parks Still Dealing in 201213 January 2012, 7:23 pm
Another year, another round of deals. The economy may be showing some signs of improvement, but that doesn't mean theme parks have cut back on their special offers to lure reluctant visitors. Among some of the latest deals that caught my eye:...Read Full Post... - Disney's Art of Animation is Sweet-Looking New Hotel10 January 2012, 6:15 pm
It's not scheduled to open until May, but I got a sneak peek at Disney's Art of Animation Resort, the latest hotel at Walt Disney World. Like Disney's other Value Resorts, Art of Animation will feature oversized statuary and whimsical themeing; in this case, the Disney and Pixar films, Finding Nemo, Cars, The Lion King, and The Little Mermaid will provide the inspiration. Unlike Disney's other Value Resorts, Animation will be the first to offer family suites, which I think is a great idea and o... - Epcot Pizza Takes a Lot of Dough9 January 2012, 10:27 pm
Ever since word got out that Via Napoli, the new Italian restaurant that opened this past summer at Disney World, had pizza that cost $39 and featured flour imported from Italy and well water with the same characteristics as acqua in Naples, I've been dying to try a slice to see if it lived up to the hype. Last week I made it over to the Italy pavilion at Epcot...Read Full Post...
- SeaWorld Orlando: Free Fun Card for Florida teachers27 January 2012, 9:58 pm
SeaWorld Orlando again is offering a free “Teacher Study Pass” that gives active and certified Florida school teachers entry to the theme park through the rest of the year. To receive the pass, teachers must pre-register at www.SeaWorldOrlandoTeachers.com. When they go to SeaWorld, they then must bring Florida teaching certificate, recent paystub and photo ID. The [...]... - Universal Studios: Superstar Parade auditions set27 January 2012, 5:38 pm
When I first read that Universal’s Superstar Parade would feature “hundreds of energetic street performers,” I thought “Wow, there weren’t that many jorts-wearing skippers for the Jaws ride. They’re going to have to hire some folks.” Now they are. Auditions for roles in the Universal Studios parade, which was announced this week and will debut sometime [...]... - Fun Spot USA: Singers wanted for commercial26 January 2012, 9:20 pm
Fun Spot Attractions is gearing up for another television commercial, and it’s looking for several singers to do a sing-a-long with their spokesman John Jr., the guy known for saying “It’s HUGE!” The taping will be 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 6., at the Kissimmee location off Highway 192. The attraction seeks 30 people [...]... - SeaWorld Orlando: Additional show for Doodlebops, Choo Choo Soul26 January 2012, 3:52 pm
SeaWorld Orlando has added a third showing of its Just for Kids festival entertainment this Saturday and next Saturday. The children’s entertainers now will perform at 11 a.m.., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. This Saturday’s guest is the Doodlebops, and Choo Choo Soul will be at the theme park on Feb. 4. The concerts are included in [...]... - Online extra: More details on Universal’s Superstar Parade25 January 2012, 10:12 pm
brightcove.createExperiences(); Among Universal Orlando’s announcements Wednesday was news of its first-ever daily parade for Universal Studios. Here are nuggets about “Universal’s Superstar Parade,” which will debut sometime this spring and feature characters from “Hop,” “Despicable Me,” “SpongeBob SquarePants” and “Dora the Explorer.” Click here for photo gallery of upcoming Universal Orlando attracions. + The floats for are all-new and [...]... - First look: Legoland Florida’s water park24 January 2012, 7:56 pm
WINTER HAVEN — A dried-up water park is just so wrong and sad. It has no splash, lacks panache. Legoland Florida is in the process of turning Splash Island, the old Cypress Gardens water park, into a happy place again. But first, its wave pool, lazy river and assorted slides had to be drained to check [...]... - This week: Bob the Builder, the Fixx, Retro Game Night, Doodlebops23 January 2012, 1:34 pm
What’s up this week with Orlando theme parks and attractions: + Kiddie supergroup Doodlebops will be the musical guest during the Just for Kids Fest at SeaWorld Orlando on Saturday. Show times are 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., but the distribution of tickets begins at 9 a.m. across from Nautilus Theater. Festival events are included in [...]... - SeaWorld Orlando: Video gives glimpses of TurtleTrek20 January 2012, 3:54 pm
SeaWorld Orlando has released the first “webisode” about TurtleTrek, an attraction set to open at the theme park this spring. In the video, creative director Brian Morrow walks us through several of the elements of the attraction, which will feature a 3-D, domed movie and animal interaction with manatees and sea turtles. As usual, SeaWorld plans [...]... - Legoland Florida: Special events set for 201219 January 2012, 4:19 pm
Legoland Florida has set its lineup of special events for 2012, the first full year of operation of the Winter Haven theme park. Included are holiday observations, a party designed for girls and a birthday party for the park in October. These events are included in regular Legoland Florida admission: + Lego Friends Weekend, which centers on a [...]...
- GCI's 18th Ride is a Beauty27 January 2012, 11:13 pm
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... - Pandemonium Site All Cleared Out for SUPERMAN Ultimate Flight24 January 2012, 4:20 pm
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- Seabreeze Amusement park prepares for 2012 with new Hydro Racer27 January 2012, 8:00 pm
Image (c) Seabreeze(News) Seabreeze waterpark in Rochester, New York, announced that it is preparing to kick off its 2012 season with a new ride, called the Hydro Racer. This state-of-the-art racing slide complex comes from ProSlide Technology of Ottawa Canada, the world's premier manufacturer of water park attractions, and will be the first of its kind in New York. The slide has a lenght of 361 ft. and a vertical drop measuring 53 ft. and features a 32" ProTube translucent tube. The... - Busch Gardens installs final piece of its multi-launch coaster track27 January 2012, 7:19 pm
Image (c) Busch Gardens(News) Busch Gardens reached a major milestone Jan. 17 when a team of engineers and contractors bolted the final piece of Verbolten’s 2,835 feet of steel track into place. When it’s complete, Verbolten will take riders on an adrenaline-filled adventure through two high-speed electromagnetic launches, stunning sensory effects and a dizzying array of twists and turns for an out-of-this-world coaster experience. “Work on Verbolten is progressing on schedule,” sai... - IAAPA congratulates BALPPA on its 75th birthday27 January 2012, 6:43 pm
(News) The British Association of Leisure Parks, Piers and Attractions (BALPPA) recently celebrated its 75th birthday (November 2011) and held a dinner in honor of that occasion recently in London. Guest of honor was Roland Mack, managing partner of Europa-Park, who in his role as International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Chairman congratulated BALPPA on behalf of IAAPA. Founded in 1936, BALPPA is the non profit-making Trade Association which represents the intere... - ‘Live Park’, the first 4D Avatar theme park is a success in Korea26 January 2012, 7:57 pm
Image (c) Live Park(News) Today two year olds play Xbox games; the silver generation own i-pads and consumers of all ages expect the latest interactive technology across all areas of entertainment. The ‘Live Park’4D taps into this reality and is a new genre of theme park that pushes the limits of future entertainment. ‘Live Park’ enables visitors to experience a virtual world previously only seen in movies like ‘Minority Report’ and ‘Avatar.’ Mixed reality architecture allows the... - Chicago's Navy Pier to host public exhibition for five finalists in Pierscape redevelopment26 January 2012, 7:56 pm
Image (c) Navy Pier(News) The five finalists vying to redesign Navy Pier’s outdoor spaces will present their complete visions in an exhibition at the Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF) on February 2. The concepts will also be displayed at multiple satellite locations around the city and online. Prior to the exhibition, a public presentation will take place on January 31 and February 1 at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA), where the design teams will discuss their plans.“We are looking ... - Wet ‘n Wild Orlando is building a new attraction for summer 201226 January 2012, 7:28 pm
Image (c) Wet ‘n Wild Orlando(News) Wet ‘n Wild Orlando is building a new attraction. Covering an acre and featuring a new sandcastle-themed water playground, the new Kids’Park is expected to be the largest of its kind in Florida. Scheduled to open Summer of 2012, this will be Wet ‘n Wild’s first new attraction in over four years.“We are excited to offer a tremendous, new experience for families and children of all ages”, said Michael Black, Sr. Vice President & GM of Wet ‘n ... - Universal Orlando Resort releases first look at new 2012 experiences (Video)26 January 2012, 7:20 pm
Image (c) Universal(News) Universal Orlando Resort will debut more adventure, excitement, laughter and awe-inspiring moments than ever before – making 2012 an extraordinary year to be here, the park announced. From a new Blue Man Group show and newly re-created experience inside one of Universal Orlando's most popular attractions to a parade, a nighttime show and brand-new attraction based on a popular film – Universal Orlando Resort is bringing guests more new entertainment across our entir... - Spain's planned Paramount theme park approaches key date24 January 2012, 9:21 pm
(News) Despite the great levels of enthusiasm from project leaders and investors for the development of a Paramount theme park in Spain, skepticism remains abound. Part of the concern is the lenght of time it has taken for something to happen and potentially even the excessive press campaigns are starting to wear off. All eyes are now on February 6th, when the project's promoter PERMUSA is intending to purchase the land at a cost of 15.8 million euros, effectively kick-s... - Legoland California announces multi-million dollar investment (Video)24 January 2012, 9:18 pm
(News) Legoland California announced multi-million dollar investment in 2012 with Pirate Reef, LEGO Star Wars Miniland expansion and Claws! General Manager Peter Ronchetti reported the attendance in 2011 topped 2010 making this the eighth year of continuous attendance growth for the family theme park in Carlsbad with a double-digit increase over last year. The new ride, a log chute will be developed in a pirate theme and will even include Lego brick pirate ships.Watch the video of the press conf...
- My Disney Top 5-Top 5 Magical Spots in Epcot's World Showcase27 January 2012, 8:00 am
Chris Barry returns with another Disney Top 5 list.... - Dining Around the World: Germany's Biergarten in Epcot's World Showcase26 January 2012, 8:00 am
Contributing writer Terry Engels guides you through the Bavarian fare... - A Visit to Edison Square 195925 January 2012, 8:00 am
Stroll down Main Street to a never-built area of Disneyland and see shades of a certain Caroussel.... - Walt Disney World Resort Update24 January 2012, 8:00 am
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It's a (construction) wall world, after all | Disneyland celebrates Lunar New Year | Lace up your wings for the Tinker Bell half marathon | 2013 Disney Cruise Line schedule still a mystery | This and That... | Crowd Forecast... - The Vacation Kingdom of the World: Getting Around is Half the Fun20 January 2012, 8:00 am
Contributing writer Tom Richards talks about the many ways to get around at Walt Disney World... - Graveyard Shrift19 January 2012, 8:00 am
First Aid shuttered for Disneyland's third shift, and more park news... - On-site or Off-site: Where Should Families Stay?19 January 2012, 8:00 am
The Parenting Panel shares their opinions on whether to stay in on-property Disney Resorts or off-property hotels for family vacations.... - How Jim Korkis Invented the Term Disney Historian18 January 2012, 8:00 am
Take a look at the origins and evolutions of the title....