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Canada's Wonderland Discussion Thread

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 10:59:43 +0000

Hey everybody!

This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at Canada's Wonderland, this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of the park as well as past updates, see TPR's Park Index Page.

Canada's Wonderland Website

Below are some links to past updates from the park, you may be interested in. Enjoy!

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2007

August 27th, 2007 - Behemoth announced (see below)

2008

March 16th, 2008 - Behemoth is testing

April 24th, 2008 - a few pictures from Behemoth Media Day

2009

August 21st, 2009 - Planet Snoopy coming to Canada's Wonderland in 2010

2010

January 25th, 2010 - new rides within Planet Snoopy announced

August 18th, 2010 - Park hints about new 2011 ride

August 24th, 2010 - Windseeker is announced

2011

May 24th, 2011 - Windseeker opens

August 18th, 2011 - Leviathan, a B&M gigacoaster announced!

October 13th, 2011 - Dinosaurs Alive! officially announced for 2012

November 1st, 2011 - Leviathan Construction Tour photos

November 19th, 2011 - More Leviathan construction photos

November 26th, 2012 - TPR's HUGE Construction Tour for Leviathan

2012

February 10th, 2012 - Final Leviathan Construction Tour

March 15th, 2012 - First Leviathan test run

April 18th, 2012 - Tunnel being added after the first drop.

April 27th, 2012 - TPR coverage from Leviathan Media Day and Leviathan Media Day POV

2013

August 29th, 2013 - Wonder Mountain's Guardian Announced for 2014!

2014

May 31st, 2014 - Wonder Mountain's Guardian opens!

August 6th, 2014 - SkyRider to close on September 4th

2015

August 20th, 2015 - Flying Eagles and Skyhawk announced

2016

August 26th, 2016 - Soaring Timbers, North America's first Mondial Inferno announced for 2017

2017

August 16th, 2017 - 2 rides (Lumberjack, Flying Canoes) and waterpark expansion announced for 2017

2018

August 15th, 2018 - Yukon Striker Announced

August 28th, 2018 - On-site Hyatt Place/Hyatt House conifrmed for 2020

December 15th, 2018 - Yukon Striker Construction Update!

2019

February 6th, 2019 - Final piece of Yukon Striker track installed!

April 24th, 2019 - Yukon Striker Front Seat POV Posted!

August 14th, 2019 - Mountain Bay Cliffs and Beagle Brigade Airfield announced!

2024

August 8th, 2024 - AlpenFury announced for 2025!

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Original Post:

This just in from Canada's Wonderland:

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Vaughan, Ontario, 2007 - Canada's Wonderland prepares to change the landscape for thrill seekers in 2008, with the addition of Canada's Biggest, Fastest and Tallest roller coaster - Behemoth. Following 18 months of planning and construction, Behemoth will premiere at Canada’s Wonderland in May 2008.

At over 5,300 feet (1,616m) in length, Behemoth sets the stage for thrills with a climb to a height of 230 feet (70.1m), followed by an adrenaline pumping 85 degree drop with speeds reaching 125 kilometers per hour in 3.9 seconds. The coaster will then take riders through the ultimate coaster experience with high speed twists and turns, including double banked flat loops (horizontal loops) and eight extreme drops. Intensifying the action packed adventure, the ride will feature prototype open-air seating that will allow all riders to experience an unobstructed view of all the thrills and excitement on one of North America's best coasters.

"Behemoth will be the biggest investment in Canada's Wonderland's 27 year history at approximately $26 million dollars," said Raffi Kaprelyan, Vice President and General Manager, Canada’s Wonderland. "With the addition of Behemoth, we wanted to compliment our already impressive line-up of more than 200 rides, shows and attractions with a world class roller coaster that will showcase Wonderland as one of the premier amusement parks in our industry."

Behemoth will be the 15th roller coaster at Canada’s Wonderland. Construction is currently underway, but those who cannot wait until spring may take a virtual ride on Behemoth at canadaswonderland.com. Visitors to canadaswonderland.com may also access exclusive Behemoth updates and features, like virtual renderings, ride statistics and online fun.

Behemoth was designed by Bolliger & Mabillard of Monthey, Switzerland, a recognized industry leader in roller coaster development.

Here are some stats:

Opening Date: May of 2008

Track Length: Approximately 5,318 ft/1620.9 m

Lift Height: Approximately 230 ft/70 m

Angle of Descent: 85 degrees

Ride Time: Approximately 3 minutes, 10 seconds

Speed of First Drop: Approximately 77 miles/hour 125km/hour

Ride Capacity: Approximately 1,545 guests/hour

Three 32-passenger trains Eight cars, with four seats per car, per train

Prototype seating

Fiberglass and steel coaches with lapbar restraints and interlocking seat belts

Investment: Approximately $26 million

More silliness for you to make avatars out of.

Hope this works better than Deja Vu! (Of course it's should, it's a B&M!)

Silly new train design. Everyone discuss!

Combination layout and pretty. Get your tissues ready!

Layout madness.

Oooh...spooky!

Oooh...pretty!

85 degree first drop!

The hills are alive!!!

Valleyfair (VF) Discussion Thread

Sun, 21 May 2006 22:41:28 +0000

Hey everybody!

This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at Valleyfair!, this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of the park as well as past updates, see TPR's Park Index Page.

Official Park Website

Below are some links to past updates from the park, you may be interested in. Enjoy!

--Robb

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2006

May 21st, 2006 - Wild Thing accident injures 17 - SEE BELOW!

June 5th, 2006 - Markers start appearing at Valleyfair

August 16th, 2006 - Renegade announced

2007

May 24th, 2007 - TPR rides Renegade during opening weekend

2008

October 8th, 2008 - Waterpark expansion announced

2010

January 5th, 2010 - Bob Williams, founder of Valleyfair, dies at age 77

July 29th, 2010 - Significant park expansion on the way!

August 6th, 2010 - Planet Snoopy announced

2012

February 21st, 2012 - Dave Frazier announced as the park's new General Manager

April 16th, 2012 - List of rides included on Fast Pass

September 9th, 2012 - Park announces $3.5 million expansion

2013

September 26th, 2013 - Route 76 announced for 2014!

2014

June 25th, 2014 - Severe flooding closes 3 rides, but park remains open

September 11th, 2015 - six new slides announced for 2015

2015

September 15th, 2015 - Flying Eagles announced for 2016, also Extreme Sports entertainment show

2016

August 5th, 2016 - Permit filed with the City of Shakopee indicates a new Star Flyer

August 18th, 2016 - Northstar: 230 foot Star Flyer from Funtime is announced

2017

August 16th, 2017 - Delirious (a Larson Looper) announced for 2018

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Wild Thing accident

From KARE-11 news. Wild Thing. Back car of train gets uncoupled, jumps the tracks going into the station brakes. 17 injured, 13 taken to St. Francis Hospital in Shakopee. Mast camera is showing the back car sitting on the tracks, but with one bottom side sitting on the spine of the tracks. My initial guess is that it threw an upstop, but that's strictly speculation.

Will keep updating as things emerge.

Paul

The Cruise Ship and Cruise Line Discussion Thread!

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:39:46 +0000

In honor of Robb's amazing 40th birthday cruise and because we have quite a few members on here who are into cruising, I thought I would put together an official TPR "Cruise" thread! The Cruise Experience and Theme Park Experience are very complimentary and in many ways similar - heck most of the newer ships are catering to the thrill seeker in the attractions they offer.

This is a great time to be into cruising with many new and innovative ships around the corner. The Carnival Dream sailed just a few months ago, the worlds largest ship - Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the seas hit the seas in December and the Norwegian Epic with its huge AquaPark will sail out of Miami in June. And of course don't forget the Disney Dream which is coming in early 2011 with the worlds first Water Coaster at sea!

I will post regular updates with any interesting news in the cruise industry and I invite you all to as well. This will also be a great place to post questions about cruising that you might have or questions about individual ships. Also if you have a short "cruise only" TR that might work best here - feel free to post it as well.

The Disney Dream - it will have many "never seen before" features including the first Water Coaster at sea!

The Norwegian Epic - Taking freestyle cruising to a new level

The Oasis of the Seas - the largest cruise ship in the WORLD.

The Carnival Dream - Carnivals Largest "fun" Ship

Universal Orlando Resort (USF, IOA, Epic) Discussion Thread

Wed, 25 May 2005 15:33:59 +0000

Hey everybody!

This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at the Universal Orlando Resort, this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of the park as well as past updates, see TPR's Park Index Pages: Universal Studios Florida & Universal Studios Islands of Adventure

Official Park Website

Below are some links to past updates from the park, you may be interested in. Enjoy!

--Robb

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2005

March 2005 - Nickelodeon Studios to leave Orlando - SEE BELOW!

2006

September 1st, 2006 - Blue Man Group coming to Universal?

September 7th, 2006 - Confirmation that Back to the Future is closing

2007

February 1st, 2007 - Harry Potter coming to IOA

March, 7th, 2007 - Concept art for Blue Man Group

March 12th, 2007 - Back to the Future's final day announced as March 30th

April 7th, 2007 - Universal confirms budget for 2007 is $120 Million

May 31st, 2007 - The Wizarding World of Harry Potter announced

November 5th, 2007 - Earthquake closes at Universal Studios

2008

January 14th, 2008 - Universal Orlando gets approval for Maurer Sohne's "Project Rumble Ride Project"

Mar 18th, 2008 - Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit Announced (Hidden Song List Revealed)

Mar 22nd, 2008 - Rising Star opens at Universal Orlando's City Walk

June 19th, 2008 - Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit layout revealed

October 30th, 2008 - Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit construction update

November 18th, 2008 - Poseiden's Fury's "Water Vortex" feature shut down

November 25th, 2008 - More Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit construction progress

November 28th, 2008 - Additional Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit concept art leaked

December 30th, 2008 - Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit lift & station construction goes vertical

2009

February 2nd, 2009 - Universal gives away 100,000 tickets on Superbowl Sunday

February 5th, 2009 - Universal cutting hours at some attractions

February 12th, 2009 - More Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit trackwork completed

February 23rd, 2009 - Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit lift construction rises

March 6th, 2009 - Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit non-inverting loop construction begins

March 12th, 2009 - Significant amount of Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit track work completed

March 18th, 2009 - Universal and Royal Caribbean form partnership

April 5th, 2009 - Another Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit update

April 29th, 2009 - Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit lift hill complete?

June 4th, 2009 - Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit animated POV released

June 6th, 2009 - Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit lift being removed

June 24th, 2009 - Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit lift complete, testing begins

June 25th, 2009 - Halloween Horror Nights 'Ripped from the Silver Screen' announced!

July 6th, 2009 - Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit official song list released

July 7th, 2009 - Halloween Horror Nights 'Ripped from the Silver Screen' logo released

July 24th, 2009 - Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit rings installed

August 15th, 2009 - Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit soft opening review

August 24th, 2009 - Official Halloween Horror Nights Facebook Page launched

August 27th, 2009 - Halloween Horror Nights Saw & more details revealed

September 8th, 2009 - More HHN 19 details revealed

September 17th, 2009 - HHN 19 Dracula & Frankenstein house details

September 22nd, 2009 - HHN 19 The Usher background details revealed

September 23rd, 2009 - HHN 19 partners with Fangoria for two houses

September 24th, 2009 - HHN 19 Blood Day!

September 26th, 2009 - HHN 19 Media Preview Reviews

October 28th, 2009 - HHN 19 Sting Alley HHNXX Preview Scare Zone "Shadows of the Past"

2010

July 14th, 2010 - Halloween Horror Nights XX: Twenty Years of Fear announced

August 2nd, 2010 - Halloween Horror Nights Legendary Truth Collective returns!

August 13th, 2010 - HHNXX house teaser images released

August 25th, 2010 - HHNXX full details released!

August 26th, 2010 - HHNXX conference call details

November 28th, 2010 - Universal Orlando VP, Jan Stratton dead

2011

January 1st, 2011 - Universal's Islands of Adventure Ripsaw Falls is on Fire!!!

March 16th, 2011- Blackstone to sell its stake in Universal Orlando

July 19th, 2011- The Thing house confirmed for HHN 21

August 3rd, 2011- Halloween Horror Nights launches Twitter account

August 17th, 2011 - Dueling Dragons will no longer "Duel"

August 30th, 2011 - HHN 21 full event details released

September 15th, 2011 - Ghost Hunters to return to Universal for HHN 21

September 23rd, 2011 - HHN 21 Media Night Review

November 1st, 2011 - Holiday offerings for the Universal Orlando Resort announced!

November 2nd, 2011 - JAWS to close forever on January 2nd, 2012

December 6th, 2011 - Wizarding World of Harry Potter expansion confirmed!

2012

January 1st, 2012 - Mummy & E.T. evacuated after technical malfunctions

January 2nd, 2012 - Jaws comprehensive coverage plus two on-ride videos!

January 3rd, 2012 - Huge photo & video report of Jaws closing day!

January 12th, 2012 - 2012 Mardi Gras Concert lineup, plus Jaws farewell

January 25th, 2012 - Huge announcement details revealed for 2012 additions!

February 4th, 2012 - Jaws behind walls plus a resort-wide photo update!

February 16th, 2012 - Spending continues to rise at Universal Orlando

February 16th, 2012 - Blue Man Group Re-Opening VIP Media Event Coverage

February 22nd, 2012 - Time lapse of Blue Man Group Theatre revamp posted!

February 26th, 2012 - New info on Hollywood Drive In Mini Golf revealed

March 1st, 2012 - Spiderman set to reopen on March 8th!

March 2nd, 2012 - Hollywood Drive In Golf opening photos

March 3rd, 2012 - More Spiderman reopening details released!

March 13th, 2012 - Hollywood Drive-In Golf officially open!

March 19th, 2012 - Amity Deconstruction Progress photos

April 3rd, 2012 - Cinematic Spectacular & Parade to debut on May 8th

April 9th, 2012 - Jaws corridor update, Despicable Me & streetmosphere

April 19th, 2012 - Sneak preview of the Universal Cinematic Spectacular

April 22nd, 2012 - Universal employees will begin testing Electronic Express Pass system at IOA on May 2nd/3rd.

April 23rd, 2012 - Pics of Jaws from the day AFTER closing!

May 2nd, 2012 - Two new entertainment dining packages announced

May 2nd, 2012 - Photos of Universal Express Q-Bots in Islands of Adventure

May 10th, 2012 - Universal's Cinematic Spectacular & Universal's Superstar Parade VIP Premiere Party photos & videos posted!

May 30th, 2012 - Ticket prices increase to become the most expensive in Orlando

May 30th, 2012 - Passholder previews for Despicable Me Minion Mayhem coming soon

May 30th, 2012 - Rock the Universe 2012 tickets now on sale

June 11th, 2012 - Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem in soft opening phase

June 12th, 2012 - Wet 'n Wild Orlando opens Blastaway Beach

June 14th, 2012 - Despicable Me Minion Mayhem to open on July 2nd!

July 2nd, 2012 - Despicable Me Minion Mayhem Grand Opening Coverage!

July 9th, 2012 - Cabana Bay Beach Resort Announced!

July 15th, 2012 - Shaquille O'Neal visits Despicable Me Minion Mayhem!

September 9th, 2012 - Huge resort-wide construction photo update

October 17th, 2012 - Update of future plans, including the fast tracking of Transformers

November 1st, 2012 - Transformers: The Ride officially announced for Universal Studios Florida!

November 14th, 2012 - New dining experience offerings announced!

November 25th, 2012 - Universal Orlando Holiday Pass now for sale!

December 4th, 2012 - Macy's Holiday Parade & Grinchmas Media Event report

December 11th, 2012 - New Harry Potter content being filmed for Universal

2013

January 2nd, 2013 - Is Universal talking to the Tolkien family?

January 8th, 2013 - Mardi Gras 2013 Concert Lineup revealed!

January 25th, 2013 - Universal hosting 'Days of our Lives' fan fest

February 10th, 2013 - Universal Studios Mardi Gras Media Night Coverage!

February 13th, 2013 - Comcast buying remainder of NBCUniversal ownership

February 20th, 2013 - Big Update from both parks.

March 4th, 2013 - Transformers Gift Shop Opens!

April 1st, 2013 - Megatron begins making appearances at Transformers

May 8th, 2013 - Wizarding World of Harry Potter Diagon Alley details announced!

May 23rd, 2013 - The Simpsons' Springfield is coming to Universal!

June 17th, 2013 - 'Universal Dining Plan' announced for resort guests

June 17th, 2013 - Despicable Me Kids Suites coming to Portofino Bay

June 20th, 2013 - Universal Orlando Media Event & Transformers Opening

June 26th, 2013 - Cabin in the Woods announced for Halloween Horror Nights 23

June 27th, 2013 - Universal buys Wet n' Wild land & extra parcels!

July 1st, 2013 - In-depth look at the food & beverages of Springfield

July 1st, 2013 - Latest Halloween Horror Nights viral video posted!

July 16th, 2013 - Evil Dead house for Halloween Horror Nights 23!

July 17th, 2013 - Rocky Horror Picture Tribute Show return confirmed!

August 2nd, 2013 - Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit closed after guest injury

August 7th, 2013 - Harry Potter Celebration set for January 2014

September 11th, 2013 - Halloween Horror Nights Media Preview posted!

October 17th, 2013 - Robin Thicke & The Wanted set for Mardi Gras 2014

October 30th, 2013 - Attendance up, Greenroof Bridge coming, TNA returns

November 28th, 2013 - Bill & Ted rights renewed for HHN for five years!

2014

January 2nd, 2014 - Harry Potter Diagon Alley Officially Announced!

January 31st, 2014 - Mardi Gras 2014 Concert Lineup Revealed!

February 5th, 2014 - Report from the new Antojitos Restaurant

February 14th, 2014 - Aqua Drag Racer mat slide coming to Wet 'n Wild

February 21st, 2014 - IOA Starbucks opens & resort construction photos!

February 23rd, 2014 - Mardi Gras Grand Celebration Media Night Report!

April 1st, 2014 - Universal plans to add more hotels to the Resort

May 13th, 2014 - Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts details announced!

May 13th, 2014 - Diagon Alley entertainment & interactive experiences announced!

June 9th, 2014 - The Walking Dead returns with huge maze at HHN 24

June 17th, 2014 - Cabana Bay Beach Resort trip report

June 17th, 2014 - New CityWalk Venue Media Preview report posted!

June 18th, 2014 - Universal Orlando VIP Tour Report Posted!

June 19th, 2014 - Wizarding World of Diagon Alley Media Report posted!

June 19th, 2014 - Wizarding World of Diagon Alley Daytime Media Report posted!

July 22nd, 2014 - Halloween Horror Nights 24 house & mazes announced!

August 5th, 2014 - Alien vs. Predator house announced for HHN 24!

August 11th, 2014 - Diagon Alley photo report - One month after opening!

August 14th, 2014 - 2nd Annual Harry Potter Celebration announced!

August 14th, 2014 - Loew's Royal Pacific Resort convention space expansion announced!

September 9th, 2014 - Halloween Horror Nights 24 Media Preview posted!

September 9th, 2014 - Universal announces Loews Sapphire Falls Resort!

October 3rd, 2014 - TPR's HUGE Halloween Horror Nights 24 Trip Report!

October 31st, 2014 - First Halloween Horror Nights 25 Teaser posted!

November 2nd, 2014 - The Cowfish Orlando Soft Opening Review Posted!

2015

February 17th, 2015 - Permits filed for new Water Park near Cabana Bay

February 22nd, 2015 - Mardi Gras Media Day preview

May 7th, 2015 - Universal & Nintendo sign a deal for attractions!

May 25th, 2015 - Halloween Horror Nights 25 dates, icon & more announced!

May 25th, 2015 - Volcano Bay Water Park announced for 2017 opening!

June 11th, 2015 - Freddy vs. Jason house for Halloween Horror Nights!

June 17th, 2015 - Wet 'n Wild officially closing December 31st, 2016

July 30th, 2015 - Walking Dead returning to Halloween Horror Nights

August 17th, 2015 - Purge maze for Halloween Horror Nights

August 25th, 2015 - Fast and Furious ride announced for USO

November 1st, 2015 - The final show of Twister video

December 23rd, 2015 - Universal closes deal to purchase 450 acres of land

2016

August 3rd, 2016 - Summer Media Event w/ KONG, HULK and Sapphire Falls

August 4th, 2016 - Krampus coming to Halloween Horror Nights in 2016!

August 10th, 2016 - HHN Original Houses, Scarezones & Shows announced!

August 25th, 2016 - Toothsome Chocolate Emporium review posted!

September 17th, 2016 - Halloween Horror Nights 26 Media Night report posted!

October 25th, 2016 - Halloween Horror Nights extended for 2 extra nights

November 1st, 2016 - Race Through New York starring Jimmy Fallon details posted!

November 7th, 2016 - Aventura Hotel, 6th onsite hotel announced for 2018

November 29th, 2016 - Nintendo-themed area confirmed for the Universal Orlando Resort!

2017

March 7th, 2017 - Jimmy Fallon Ride Sneak Preview!

March 29th, 2017 - American Horror Story house announced for HHN27!

March 30th, 2017 - Volcano Bay ticket & annual pass options announced!

April 6th, 2017 - Race Through New York Grand Opening Event!

August 14th, 2017 - SAW: The Games of Jigsaw HHN house revealed!

August 15th, 2017 - Bill & Ted's Excellent Halloween Adventure ending with 2017 run

August 15th, 2017 - Academy of Villains & HHN scare zones announced!

August 15th, 2017 - Halloween Horror Nights 27 Media Event TR!

August 15th, 2017 - "A Celebration of Harry Potter" returns 1/26 - 1/28

November 6th, 2017 - Two new hotels announced for Universal Orlando!

November 19th, 2017 - Holidays at Universal Media Event Photo Report!

2018

January 11th, 2018 - Announcements & additions teased for 2018!

January 11th, 2018 - "The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle" announced!

January 18th, 2018 - Voodoo Doughnut coming to CityWalk in Spring 2018!

January 29th, 2018 - "A Celebration of Harry Potter" event photo report!

March 29th, 2018 - Bar 17 Bistro at Universal's Aventura Resort announced!!

March 29th, 2018 - Halloween Horror Nights Dates & Tickets now online!

April 3rd, 2018 - Stranger Things coming to Halloween Horror Nights!

April 16th, 2018 - Fast Furious Supercharged soft opening photos

April 27th, 2018 - Dead Exposure: Patient Zero HHN maze announced!

April 27th, 2018 - Fast & Furious Supercharged - Opening Media Event

May 16th, 2018 - Trick ‘r Treat coming to Halloween Horror Nights!

June 14th, 2018 - Universal Orlando’s Cinematic Celebration announced

July 2nd, 2018 - Slaughter Sinema, Chucky & Killer Klowns announced!

July 17th, 2018 - Universal's Cinematic Celebration Nighttime Show!

August 8th, 2018 - Seeds of Extinction Horror Nights house announced!

August 10th, 2018 - Poltergeist coming to Halloween Horror Nights!

August 15th, 2018 - Universal's Aventura Hotel Media Event report

August 15th, 2018 - Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers at HHN!

August 15th, 2018 - Mardi Gras event dates announced!

August 20th, 2018 - The Horrors of Blumhouse coming to HHN!

August 21st, 2018 - ScaryTales: Deadly Ever After house announced for Halloween Horror Nights, two HHN nights added due to popular demand

August 22nd, 2018 - AMC Universal becoming Universal Cinemark with new enhancements

September 15th, 2018 - Halloween Horror Nights 28 Media Event TR!

November 1st, 2018 - HHN Stranger Things house to reopen on Nov. 6th!

November 15th, 2018 - Holidays at Universal Orlando media preview report!

2019

January 15th, 2019 - Mardi Gras 2019 concert lineup & event details released!

February 21st, 2019 - Harry Potter coaster name & opening date revealed!

February 26th, 2019 - The TODAY Cafe coming to Universal Studios Florida!

March 4th, 2019 - Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle projection show announced!

March 12th, 2019 - New Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure details

April 15th, 2019 - "Nightingales - Blood Pit" HHN 2019 house announced

April 22nd, 2019 - 'Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure' creatures revealed!

April 29th, 2019 - "Universal Monsters" house announced for HHN 2019!

May 6th, 2019 - Hagrid animated figure unveiled!

June 12th, 2019 - Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure TPR Review posted

July 26th, 2019 - Killer Klowns from Outer Space HHN maze announced!

July 30th, 2019 - Universal teases "Epic" announcement for August 1st

August 1st, 2019 - "Universal's Epic Universe" theme park announced; fourth gate to open at new South Campus of the Universal Orlando Resort

August 8th, 2019 - 'Us' and Graveyard Games HHN houses announced!

August 12th, 2019 - Halloween Horror Nights 2019 scare zones revealed!

August 14th, 2019 - Rob Zombie's House of 1000 Corpses house announced!

August 15th, 2019 - "Halloween Marathon of Mayhem" HHN show announced!

October 15th, 2019 - The Bourne Stuntacular coming Spring 2020!

2020

January 31st, 2020 - Mardi Gras 2020 event details released!

November 6th, 2020 - 2020 holiday experiences announced!

November 6th, 2020 - Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites grand opening & Loews Portofino Bay Hotel reopening dates announced!

November 18th, 2020 - Universal Holidays & Velocicoaster photo report posted!

2021

January 13th, 2021 - Mardi Gras 2021: International Flavors of Carnaval announced

March 3rd, 2021 - Universal's Epic Universe construction resuming!

March 5th, 2021 - Halloween Horror Nights are back

March 10th, 2021 - Velocicoaster testing photos!

March 15th, 2021 - Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval trip report!

May 14th, 2021 - VelociCoaster passholder preview photo report posted!

May 18th, 2021 - DreamWorks Destination interactive character experience announced!

June 18th, 2021 - Jack the Clown returns for Halloween Horror Nights 2021!

July 8th, 2021 - New HHN maze based on The Haunting of Hill House!

July 19th, 2021 - Bride of Frankenstein & Texas Chainsaw Massacre HHN houses announced!

August 9th, 2021 - "Halloween Horror Nights Icons: Captured" house announced!

August 12th, 2021 - Full Halloween Horror Nights 2021 lineup revealed!

2022

May 17th, 2022 - "Universal Monsters: Legends Collide" HHN house announced!

June 8th, 2022 - "Halloween" house announced for HHN 2022!

June 18th, 2022 - "Universal's Great Movie Escape" escape rooms announced!

June 23rd, 2022 - "The Horrors of Blumhouse" HHN house announced!

October 5th, 2022 - 2022 Holiday offerings announced!

December 8th, 2022 - "Illumination's Villain-Con Minion Blast" announced!

2023

January 17th, 2023 - Universal's Mardi Gras 2023 details announced!

May 17th, 2023 - Minion Land announced!

2024

January 30th, 2024 - New Epic Universe details, including Celestial Park!

March 28th, 2024 - Isle of Berk revealed!

April 15th, 2024 - Stella Luna and Terra Nova resort details released!

May 2nd, 2024 - Super Nintendo World revealed!

May 26th, 2024 - DreamWorks Land passholder preview report!

June 20th, 2024 - Dark Universe revealed!

July 31st, 2024 - Harry Potter Ministry of Magic revealed!

October 17th, 2024 - Epic Universe opening on May 22nd, 2025!

2025

May 16th, 2025 - Summer fun across Universal Orlando Resort!

June 5th, 2025 - Fallout & Five Night's at Freddy's coming to Halloween Horror Nights in 2025!

June 5th, 2025 - Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit closes August 18th, 2025

June 13th, 2025 - "Jason Universe" house coming to Halloween Horror Nights

June 27th, 2025 - Five original houses announced for HHN 2025!

August 19th, 2025 - "UOAP Nights" event report posted!

October 10th, 2025 - 2025 holiday celebrations announced!

2026

January 8th, 2026 - Full 2026 event schedule released!

January 21st, 2026 - Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift opening in 2027! Fast & Furious: Supercharged closing in 2027!

February 17th, 2026 - "Category 10" restaurant coming to CityWalk in 2027

March 7th, 2026 - Limited time offerings announced for Super Nintendo World!

March 12th, 2026 - Volcano Bay Nights returns in 2026

March 23rd, 2026 - Jack & Oddfellow return for Halloween Horror Nights 35!

April 30th, 2026 - Summer fun across the resort in 2026!

May 7th, 2026 - Lost Continent permanent closure & more announced!

Original Post:

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Nickelodeon Leaving USF

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ORLANDO -- The slime has stopped at Universal Orlando.

Cable network Nickelodeon has plans to abandon a television production operation at the theme park resort at the end of June.

At the same time, the theme park resort has shuttered the Nickelodeon Game Lab, an attraction based on a former Nickelodeon game show that ended with a contestant on the receiving end of a bucket of green goo.

Less than 10 people will be laid off from the Nickelodeon production unit, which has been at Universal Studios since the Florida theme park opened in 1990.

Nickelodeon culled an audience for its shows from the millions of tourists who visit Universal's two theme parks each year, but Nickelodeon has had a diminishing presence at the resort in recent years.

Also, its due to conflict of interest, Nick is owned by CBS and Universal is now owned by NBC. Along with that, Nick had little interest in the Orlando unit these days since no shows are taped there.

Waldameer Discussion Thread

Tue, 30 May 2006 00:38:54 +0000

Hey everybody!

This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at Alabama Adventure, this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of the park as well as past updates, see TPR's Park Index.

Official Park Website

Here are some links to past updates from the park, you may be interested in. Enjoy!

2006

May 29th, 2006 (Below) - First rumblings that a new coaster is moving forward.

2007

May 16th, 2007 - Township grants final approval for Ravine Flyer

2008

May 21, 2008 - Robb films Ravine Flyer

October 7th, 2008 - Waldameer announces a Zamperla Disk-O for 2009

2010

Febraury 13th, 2010 - Waldameer announces Cashless System for 2010 and Flying Carousel for 2011

November 7th, 2010 - Waldameer adding two kid's rides along with Flying Carousel in 2011

2011

November 23rd, 2011 - List of improvements for 2012

2012

September 17th, 2012 - Music Express coming to Waldameer in 2013

2014

Decmber 19th, 2014 - Waldameer Park mentions a future coaster for the park

2018

August 13th, 2018 - Chaos, a Zamperla Looping Discovery announced for 2019

2025

August 15th, 2025 - Updates for 2025 and additions for 2026 announced!

My uncle, Barry Fey, is one of the top guys for the company Fredrick Steel, he has told me before about a coaster that he is working on that goes through a parking lot in a "Greek gods" park, and sure enough, Hades was buillt. He also told me about a coaster named after a ship in a Santa amusement park with 3 drops over 100 ft. And look, Voyage is here.

Now he is telling me about a GGC coaster in Erie PA. that he is going to start working on, all he can tell me is that it got permission to go over a 4 way overpass. News on what park is getting it will come soon. i guess it will open in 2007/2008. 100% true news, and watch all the info start building up.

-MFJZ-

tee hee the only park in Erie PA, Waldameer..... you lucky bastards

http://www.rcdb.com/locationresult.htm?parkname=&pstatus=141&location=20177&nearlocation=0&nearrange=&search=Search

The Six Flags Magic Mountain (SFMM) Discussion Thread

Fri, 12 May 2006 07:17:16 +0000

Hey everybody!

This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at Six Flags Magic Mountain, this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of the park as well as past updates, see TPR's Park Index Page.

Below are some links to past updates from the park, you may be interested in. Enjoy!

--Robb

_____________________________________________________

2006

May 12, 2006 - Tatsu Media Day Campout - SEE BELOW!

Aug. 29th, 2006 - Mini-Update (smoke, Orient Express paint, and Freefall)

Aug. 30th, 2006 - Mini-Update (goodbye Chinese acrobats, Fright Fest stuff)

Sept. 2nd, 2006 - Photo trip around the park: Small observations

Sept. 17th, 2006 - Arrowfanman's 9/17/06 SFMM update! (incl. Tatsu ops and Fright Fest prep.)

Oct. 15th, 2006 - SFMM video update (Colossus racing, Circus Wheel running)

Nov. 19th, 2006 - SFMM update: Tatsu's "Achilles' heel"

Dec. 17th, 2006 - SFMM update: Just a short, rainy day update

Dec. 29th, 2006 - SFMM update: Brought to you by your friendly neighborhood Arrowfanman

2007

Feb. 16th, 2007 - SFMM update by Arrowfanman

Mar. 4th, 2007 - In Memoriam: Psyclone

Mar 10th, 2007 - Update by Arrowfanman (more Psyclone and hot refurb/painting action)

Apr. 5th, 2007 - Update by wrs28330 (new entertainment, people on stilts)

Apr. 8th, 2007 - SFMM update by Arrowfanman (Deja Vu and other refurbs, plus other random stuff)

Apr. 13th, 2007 - A short update for Friday the 13th by wrs 28330

May 2nd, 2007 - Food, Batman, and other stuff update by wrs28330

May 11th, 2007 - SFMM update by Arrowfanman (new food locations and other stuff)

May 16th, 2007 - Year of a million . . . construction walls coming down by wrs28330 (Johnny Rockets revealed)

July 20th, 2007 - Update by Arrowfanman (random improvements, Batman goes "oops")

July 31st, 2007 - Mini-Update by Arrowfanman

Sept. 17th, 2007 - Update by Arrowfanman (incl. Fright Fest stuff and the Thomas Town "rumor")

October 2nd, 2007 - Thomas Town is announced

Dec. 17th, 2007 - X2 transformation has begun!

Dec. 21st, 2007 - Flashback Demolition Photos

2008

Jan. 1st, 2008 - More Flashback Demolition Photos

Jan 18th, 2008 - X gets painted into X2!

Feb. 3rd, 2008 - Freefall demolition, last pics of Spin Out & Sierra Twist - more improvements.

Feb. 16th, 2008 - Lollipop Freeway Sign Refurbished

Feb. 16th, 2008 - SFMM Job Fair, X2, Flashback, and more.

Feb. 24th, 2008 - Sky Tower Museum & Rockin' Scream? Photos & Video

Feb. 29th, 2008 - X2 Testing Photos

Mar. 15th, 2008 - 3 Point Challenge, Cyber Cafe, More!

March 23rd Update - Johnny Rocket's Shakes & Fries - More stuff!

June 26th Update - X2 v. Thomas Town, Revolution's New Paint, and more!

August 31st, 2008 - Idiot hops fence and is hit by Ninja

Sept. 28th, 2008 - Fright Fest, and something by Psyclone?

Oct. 5th, 2008 - Fright Fest 2008 Photos

Oct. 11th, 2008 - Construction Update

2009

Jan 4th, 2009 - Update from New Years Rock N' Ride Party

January 17th, 2009 - Terminator has gone vertical!

January 25th, 2009 - Terminator Construction Update, Q-Bot Update, and other improvements

February 1st, 2009 - Terminator Update, Bugs Bunny World, Swashbuckler.

February 15th, 2009 - Terminator Construction Update

March 1st, 2009 - Terminator Update, Job Fair, Cold Stone Creamery

March 7th - Mr. Six is back, Q-Bot Opens, and more general improvements

March 15th, 2009 - Terminator and general park update

March 26th - New Mr. Six Merch, & General Park Update

March 27th, 2009 - West Coast Bash 2009 HUGE update!

September 10th, 2009 - Fright Fest Update

2010

March 23rd, 2010 - Mr. Six's Splash Island announced

April 8th, 2010 - 'Slambang' announced

August 4th, 2010 - Mr. Six's Dance Coaster to open under a new theme

October 20th, 2010 - Official Announcement of 2011 additions (Green Lantern, Superman: Escape from Krypton, Family Coaster)

2011

February 4th, 2011 - Green Lantern trains arrive

February 13th, 2011 - Superman: Escape from Krypton testing

May 2011 - Superman: Escape From Krypton Media Day

May 28th, 2011 - Road Runner Express Grand Opening

June 30th, 2011 - Green Lantern Grand Opening Media Day

August 16th, 2011 - Deja Vu moving across country to SFNE

September 1st, 2011 - Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom announced

2012

February 3rd, 2012 - SFMM Hurricane Harbor announces adoption of Lo-Q's "Q-Band" system

May 30th, 2012 - Latest Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom construction photos

July 14th, 2012 - Sky Screamer parts spotted behind Apocalypse?

August 22nd, 2012 - Hint connecting Premier Rides to new 2013 coaster?

August 30th, 2012 - FullThrottle announced!

December 3rd, 2012 - Upcharge attraction being added to the park

2013

Jan 4th - FullThrottle update

Jan 19th - FullThrottle Update!

Feb 11th - FullThrottle Update!

Feb 27th - FullThrottle Update

March 11th - FullThrottle Update

March 17 - FullThrottle Update

April 11th - FullThrottle Update - Loop topped off

June 22nd, 2013 - FullThrottle Media Day coverage

August 29th, 2013 - New family coaster for 2014, Batman and Colossus to run backwards

2014

January 12th, 2014 - Park update!

January 19th, 2014 - Small park update!

February 2nd, 2014 - Update of work being done at the park!

February 11th, 2014 - Park announces Speedy Gonzalez Hot Rod Racers coaster!

February 23rd, 2014 - Quick Update of what's happening at the park!

March 9th - Park update with Batman Backwards!

August 5th, 2014 - 36 hour marathon recognizing the closing of Colossus

August 28th, 2014 - Twisted Colossus announced

September 8th, 2014 - Minor fire during Twisted Colossus construction work

October 4th, 2013 - Twisted Colossus update

November 18, 2014 - Twisted Colossus ride vehicles revealed

November 26th, 2014 - Twisted Colossus Hard Hat Tour!

December 5th, 2014 - Twisted Colossus update!

2015

March 7th, 2015 - Twisted Colossus construction pictures

March 27th, 2015 - Twisted Colossus Construction Tour

September 3rd, 2015 - Revolution to get new trains with lap bars in 2016

2016

September 1st, 2016 - Justice League Ride Announced for 2017!

October 28th, 2016 - Holiday in the Park 2016 details released!

2017

August 23, 2017 - announced to extend daily operations to throughout the 2018 calendar year

September 31th, 2017 - CraZanity (Giant Discovery) announced for 2018

2018

March 23th, 2018 - DC SUPER HEROES Drop of Doom VR announced!

July 2nd, 2018 - Fourth of July 2018 offerings announced!

July 12th, 2018 - CraZanity Media Day Report!

August 22nd, 2018 - Hell Fest maze announced for Fright Fest!

August 30th, 2018 - West Coaster Racers, racing launch coasters announced

2021

February 20th, 2021 - The West Coast Customs Cruis’n the Park Car Show announced

2022

July 14th, 2022 - Wonder Woman Flight of Courage REAL POV!

2025

March 28th, 2025 - Superman: Escape from Krypton permanently closed

2026

January 2nd, 2026 - Looney Tunes Land opening in 2026!

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Hey everyone!

Tatsu Media Day & Camp Out Photo & Video Update POSTED!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/tatsumed ... iaday1.htm

First of all, Elissa and I would like to thank everyone who showed up to the camp out last night. We had nearly 200 people show up and it wouldn't have been as much fun without all of you!

In the end, everything worked out GREAT! The camp out was fun, Tatsu is GREAT, and we got to ride many, many times. There was even plenty of free food for breakfast and lunch. (Gotta love Vault ICEE's Wes!)

I have posted 4 pages of photos along with 2 videos and an audio interview with Six Flags President and CEO, Mark Shaprio. There was some very interesting things said, so I'd reccomend checking that out!

And of course, our TPR Camp Out video has some very funny moments in it.

Oh, and if you have photos from the camp out or media day, PLEASE pos them! We'd love to hear everyone's comments and feedback about the event so we can make our next event even BETTER!

Thanks again to everyone!

--Robb

Photo TR from the local fair

Fri, 01 May 2026 19:07:23 +0000

We had a random fair in my hometown that I found out about on Facebook so I stopped by to see what was going on.

Here we are let’s go see what’s popping!

Row row row your boat gently down the stream…

They had this umbrella ride for the kiddies

This ride was called Slime Buckets. It’s giving alien.

They had a Dizzy Dragon ride

I went on it just because. It was actually pretty fun.

This ride was okay.

Went in the Monkey Maze. This is your standard glass house where you go through the glass maze to get to the top floor with the wacky mirrors and then you slide down the slide.

Here’s a random carnival game.

It ain’t a fair without nasty and greasy fair food.

Looking down the midway. It was mostly empty here.

Sizzler (I like to call this the Egg Beater)

They had a Dumbo ride.

It was nice. Very colorful.

I didn’t ride the Ferris Wheel cause it was super windy and the seats were rocking back and forth.

Didn’t ride the Zero Gravity either. These kind of rides make me dizzy as fuck.

Didn’t ride the Cliff Hanger today but I’ve ridden it before at a different fair and it’s fun.

This little swing ride called Musical Chairs was my favorite.

Anyways this fair was pretty fun. Might go again next year if it comes back here.

Six Flags St. Louis (SFStL) Discussion Thread

Mon, 12 Dec 2005 01:32:50 +0000

Hey everybody!

This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at Six Flags St. Louis, this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of the park as well as past updates, see TPR's Park Index Page.

Official Park Website

Below are some links to past updates from the park, you may be interested in. Enjoy!

--Robb

_____________________________________________________

2005

December 11th, 2005 - Six Flags Astroworld's Dungeon Drop parts have arrived at Six Flags St. Louis

2006

January 25th, 2006 - Acrophobia (former Dungeon Drop) rising at SFStL

January 27th, 2006 - Screamin Eagle to getting some fresh paint

February 15th, 2006 - Park to get Superman: Power of Tower (from SFKK) and Bugs Bunny National Park

May 19th, 2006 - Superman: Power of Tower Opening Day

2007

February 12th, 2007 - Tony Hawk Big Spin announced

April 22nd, 2007 - Tony Hawk Big Spin Opening Day

September 27th, 2007 - Evel Kneivel (GCI woodie) announces

2008

September 15th, 2008 - Water Racer for Hurricane Harbor, also Nighttime Parade

2010

September 16th, 2010 - Skyscreamer announced for 2011

2011

September 1st, 2011 - Waterpark improvements for 2012

2012

March 21st, 2012 - Mr. Freeze to be transformed into Mr. Freeze Reverse Blast

August 24th, 2012 - Six Flags leaks Boomerang coaster announcement

August 30th, 2012 - Boomerang Officially Announced!

2013

January 21st, 2013 - All year dining pass details announced!

August 28th, 2013 - Tsunami Soaker announced

October 3rd, 2013 - SkyScreamer to run backwards during 2013 Fright Fest

2014

August 28th, 2014 - Justice League: Battle for Metropolis announced

2015

May 28th, 2015 - Justice League: Battle for Metropolis Media Day

September 3rd, 2015 - Fireball announced for 2016

2016

March 3rd, 2016 - Virtual reality roller coaster announced

May 24th, 2016 - Media Day for New Revolution

September 1st, 2016 - Spinsanity (Disk-o) announced for 2017

2017

August 31st, 2018 - Typhoon Twister (4 person raft with whirpool bowl) announced for Hurricane Harbor in 2018

2018

August 30th, 2018 - Supergirl (Zamperla Endeavor) announced for 2019

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Original Post

http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/sixflags/121205/

Ever since SFAW closed, it was rumored SFStL would get the park's Intamin Drop Tower, Dungeon Drop. Well, the rumors are now confirmed and the first pieces have arrived.

Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Discussion Thread

Wed, 23 May 2007 17:44:59 +0000

Hey everybody!

This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of the park as well as past updates, see TPR's Park Index Page.

Official Park Website

Below are some links to past updates from the park, you may be interested in. Enjoy!

--Robb

_____________________________________________________

2007

May 23rd, 2007 - Adults & teens arrested in Disney brawl (see below)

August 7th, 2007 - Haunted Mansion rehabs

September 16th, 2007 - Refurbished Haunted Mansion video

December 6th, 2007 - Man dies after falling outside of restaurant in the Magic Kingdom

December 10th, 2007 - Woman arrested after attempting to bring gun into the Magic Kingdom

December 18th, 2007 - Man dies after riding Expedition Everest

2008

March 21st, 2008 - Woman charged with 'line rage' at Walt Disney World

April 11th, 2008 - 'Line rage' lady found guilty of simple battery, a misdemeanor

2009

January 7th, 2009 - Space Mountain to close for most of 2009 for major refurbishment

July 16th, 2009 - Fantasyland expansion details announced, new rides, meet & greets, shops & restaurants; ToonTown to close

November 10th, 2009 - Space Mountain returns with interactive queue, enclosed station & "insider touches"

November 13th, 2009 - Space Mountain to have new on-ride photo system

November 15th, 2009 - Space Mountain soft opening photo report posted!

December 8th, 2009 - First construction companies chosen for New Fantasyland

December 12th, 2009 - Meet & Greet queuing system test at Pooh's Playful Spot

December 15th, 2009 - Queue-less wait system now testing at Rock n' Rollercoaster

2010

January 8th, 2010 - Walt Disney World passholders ride along free at the Richard Petty Driving Experience

January 21st, 2010 - Images of physical model of New Fantasyland leak

January 27th, 2010 - Early construction on New Fantasyland cleared to begin

February 1st, 2010 - D23 shares more details on New Fantasyland

February 10th, 2010 - Summer Nightastic! comes to WDW, brings back Mainstreet Electrical Parade & more!

March 2nd, 2010 - Summer Nightastic! begins on June 6th, 2010

May 11th, 2010 - Magic, Music & Mayhem! fireworks show returns as the Summer Nightastic! Fireworks Spectacular!

May 25th, 2010 - Cinderella's Golden Carrousel to be renamed Prince Charming Regal Carrousel

May 25th, 2010 - Summer Nightastic! to host passholder preview on June 5th, 2010

June 22nd, 2010 - $15 million permit pulled for Little Mermaid ride

July 29th, 2010 - Mainstreet Electrical Parade to continue an "open-ended run" due to popular demand

August 5th, 2010 - Tomorrowland Transit Authority to become 'Tomorrowland Transit Authority Peoplemover'

August 5th, 2010 - Peoplemover returns to Tomorrowland

August 12th, 2010 - Disney reworking New Fantasyland plans

August 30th, 2010 - Space Mountain adds 'Starry-o-phonic sound!"

October 17th, 2010 - Construction walls cover much of Fantasyland

November 15th, 2010 - Winnie the Pooh to re-open with interactive queue, new facade & reworked shop

December 10th, 2010 - Mickey's Toontown Fair to close permanently on February 11th, 2010

2011

January 4th, 2011 - Walt Disney World launches line of 'designer burgers'

January 18th, 2011 - Revised plans for New Fantasyland released!

January 22nd, 2011 - Splash Mountain adds lap bars

February 12th, 2011 - Family sues Disney after child is severely burned by nacho cheese

March 10th, 2011 - Walt Disney World ending Grad Nights this year

April 11th, 2011 - Beast's Castle emerges behind construction walls in New Fantasyland

April 13th, 2011 - Beast's Castle forced perspective effect explained

May 6th, 2011 - Blackbeard to appear in Pirates of the Caribbean mists

May 16th, 2011 - Enchanted Tiki Room to return in classic form!

June 14th, 2011 - A look at Storybook Circus in New Fantasyland

July 8th, 2011 - Disney Fairies move into the Adventureland Veranda

August 12th, 2011 - Disney to add 'new' monorail train

August 19th, 2011 - Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Coaster ride rendering teaser video

September 6th, 2011 - Sorcerer's of the Magic Kingdom interactive game announced!

September 15th, 2011 - Animation helps make Little Mermaid ride a reality

October 26th, 2011 - 'Project Exotic' driving experience coming to the Walt Disney World Speedway

November 1st, 2011 - Talking Mickey Mouse arrives at the Town Square Theater!

November 1st, 2011 - NTSB Report on the Monorail accident released

November 8th, 2011 - Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom begins play testing

November 14th, 2011 - Dumbo centerpiece arrives for Storybook Circus installation

November 22nd, 2011 - Magic Kingdom photo update posted

December 4th, 2011 - Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party coverage

December 6th, 2011 - Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom photo update

December 13th, 2011 - New Fantasyland construction photos posted!

December 28th, 2011 - Holiday crowds, Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom, New Fantasyland, Storybook Circus & holiday offerings in huge photo report

December 31st, 2011 - Be Our Guest, Little Mermaid & more to open in Summer 2012!

December 31st, 2011 - Magic Kingdom to stay open for 24 hours on Leap Day!

2012

January 6th, 2012 - Farewell to Dumbo, plus New Fantasyland updates!

January 12th, 2012 - Magic, Memories & You! to receive Valentine's Day update

January 30th, 2012 - Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom cards previewed!

February 3rd, 2012 - Huge Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom play-testing photo report!

February 9th, 2012 - Fastpass return times to now be strictly enforced

February 9th, 2012 - New kids menu items to debut at Magic Kingdom

February 16th, 2012 - Imagineer talks Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom

February 16th, 2012 - Parts of Storybook Circus to open in late March

February 29th, 2012 - Live Updates!! Leap Day 2012. One More Disney Day

March 12th, 2012 - Storybook Circus Soft Opening photo report posted!

March 30th, 2012 - Marvel's The Avengers monorail wrap announced!

April 1st, 2012 - Merida from Pixar's 'Brave' meet & greet on the way

April 2nd, 2012 - Staggs teases final New Fantasyland element for 2014

April 3rd, 2012 - Walt Disney World announces Disney PhotoPass+

April 4th, 2012 - Avengerail debuts, Mine Train Coaster supports go vertical

April 19th, 2012 - Orange Bird officially returns to the Magic Kingdom!

April 19th, 2012 - New Fantasyland Time-Lapse Construction video released

April 19th, 2012 - Minotaur statues placed in New Fantasyland

April 23th, 2012 - Starbucks coming to Disney Parks

April 23th, 2012 - Cinderella Castle in AIA Top 100 FL Buildings list

April 25th, 2012 - Magic, Memories & You Summer show begins May 25th, 2012

April 25th, 2012 - D23 Sunshine Tree Terrace/Orange Bird event photos

April 27th, 2012 - New Fantasyland opening timelines announced

May 2nd, 2012 - Tickets for 2012 extra-ticket parties now available

May 30th, 2012 - Snow White's Scary Adventures closes for good on May 31st, 2012

May 30th, 2012 - The Magic, The Memories & You! adds Summer segment

May 30th, 2012 - More details on Prince Eric's Castle revealed

June 4th, 2012 - Dumbo's interactive Big Top Tent queue previewed

June 7th, 2012 - Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom live chat transcript

June 12th, 2012 - Updated New Fantasyland project timeline released

June 12th, 2012 - Magic Kingdom serves up healthy quick service food options

June 28th, 2012 - Be Our Guest Restaurant menu items teased

July 1st, 2012 - New Fantasyland construction photo update posted!

August 7th, 2012 - New Fantasyland construction photo update posted!

August 7th, 2012 - Pete's Silly Sideshow previewed

August 7th, 2012 - New Fantasyland to have Grand Opening on Dec. 6th

August 14th, 2012 - Gaston statue installed in New Fantasyland

August 17th, 2012 - Signature concept art reveals New Fantasyland views

August 21st, 2012 - New Fantasyland construction update!

August 21st, 2012 - Sneak peek of Enchanted Tales with Belle

August 22nd, 2012 - "Celebrate the Magic" show to replace "The Magic, the Memories and You!"

August 28th, 2012 - Ariel's Grotto meet & greet announced!

September 2nd, 2012 - Preview of Enchanted Tales With Belle!

September 4th, 2012 - Gaston's Tavern signature drink & snack announced!

September 11th, 2012 - 1st photos from The Little Mermaid & new castle show

September 13th, 2012 - Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom card revealed!

September 18th, 2012 - New photos of the Journey to the Little Mermaid attraction!

September 23rd, 2012 - Mystery upgrades to Pirates of the Caribbean teased!

September 23rd, 2012 - Tinkerbell's sister Periwinkle to join meet & greet

October 9th, 2012 - Storybook Circus now completely open! Photo report posted!

October 16th, 2012 - New Fantasyland Dress Rehearsal Photo/Video Report!

October 18th, 2012 - 'Limited Time Magic' Celebration Announced!

October 24th, 2012 - 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea honored at recent event

November 1st, 2012 - Mermaids arrive at Pirates of the Caribbean

November 1st, 2012 - Full video of revamped Country Bear Jamboree show

November 10th, 2012 - Starbucks moving into the Main Street Bakery in 2013

November 12th, 2012 - Celebrate the Magic projection show details revealed

November 14th, 2012 - Dragons coming to WDW? Viral campaign begins!

November 18th, 2012 - New Big Thunder Mountain backstory revealed!

November 25th, 2012 - Disney PhotoPass+ details revealed

December 5th, 2012 - "Streetmosphere" Entertainment for New Fantasyland

December 12th, 2012 - Disney's Attractions+ photo service officially launched

December 19th, 2012 - Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Coaster construction update!

2013

January 10th, 2013 - George Kalogridis named President of Walt Disney World Resort

January 20th, 2013 - Long-lost Disney friends return in Limited Time Magic

January 23rd, 2013 - Pirates interactive game announced for Adventureland

April 8th, 2013 - Video look at new Pirates interactive game for MK!

April 25th, 2013 - Monstrous Summer 24 Hour Magic Kingdom day announced

April 26th, 2013 - Disney Festival of Fantasy daytime parade announced!

April 26th, 2013 - Sneak Peek at Seven Dwarfs Mine Train & Princess Fairytale Hall

April 26th, 2013 - Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor to get 'Monsters University' routines

April 27th, 2013 - MONSTROUS SUMMER EVENT Trip Report Posted!

June 1st, 2013 - Walt Disney World Pricing Increases Announced

July 1st, 2013 - Seven Dwarfs Mine Train coaster car arrives!

September 17th, 2013 - Polynesian Resort DVC expansion announced!

October 7th, 2013 - Glow with the Show ears coming to Wishes!

October 21st, 2013 - Talking Mickey meeting guests at Town Square Theater

October 25th, 2013 - Jungle Cruise goes "Jingle Cruise" for the Holidays!

November 9th, 2013 - Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2013 Update!

December 9th, 2013 - WDW Holiday Re-Cap and beyond. AWESOME MK Photos!

2014

February 20th, 2014 - AT&T debuts new wireless technology at Disney Parks

February 23rd, 2014 - Walt Disney World Ticket Prices Increase: $99 for MK; $94 for Epcot, DHS & AK

February 24th, 2014 - First POV Video of Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Coaster!

February 24th, 2014 - Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade to debut on March 9th, 2014

February 27th, 2014 - Central Plaza 'Hub' to be expanded & enhanced!

February 28th, 2014 - 'Rock Your Disney Side' 24 hour event announced!

March 9th, 2014 - Photos & Video from Festival of Fantasy Parade

March 18th, 2014 - Anna & Elsa moving to Princess Fairytale Hall

March 18th, 2014 - Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Coaster logo released

May 3rd, 2014 - Full report from Mine Train Media Event Posted!

September 12th, 2014 - Frozen comes to Magic Kingdom for the holidays!

October 20th, 2014 - New 'Glow with the Show' products announced!

November 11th, 2014 - Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Report!/url]

November 26th, 2014 - Made With Magic" Glow with the Show items now available

December 19th, 2014 - 'Cinderella' film carriage making limited appearances

2015

March 11th, 2015 - "Coolest Summer Ever" promotion & 24-hour event announced!

March 21st, 2015 - Be Our Guest Restaurant begins offering breakfast

2016

January 1st, 2016 - New Years Eve Fireworks - INCREDIBLE!

August 4th, 2016 - The Muppets coming to Liberty Square in a new show!

August 10th, 2016 - Main Street Electrical Parade ends run at WDW

October 25th, 2016 - Mickey Mouse birthday celebration on November 18th!

October 26th, 2016 - Once Upon a Time projection show announced for November 4th, 2016 debut!

December 15th, 2016 - Clips from Mickey's Most Merriest Christmas Show!

2017

February 9th, 2017 - Happily Ever After Nighttime Spectacular announced!

2018

February 3rd, 2018 - New offerings coming to all four parks this Summer!

March 24th, 2018 - New Pirates of the Caribbean auction scene debuts

July 15th, 2018 - Report from Magic Kingdom "After Hours" event!

2019

January 5th, 2019 - V.I.PASSHOLDER Perks in January announced

July 20th, 2019 - Villains After Hours trip report posted!

August 25th, 2019 - "Disney Genie" digital offering announced for 2020!

2020

November 6th, 2020 - Walt Disney World 2020 holiday experiences announced!

November 20th, 2020 - Park Hopper is back!

2021

January 26th, 2021 - Jungle Cruise enhancements announced!

February 20th, 2021 - Walt Disney World 50th anniversary celebration details released!

May 7th, 2021 - After Hours Boo Bash Halloween event announced!

June 15th, 2021 - Happily Ever After returning on July 1st!

June 22nd, 2021 - 50th Anniversary Entertainment Offerings Announced!

June 24th, 2021 - Contemporary guest rooms unveiled - Monorail & Incredibles-inspired!

July 1st, 2021 - Mickey’s PhilharMagic adding new "Coco" sequence!

July 12th, 2021 - New 2021 holiday experience details released!

August 13th, 2021 - New 50th anniversary anthem & Beacons of Magic concept art revealed!

August 18th, 2021 - Disney Genie replacing FastPass+ and MaxPass!

August 20th, 2021 - New details on Disney Enchantment!

August 30th, 2021 - Revamped annual passes coming on September 8th!

October 5th, 2021 - More entertainment coming back across Walt Disney World!

2022

April 28th, 2022 - Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party returns for 2022!

June 23rd, 2022 - Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party & more announced for WDW holidays in 2022!

July 1st, 2022 - "Tiana's Bayou Adventure" replacing Splash Mountain in late 2024

October 4th, 2022 - 2022 Holday offerings announced!

December 2nd, 2022 - Splash Mountain closing on January 23rd, 2023!

December 22nd, 2022 - New enhancements coming for the Walt Disney World Railroad!

2023

January 10th, 2023 - Happily Ever After returning on April 3rd, 2023!

January 10th, 2023 - Tron Lightcycle Run opening on April 4th, 2023!

September 9th, 2023 - Destination D23 news!

2024

May 13th, 2024 - Tiana's Bayou Adventure opening on June 28th!

August 11th, 2024 - Cars-themed Frontierland expansion and Villains Land announced!

2025

March 26th, 2025 - Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin updates announced!

May 9th, 2025 - "The Beak and Barrel" tavern details released!

May 30th, 2025 - Disney Starlight parade details released! Debuts July 20th, 2025!

June 3rd, 2025 - New artwork of Piston Peak National Park!

August 25th, 2025 - Big Thunder Mountain Railroad new magic announced & The Beak and Barrel preview photos released!

September 1st, 2025 - D23 2025 announcements roundup!

December 3rd, 2025 - 2026 events and announcements roundup!

2026

March 12th, 2026 - 2026 Cool KIDS' Summer offerings announced for across WDW

April 30th, 2026 - Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party returning in 2026!

May 1st, 2026 - New ferryboat announced for Seven Seas Lagoon fleet!

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Original Post:

Source: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/loc ... -headlines

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Adults, teens arrested in Disney brawl

Willoughby Mariano | Sentinel Staff Writer

Posted May 22, 2007

Three teens and two adults were arrested at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom after deputies said they spat on guests, cursed and brawled with an Orange County deputy, according to a report released Monday.

The arrests took place at about 11:15 p.m. Sunday, after Rose Dipietro, 20, Brian Guilfoil, 19, and three teens, all of Shirley, N.Y., a town on Long Island, were detained by Disney security for being unruly and possibly drunk, according to a sheriff's report.

The group threatened the security officers, who called for help from sheriff's deputies. When one deputy tried to intercede, Guilfoil pushed the deputy while his companions rushed into the fray, the report states.

Security guards and deputies rushed to the deputy's aid, and the deputy used his stun gun against a 17-year-old girl.. The five suspected brawlers were arrested for felony battery on a law enforcement officer and other related charges.

Dipietro and Guilfoil were booked into Orange County Jail, where they were released Monday afternoon on $2,300 bail each.

The teens -- girls 17 and 16 and a 14-year-old boy -- were taken to the county's juvenile detention facility.

Park Discussion Thread Directory

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 01:47:45 +0000

We talk about a LOT of theme parks here on TPR. Below is a list of parks that we have a dedicated discussion thread for. If you have a question, comment, or want to share something about a park that is on this list, please do it in the appropriate discussion thread below. Park discussion threads can be created only by TPR moderators--please do not create a new discussion thread yourself! If you are interested in seeing a park receive its own discussion thread, please reply to this thread and a TPR moderator will review your request.

Parks Discussion Threads:

Adventuredome Discussion Thread

Adventureland (Iowa) Discussion Thread

Alabama Adventure Discussion Thread

Alton Towers Discussion Thread

Bay Beach Amusement Park Discussion Thread

Beech Bend Discussion Thread

Beijing's Happy Magic Watercube Discussion Thread

Belantis Discussion Thread

Bellewaerde Discussion Thread

Blackpool Pleasure Beach (BPB) Discussion Thread

Bobbejaanland Discussion Thread

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (BGT BGA) Discussion Thread

Busch Gardens Williamsburg (BGW BGE) Discussion Thread

California's Great America Discussion Thread

Canada's Wonderland Discussion Thread

Canobie Lake Park Discussion Thread

Carowinds Discussion Thread

Casino Pier (Seaside Heights) Discussion Thread

Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread

China Dinosaur Park Discussion Thread

The Chessington WOA Discussion Thread

Clementon Park Discussion Thread

Coney Island Development Discussion Thread

Conneaut Lake Park Discussion Thread

Disney Abu Dhabi Resort Discussion Thread

Disneyland Resort Discussion Thread

Disneyland Paris Resort Discussion Thread

Djurs Sommerland Discussion Thread

Dollywood Discussion Thread

Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom Discussion Thread

Drayton Manor Discussion Thread

Dreamland, Margate UK Discussion Thread

Dubai Parks and Resort Discussion Thread

Efteling Discussion Thread

Elitch Gardens Discussion Thread

Energylandia Discussion Thread

Europa Park Discussion Thread

Everland Discussion Thread

Farup Sommerland Discussion Thread

Ferrari World Discussion Thread

Flamingo Land Discussion Thread

Fuji-Q Highlands Discussion Thread

Funtown Splashtown USA Discussion Thread

Fun Spot America Discussion Thread

Fun Spot America Atlanta Discussion Thread

Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier Discussion Thread

Gardaland Discussion Thread

Geauga Lake Discussion Thread

Ghost Town in Sky Discussion Thread

Gillian's Funland Discussion Thread

The Great Escape Discussion Thread

Gröna Lund Discussion Thread

Hansa Park Discussion Thread

Hard Rock / Freestyle Music Park Discussion Thread

Heide Park Discussion Thread

Hersheypark Discussion Thread

Holiday Park Discussion Thread

Holiday World (HW) Discussion Thread

Hong Kong Disneyland Discussion Thread

Indiana Beach (IB) Discussion Thread

Kemah Boardwalk & Boardwalk Bullet Discussion

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Kentucky Kingdom (KK, SFKK) Discussion Thread

Kings Dominion (KD) Discussion Thread

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Knoebels Discussion Thread

Knott's Berry Farm (KBF) Discussion Thread

Kolmarden Discussion Thread

Lagoon Discussion Thread

Lake Compounce Discussion Thread

La Ronde Discussion Thread

Legendia Park Discussion Thread

Legoland California Discussion Thread

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Legoland Florida Discussion Thread

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Linnanmäki Discussion Thread

Liseberg Discussion Thread

The Magic Springs & Crystal Falls Discussion Thread

Michigan's Adventure (MiA) Discussion Thread

Mirabilandia Discussion Thread

Morey's Piers Discussion Thread

Motiongate Discussion Thread

Movieland Studios Discussion Thread

Movie Park Germany Discussion Thread

Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park Discussion Thread

Nagashima Spa Land Discussion Thread

Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World Discussion Thread

Nickelodeon Universe / American Dream Discussion Thread

Nickelodeon Universe Discussion Thread

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PowerPark Discussion Thread

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Rye Playland Discussion Thread

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (SCBB) Discussion Thread

Santa's Village Azoosment Park

Sesame Place Discussion Thread

SeaWorld Orlando (SWO) Discussion Thread

SeaWorld San Antonio Discussion Thread

SeaWorld San Diego (SWSD) Discussion Thread

Shanghai Disney Resort Discussion Thread

Silverwood Discussion Thread

Silver Dollar City (SDC) Discussion Thread

Six Flags America (SFA) Discussion Thread

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Six Flags Fiesta Texas (SFFT) Discussion Thread

Six Flags Great Adventure (SFGAdv) Discussion Thread

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Six Flags Over Georgia (SFOG) Discussion Thread

Six Flags Over Texas (SFOT) Discussion Thread

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Six Flags St. Louis (SFStL) Discussion Thread

Skara Sommarland Discussion Thread

Skyplex Orlando Discussion Thread

Slagharen Netherlands Discussion Thread

Tayto Park Discussion Thread

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Tivoli Gardens Discussion Thread

Tokyo Disney Resort Discussion Thread

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Tripsdrill Discussion Thread

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Universal Orlando Resort (USO, IOA) Discussion Thread

Universal Studios Hollywood (USH) Discussion Thread

Universal Studios Japan (USJ) Discussion Thread

Universal Studios Singapore Discussion Thread

Valleyfair (VF) Discussion Thread

Waldameer Discussion Thread

Walibi Belgium Discussion Thread

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Walibi Rhone Alpes Discussion Thread

Walt Disney World Disney's Animal Kingdom Discussion Thread

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Walygator Parc Discussion Thread

Warner Bros. Movie World Discussion Thread

Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi Discussion Thread

Wiener Prater Discussion Thread

Wild Adventures Discussion Thread

Wild West World Discussion Thread

Worlds of Fun (WoF) Discussion Thread

Beyond the Parks Discussion Threads:

Abandoned Amusement Parks Discussion Thread

'Aulani - A Disney Resort & Spa' Discussion Thread

Cedar Fair Development Discussion Thread

The Cruise Ship and Cruise Line Discussion Thread

The Disney Cruise Line (DCL) Discussion Thread

Great Wolf Lodge Development Discussion Thread

The InBev/Busch Discussion Thread

Mountain/Alpine Coaster or Alpine Slide Discussion Thread

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment (SEAS) Corporate Thread

Six Flags Development Discussion Thread

Walt Disney World Non-Park Discussion Thread

Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World Discussion Thread

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 22:51:26 +0000

Hey everybody!

This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World (formerly Martin's Fantasy Island and Fantasy Island), this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of the park as well as past updates, see TPR's Park Index Page.

Official Park Website

Below are some links to past updates from the park, you may be interested in. Enjoy!

--Robb

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2021

June 11th, 2021 - IB Parks & Entertainment finalizes deal to purchase and operate Fantasy Island

June 26th, 2021 - New rollercoaster and more investment planned for the park

July 2nd, 2021 - Q&A with Gene Staples, new park owner

July 9th, 2021 - Water park to be renamed "Splash World"

July 11th, 2021 - Property to be renamed "Fantasy Island & Splash World"

November 11th, 2021 - Two new rides announced for the park

2022

February 8th, 2022 - Schwarzkopf track has been found at Niagara Amusement Park

February 9th, 2022 - Former Cascabel shuttle loop coaster planned for installation at Fantasy Island

March 31st, 2022 - Park re-opening in phases starting Memorial Day Weekend 2022

June 30th, 2010 - Kiddie Land rides announced

September 22nd, 2022 - SDC Galaxi and Pinfari dark ride under construction

Novemer 14th, 2022 - Giant Wheel returns to the park in 2023

2026

April 30th, 2026 - 2026 season park closure announced

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Original Post:

Is there anything going on!? No news since a while!!

Walt Disney World Disney's Animal Kingdom Discussion Thread

Sun, 20 Feb 2005 20:43:10 +0000

Hey everybody!

This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at Walt Disney World's Disney's Animal Kingdom, this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of the park as well as past updates, see TPR's Park Index Page.

Official Park Website

Below are some links to past updates from the park, you may be interested in. Enjoy!

--Robb

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2005

February 20th, 2005 - New photos of Expedition Everest posted! (see below)

March 21st, 2005 - Steam Donkey Expedition Everest trains revealed!

July 26th, 2005 - Pull-through testing on Expedition Everest underway

September 8th, 2005 - Expedition Everest construction update

October 30th, 2005 - External construction for Everest complete, new details visible

November 9th, 2005 - Expedition Everest logo unveiled!

November 9th, 2005 - Expedition Everest details released

November 16th, 2005 - First riders on Expedition Everest spotted

November 30th, 2005 - Joe Rohde seen inspecting as crews continue prepping Everest

December 1st, 2005 - More details of the new environment appear

December 2nd, 2005 - First look at Expedition Everest lit up at night!

December 13th, 2005 - More visible progress at Expedition Everest

December 17th, 2005 - Expedition Everest cast member wardrobe revealed

December 28th, 2005 - Annual passholder & Disney Vacation Club Expedition Everest preview dates announced

2006

January 23rd, 2006 - Pianojohn rides Expedition Everest

February 12th, 2006 - A look at the "back side of Everest"

2007

March 2nd, 2007 - Animal Kingdom contractor attacks co-worker with gasoline

May 29th, 2007 - Five injured on Kali River Rapids

October 7th, 2007 - Expedition Everest blueprints posted!

November 29th, 2007 - Ride op injured at Primeval Whirl

2008

January 7th, 2008 - Video of Animal Kingdom at night

2010

October 16th, 2010 - Wild Africa Trek coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom

2011

March 14th, 2011 - Disney worker dies following injury at Primeval Whirl

September 20th, 2011 - Avatar Coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom!

December 23rd, 2011 - Primeval Whirl completely reopened - photos posted!

2012

January 21st, 2012 - A quick photo look at Expedition Everest

February 9th, 2012 - Fastpass return times to now be strictly enforced

March 31st, 2012 - Joe Rohde talks AVATAR, plus new food items & pigs!

June 12th, 2012 - Special reduced pricing for Wild Africa Trek tour

July 4th, 2012 - Sundowner Celebration seasonal event photos & video!

October 24th, 2012 - Kilimanjaro Safaris Plains Zebras now at new finale

2013

January 20th, 2013 - Wilderness Explorer experience coming this Spring!

October 12th, 2013 - New Avatar art & park nighttime entertainment news!

October 30th, 2013 - Rare Hartmann's Mountain Zebra born at Animal Kingdom Lodge

2014

January 10th, 2014 - Ground Breaking for Avatar Land

February 14th, 2014 - Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade to end in June

May 7th, 2014 - 'Rivers of Light' night time spectacular announced!

May 7th, 2014 - 'Harambe Nights' up-charge event announced!

May 7th, 2014 - 'Festival of the Lion King' debuts in new Harambe Theatre in June

May 7th, 2014 - “Winged Encounters — The Kingdom Takes Flight” Macaw mini-show debuts in Summer 2014 in Discovery Island

2015

February 26th, 2015 - New Avatar Details Released!

May 2nd, 2015 - Harambe Marketplace Sneak Peek including food photos!

May 25th, 2015 - Harambe Marketplace now open!

June 23rd, 2015 - Zuri's Sweets Shop, Starbucks & more now open!

2016

November 21st, 2016 - New Pandora - The World of Avatar details released!

2017

February 7th, 2017 - Pandora - The World of Avatar opens on May 27th, 2017!

February 9th, 2017 - Rivers of Light opens on February 17th, 2017!

May 1st, 2017 - Pandora World of Avatar Media Sneak Peek Report

2018

February 22nd, 2018 - Party for the Planet celebration details released!

April 22nd, 2018 - Animal Kingdom's 20th Anniversary Report!

2019

January 4th, 2019 - Kevin from Up! to begin making appearances!

January 21st, 2019 - Male Masai giraffe calf born at Kilimanjaro Safaris

April 25th, 2019 - "Rivers of Light: We Are One" updated show announced

2021

March 23rd, 2021 - Earth Week Celebration offerings announced!

2024

August 11th, 2024 - Tropical Americas land announced at D23!

2025

August 25th, 2025 - Zootopia: Better Zoogether! 4D show opens November 7th, 2025!

2026

April 30th, 2026 - Tropical Americas project update

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Original Post:

Here are some photos of the progress made to Expedition Everest as of January 22. You can see they have done a lot, but still have a LONG way to go.

I just hope that spending $100 million on this ride will overcome Vekoma's general suckiness. I'd hate to see this ride fizzle because the coaster itself is lousy!

I have more photos over on my website if anyone wants to see more: http://amusementpics.com/Expedition%20Everest.htm

Topping out the small peak

Overview

Framed by the river

Six Flags Over Texas (SFOT) Discussion Thread

Thu, 10 Nov 2005 20:29:39 +0000

Hey everybody!

This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at Six Flags Over Texas (SFOT), this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of the park as well as past updates, see TPR's Park Index Page.

Official Park Website

Below are some links to past updates from the park, you may be interested in. Enjoy!

--Robb

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2005

November 10th, 2005 - New additions announced for 2006 season (SEE BELOW)

2006

March 13th, 2006 - Texas Tornado accident injures 4 people

November 7th, 2006 - SFoT will announce 2007 plans in one week

November 13th, 2007 - New Cirque show for SFoT in 2007

2007

September 24th, 2007 - Tony Hawk's Big Spin to open in 2008

October 2nd, 2007 - Wildcatter imploded to make room for Tony Hawk's Big Spin

December 19th, 2007 - SFoT seeks permit to start sell beer

2008

March 18th, 2008 - Flooding at SFoT

April 2nd, 2008 - L0CKERS coming to SFoT for their major attractions

September 15th, 2008 - Glow on the Dark Parade coming to SFoT in 2009

2009

March 16th, 2009 - SFoT announces plans to extensively overhaul Texas Giant

March 26th, 2009 - SFoT obtains permit to sell beer

September 28th, 2009 - Hints that work on Texas Giant will not be your typical retracking

September 29th, 2009 - SF releases limited info: states complete retracking, overbanked turns and Gerstlauer trains

2010

SFoT shocks everybody by revealing that Texas Giant is being worked by Rocky Mountain Coasters with steel track

April 12th, 2010 - New Texas Giant construction update

May 12th, 2010 - New Texas Giant construction update

June 27th, 2010 - New Texas Giant construction update

July 6th, 2010 - New Texas Giant construction update

August 21st, 2010 - New Texas Giant construction update

September 8th, 2010 - Flooding at SFoT

September 19th, 2010 - New Texas Giant construction update

November 2nd, 2010 -New Texas Giant construction update

December 12th, 2010 - New Texas Giant Construction update

2011

January 4th, 2011 - Picture of New Texas Giant trains

April 21st, 2011 - TPR's New Texas Giant Media Day POV

2012

January 15th, 2012 - Hurricane Harbor adding Dive Bomber, a 5 story freefall slide in 2012

March 22nd, 2012 - Mr. Freeze to be transformed into Mr. Freeze Reverse Blast

August 2nd, 2012 - Flashback and Texas Chute Out to close forever September 3rd!

August 30th, 2012 - Texas SkyScreamer Officially Announced!

October 11th, 2012 - Texas Chute Out tumbles to make way for the Texas SkyScreamer

2013

February 13th, 2013 - Man without fully developed hands suing park for being denied ride on Aquaman

March 4th - Opening Day Trip Report

May 24th, 2013 - SkyScreamer Media Day

July 19th, 2013 - rider fatally ejected from New Texas Giant

August 29th, 2013 - expansion of kid's area announced

2014

February 13th, 2014 - Hurricane Harbor to add Wahoo Racer mat slide!

February 18th, 2014 - Six Flags to sue Gerstlauer over NTAG trains

May 30th, 2014 - test seat checking for NTaG still a work in progress

June 13th, 2014 - Batman: The Ride to run backwards in July

August 28th, 2014 - Justice League: Battle for Metropolis announced for 2015

October 10th, 2014 - New Texas Giant switches to 5 car traina

November 18, 2014 - Joker Animatronic video for Justice League: Battle for Metropolis unveiled

2015

January 6th, 2015 - construction update Justice League: Battle for Metropolis

May 20th, 2015 - Justice League: Battle for Metropolis Media Day

September 3rd, 2015 - Three new rides announced for 2016 Gotham City expansion: Riddler Revenge, Catwoman Whip, Harley Quinn Spinsanity

2016

March 14th, 2016 - Media Day for VR on Shock Wave!

September 1st, 2016 - Joker Roller Coaster announced for 2017

2017

August 31st, 2018 - Harley Quinn Sopinsanity (ABC Engineering's Tourbillon) announced for 2018

2018

August 30th, 2018 - Lone Star Revolution (Larson Loop) announced for 2019-

2019

August 29th, 2019 - Aquaman Water Caoster anniunced for 2020

2021

January 6th, 2021 - Fire and Ice Festival Announced!

August 10th, 2021 - Pirates of Speelunker Cave announced for 2022!

2025

September 26th, 2025 - Tormenta Rampaging Run B&M Giga Dive Coaster Announced!

2026

February 13th, 2026 - Tormenta construction and Mr. Freeze/Batman: The Ride updates

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Original Post:

From Press Release received this morning:

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More rides, more thrills, more family fun in 2006!

Arlington, TX - Six Flags Over Texas today announced a sweeping capital expansion project that will forever change the landscape of the 212-acre acre theme park and mark the largest capital expansion in the park's 45- year history!

In Spring 2006, Six Flags Over Texas will debut a phenomenal package of family rides that will give every Guest 10 new reasons to visit and 10 new reasons there'll be 10 times the fun at the best theme park in the Southwest!

"Remaining true to our tradition, the addition of 10 new family rides in 2006 represents a major commitment on the part of Six Flags Over Texas to keep delivering wholesome family fun, " said Steve Calloway, vice president and general manager. "Ten rides in one year is a huge investment. These new attractions provide a great ride experience to Guests of all ages and will be enjoyed by generations of families for years and years to come."

This Texas-size expansion includes a host of the most innovative and exciting family rides in the industry. The new attractions will be located in different areas

of the park, giving Guests a greater variety and the ability to maximize their visit to Six Flags Over Texas. Joining the ever-growing Six Flags Over Texas rides arsenal will be:

* Blackbird - Spread your wings and fly high in the sky as nine planes zip around an oval-shaped course. Each plane can accommodate up to four children or one adult and two children.

* La Fiesta de las Tazas - Spin around super fast or slow it down to savor the experience. This family favorite will leave Guests spinning with excitement.

* Rock-N-Rocket - Zip into orbit as the rocket and its 50 passengers make several exhilarating 360-degree loops before swinging back earthward for a gentle stop.

* Rodeo - True Texans love a good rodeo. Cowboys and cowgirls alike can test their riding skills on these bucking bulls. Saddle up!

* Crazy Legs - Whirling, twirling fun for the whole family. This "crazy" ride moves in a circular fashion with gondolas that move in the opposite direction.

* Caddo Lake Barge - A high capacity family attraction, the Caddo Lake Barge features a unique combination of rocking motions and has received top awards from the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions.

* Sidewinder - A ride with timeless popularity and commonly referred to as the "scrambler" received its original name from the way it looks while in operation, resembling scrambling eggs.

* Up, Up & Away - Experience a breathtaking view of the park while riding on unique hot air balloons. Up, up and away we go!

* Boot Scootin' - These boots are made for walkin' or in this case*ridin'! Try these on for size in a one-of-a-kind interactive bouncing ride experience.

* Interactive Spray Ground - Loads of water fun for Guests of all ages. Another great place to cool off during those hot Texas summer months.

Take all these great new attractions and add them to our already amazing lineup, and there'll be more to do, more to smile about, and more fun than ever in 2006! There's a lot happening at Six Flags Over Texas next year, and you won't want to miss a minute of it. So, make plans now to visit again and again. Our 45th season is shaping up to be our best season ever!

The new year begins March 4th. Spring Breakout takes place March 11 - 19. Visit us on the web at http://www.sixflags.com for more details.

Six Flags, Inc. is the world's largest regional theme park company. Through its subsidiaries, it owns and operates a total of 29 parks in North America. Six Flags parks serve 34 of the 50 largest metropolitan areas in the United States. Six Flags, Inc. is a publicly held corporation with corporate offices in New York City and Oklahoma City. The Company's stock trades on the NYSE under the symbol: PKS.

Walt Disney World Epcot Discussion Thread

Wed, 09 Mar 2005 02:44:02 +0000

Hey everybody!

This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at Walt Disney World's Epcot, this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of the park as well as past updates, see TPR's Park Index Page.

Official Park Website

Below are some links to past updates from the park, you may be interested in. Enjoy!

--Robb

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2005

March 5th, 2005 - Epcot closing early for Disneyland 50th press event (see below)

June 14th, 2005 - 4 year old passes out on Mission Space, dies afterwards

2006

April 12th, 2006 - 49 year old woman falls ill on Mission Space, dies afterwards

May 3rd, 2006 - Tamer option for Mission Space to be offered

June 2nd, 2006 - Lawsuit initiated over death of 4 year old on Mission Space

July 10th, 2006 - 35 year old woman collapses after riding Mission Space

September 9th, 2006 - Kim Possible adventure game coming to Epcot!

2007

January 31st, 2007 - Disney settles Mission Space lawsuit

February 11th, 2007 - El Rio del Tiempo to be re-themed to Three Caballeros

April 11th, 2007 - Spaceship Earth to be re-imagined with Siemens sponsorship!

June 25th, 2007 - Gary Sinese to host Candlelight Processional!

2009

August 11th, 2009 - La Cava del Tequila coming to the Mexico Pavilion!

October 14th, 2009 - "Sum of All Thrills" robocoaster to open in 2 days

2010

January 7th, 2010 - Test Track may lose GM sponsorship

January 18th 2010 - The Making of Me remembered

January 25th, 2010 - Authentic pizzeria coming to the Italy pavilion

March 28th, 2010 - First look at Italy Pavilion pizzeria revealed!

March 29th, 2010 - Cantina de San Angel coming to the Mexico Pavilion!

July 8th, 2010 - Via Napoli pizzeria at the Italy Pavilion opens next month!

2011

November 13th, 2011 - New RFID "Turnstile-less" Entry System in place at Epcot

December 5th, 2011 - Holidays around the World photo report posted!

December 13th, 2011 - Holiday Illuminations Video

December 23rd, 2011 - Katsura Grill & new Test Track car photos posted!

2012

January 6th, 2012 - Re-imagined Test Track confirmed for Fall 2012!

January 21st, 2012 - Photos of Tutto Italia undergoing major refurbishment

February 3rd, 2012 - New 'Habit Heroes' exhibit opens in Innoventions

February 9th, 2012 - Fastpass return times to now be strictly enforced

March 13th, 2012 - Agent P's World Showcase Adventure announced!

April 1st, 2012 - Epcot 30th anniversary merchandise revealed

April 2nd, 2012 - Test Track closes on April 16th for overhaul

April 3rd, 2012 - Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival photo report

April 5th, 2012 - Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar coming to the Italy pavilion

April 10th, 2012 - Test Track to close on April 15th for major overhaul

April 16th, 2012 - Test Track update concept art released!

April 25th, 2012 - Test Track closing night photo report

April 30th, 2012 - Tutto Italia & Tutto Gusto open on May 1st, 2012

May 1st, 2012 - Tutto Italia & Tutto Gusto are now officially open!

May 16th, 2012 - Agent P's World Showcase Adventure concept art posted

May 30th, 2012 - Brave - The Highland Games Tournament coming to Epcot for a brief run

May 30th, 2012 - Food & Wine Festival to run for record 46 days in 2012!

June 7th, 2012 - Agent P's World Showcase Adventure live chat transcript

June 7th, 2012 - D23's Epcot 30th Anniversary Celebration announced

August 15th, 2012 - France Pavilion to receive major dining updates!

August 21st, 2012 - General photo update shows updates through the park

August 27th, 2012 - New Test Track revamp details revealed in live chat

September 11th, 2012 - Food & Wine Festival booth preview photo update!

September 23rd, 2012 - Epcot 30th Anniversary October 1 offerings revealed!

October 9th, 2012 - "3D" Disney's Dessert Discovery event photo report!

October 24th, 2012 - Frozen Kirin Beer available at the Japan Pavilion!

October 29th, 2012 - Test Track's new entrance look revealed!

November 9th, 2012 - Great new Test Track interior concept art revealed!

November 10th, 2012 - Starbucks moves into the Fountain View in 2013

November 12th, 2012 - Even more Test Track details released!

November 12th, 2012 - Test Track Chevrolet Design Center pre-show details!

November 26th, 2012 - Agent P's World Showcase Adventure set to expand!

December 2nd, 2012 - New Test Track POV, photos & review now online!

December 9th, 2012 - Complete Test Track Re-Launch Party Report!

December 11th, 2012 - Monsieur Paul replaces Bisto de Paris & is now open!

2013

January 20th, 2013 - Expanded France pavilion opens with expanded menu!

January 20th, 2013 - Le Cellier moves to all day menu

January 20th, 2013 - Reworked Habit Heroes reopens in Innoventions

September 28th, 2013 - Food & Wine Opening Day Report

November 12th, 2013 - Photos from the closing day of Food & Wine

2014

February 20th, 2014 - Food & Wine Festival extended! Flower & Garden Festival gets more food!

March 6th, 2014 - Opening Day Report from Flower & Garden

September 4th, 2014 - Opening Day Report from Flower & Garden

September 12th, 2014 - Frozen attraction officially replacing Maelstrom!

October 5th, 2014 - Report from Maelstrom's Final day!

November 14th, 2014 - New experiences coming to Holidays Around the World in 2014!

2015

March 5th, 2015 - Soarin' adding third theater, new projectors and screens

March 5th, 2015 - Flower & Garden 2015 Report! Photos & Video!

March 21st, 2015 - Innoventions West exhibit closures confirmed

April 23rd, 2015 - Tomorrowland film preview now open!

May 2nd, 2015 - Inside Out preview & A Cappela group coming to Epcot June 23rd, 2015 - Gourmet Grilled Cheese booth debuts near Test Track

July 18th, 2015 - Food & Wine Festival booth menus officially released

2016

May 27th, 2016 - Via Napoli serves ONE MILLION pizzas!

June 20th, 2016 - Soarin' Around The World & Royal Sommerhus now open!

June 22nd, 2016 - Frozen Ever After now open! Photos online!

2017

December 3rd, 2017 - Epcot Festival of the Holidays! New Christmas Event!

2018

February 12th, 2018 - Guardians of the Galaxy attraction to be among the world's longest indoor coasters!

December 22nd, 2018 - Garden Rocks 2019 concert series lineup released!

2020

October 21st, 2020 - New info on Festival of the Arts 2021!

November 4th, 2020 - New info on the Festival of the Holidays 2021 event!

November 5th, 2020 - New Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind train photo!

December 22nd, 2020 - New entrance fountain unveiled!

2021

March 9th, 2021 - Ratatouille Opening Oct. 1 - Confirmed!

July 27th, 2021 - Preview of Harmonious nighttime spectacular!

August 13th, 2021 - Space 220 opening soon! Harmonious music sneak peek!

September 21st, 2021 - Space 220 Restaurant Grand Opening report posted!

2022

April 4th, 2022 - Guardians Cosmic Rewind opening May 27th!

2023

September 9th, 2023 - Destination D23 announcements!

2024

April 15th, 2024 - Test Track closure announced, new concept art released!

2025

June 16th, 2025 - Test Track reopening on July 22!

October 31st, 2025 - New & updated animatronics coming to Walt Disney World!

2026

April 30th, 2026 - EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival returning in 2026!

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Original Post:

Just heard that Epcot will be closing at 3pm on May 5th for a Disneyland 50th Press Event...

I don't totally get it...I do believe it makes even less sense than closing down Disneyland for a whole day!

Elissa "anyone have details on what they're doing?" Alvey

Walt Disney World Resort Non-Park Discussion Thread

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 15:01:58 +0000

Hey everybody!

This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at Walt Disney World's Non-Park Properties, this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of the resort as well as past updates, see TPR's Park Index.

Official Resort Website

Below are some links to past updates from the resort, you may be interested in. Enjoy!

--Robb

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2006

March 29th, 2006 - WDW sells 100 acres

November 6th, 2006 - Man seriously injured after falling off tram and being run over

2008

June 27th, 2008 - Pleasure Island clubs closing on September 28th, 2008

November 14th, 2008 - Aerophile to add new tethered balloon ride for Downtown Disney

2009

March 12th, 2009 - Downtown Disney Photo update posted!

April 11th, 2009 - New Pleasure Island photos posted!

June 10th, 2009 - Characters in Flight photo report now online!

July 16th, 2009 - Two WDW buses collide injuring 12 people

December 9th, 2009 - Pleasure Island revamp to be completed in 2012

2010

February 3rd, 2010 - Pollo Campero replaces McDonald's in Walt Disney World!

February 22nd, 2010 - Club interior photos posted!

March 2nd, 2010 - D-Street store in Downtown Disney West Side announced!

March 10th, 2010 - Monorail Trains get Tron makeover

March 25th 2010 - D-Street passholder preview announced

March 29th, 2010 - New Downtown Disney photo update

April 1st, 2010 - Child hit and killed by WDW bus

May 12th, 2010 - Disney's Art of Animation Resort announced!

June 23rd, 2010 - Disney to sell luxury homes in Golden Oak development

August 3rd, 2010 - WDW raises ticket prices

September 16th, 2010 - Disney's Art of Animation Resort details released!

November 18th, 2010 - Hyperion Wharf announced to replace Pleasure Island!

2011

May 16th, 2011 - AMC Dine-In Theatres coming to Downtown Disney!

June 21st, 2011 - Disney's Art of Animation Resort topping off ceremony

July 12th, 2011 - Splitville announced, stores switching locations

September 14th, 2011 - Four Seasons Orlando to be built at Walt Disney World!

October 10th, 2011 - Disney's Art of Animation Resort Phase 1 to open on May 31st, 2012!

November 30th, 2011 - Ft. Wilderness Campfire Sing-A-Long coverage!

December 5th, 2011 - Art of Animation construction update photos posted!

December 5th, 2011 - Imagineers install Nemo icons at Art of Animation

December 7th, 2011 - Four Seasons Breaks Ground at Walt Disney World Resort

December 8th, 2011 - Grand Floridian Disney Vacation Club expansion announced!

2012

January 4th, 2012 - Ramone is prepped & detailed for debut at the Art of Animation Resort

January 12th, 2012 - Meet the Imagineers working on Disney's Art of Animation Resort!

January 30th, 2012 - Art of Animation food court menu, plus HoB changes

February 9th, 2012 - A look at the Art of Animation Ink & Paint Shop

February 22nd, 2012 - Art of Animation Resort marquee installed

April 1st, 2012 - Art of Animation Resort opening dates revealed!

April 9th, 2012 - More Art of Animation Resort food court menu items unveiled

April 19th, 2012 - Re-imagined Basin store reopens at Downtown Disney

April 27th, 2012 - More Splitsville Downtown Disney details released

April 27th, 2012 - Pixar animator tours Finding Nemo wing of Disney's Art of Animation Resort

April 30th, 2012 - Video tour of the Nemo wing at Art of Animation

May 1st, 2012 - New concept art of Splitsville DTD released

May 8th, 2012 - Car Masters Weekend returns to Downtown Disney

May 15th, 2012 - Shark Tank 'ShowNo' available at Disney Water Parks

May 21st, 2012 - 'Cars' wing of Disney's Art of Animation Resort previewed

May 23rd, 2012 - Car Masters Weekend adds high-performance go karting

June 4th, 2012 - B Hotels to rebrand Royal Plaza Downtown Disney hotel

June 7th, 2012 - Dolby Atmos to be installed at AMC Downtown Disney 24

June 12th, 2012 - Huge photo tour of Disney's Art of Animation Resort

June 12th, 2012 - Victoria & Albert's earns 13th AAA Five-Diamond Award

June 28th, 2012 - Typhoon Lagoon offers Summer food & entertainment options; Disney water parks offer Summer Extra Magic Hours

June 28th, 2012 - P90X Creator Tony Horton Fitness Weekend announced

August 7th, 2012 - D-Tech Me to offer custom princess figurines

August 14th, 2012 - Phineas and Ferb & YOU: A Brand New Reality coming to Downtown Disney

August 14th, 2012 - 20th Anniversary Disney Marathon medal revealed

August 14th, 2012 - A look at the Lion King wing at Disney's Art of Animation Resort

August 20th, 2012 - Swampy from Where's My Water coming to the Disney water parks

August 21st, 2012 - New resort photos including Grand Floridian construction update

August 28th, 2012 - 'The Great Irish Hooley' event coming to Downtown Disney

August 28th, 2012 - Behind the scenes look at D-Tech Me Princess Experience

August 29th, 2012 - A more detailed look at Disney's Golden Oak homes

September 11th, 2012 - AMC Downtown Disney 24 to offer "Sensory Friendly" movies

September 23rd, 2012 - Frankenweenie Weekend coming to Downtown Disney!

September 23rd, 2012 - Disney's Art of Animation Resort The Little Mermaid wing now open!

October 8th, 2012 - Latest look at Splitsville construction progress

October 24th, 2012 - A closer look at Splitville's signature food items

November 14th, 2012 - Splitsville to open on December 6th, 2012!

December 16th, 2012 - Walt Disney World dropped from the PGA Tour in 2013

2013

January 20th, 2013 - All spas on property now owned & operated by Disney

March 14th, 2013 - Downtown Disney to be transformed into Disney Springs

May 26th, 2013 - DVC Villas at the Grand Floridian now being sold!

June 17th, 2013 - Golden Oak Marceline residential neighborhood details

June 28th, 2013 - Tom Staggs details MagicBands and MyMagic+

August 5th, 2013 - AT&T named wireless provider of Walt Disney World

Ocober 16th, 2013 - DisneyQuest Halloween Party event announced!

Ocober 21st, 2013 - Food Trucks set to roll out at Downtown Disney!

Ocober 25th, 2013 - The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort open!

2014

January 2nd, 2014 - Downtown Disney Royal Plaza Hotel to become B Resort

May 7th, 2014 - Major restaurants could be coming to Disney Springs?

May 7th, 2014 - Cherry Tree Lane merchandise preview

May 7th, 2014 - Polynesian Resort gets original name & Trader Sam's

May 31st, 2014 - Starbucks at Downtown Disney & Disney Springs Update!

July 23rd, 2014 - Downtown Disney I-4 access & road changes announced!

September 4th, 2014 - Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue 40th Anniversary Report!

October 21st, 2014 - New restaurant 'Trattoria al Forna' menu revealed!

October 26th, 2014 - The Boathouse restaurant confirmed for Disney Springs!

October 26th, 2014 - The Boathouse & Morimoto Asia restaurants announced!

November 14th, 2014 - Disney buys 3,000 acre Mira Lago land parcel near WDW!

December 9th, 2014 - Disney Springs' 'Exposition Park' for Food Trucks opens!

December 19th, 2014 - STK Orlando to open in The Landing at Disney Springs!

2015

February 5th, 2015 - Tom Staggs named Walt Disney Company COO

February 11th, 2015 - Walt Disney World Speedway Closure Confirmed!

February 26th, 2015 - Planet Hollywood re-design at Disney Springs confirmed!

March 13th, 2015 - Paradiso 37 & Planet Hollywood expansion details!

April 12th, 2015 - Fatal Accident at the Exotic Driving Experience

May 25th, 2015 - Thirteen new shops & restaurants announced for Disney Springs!

2016

May 15th, 2016 - Disney Springs Town Center Opening Day!

May 15th, 2016 - Photos from Frontera Cocina, Coca-Cola Store & more!

July 20th, 2016 - Report from the new STK at Disney Springs!

August 2nd, 2016 - 'Miss Fortune Falls' coming to Typhoon Lagoon in 2017

October 20th, 2016 - New STK Fall Seasonal Menu Items! YUM!!!

October 31st, 2016 - Morimoto Asia Weekend Dim Sum Brunch Review

November 7th, 2016 - New holiday experience teased for Disney Springs

November 21st, 2016 - MagicBand 2 design & features announced!

2017

February 15th, 2017 - Gondola transportation expansion coming to WDW?

March 12th, 2017 - Miss Adventure Falls at Typhoon Lagoon now open!

April 26th, 2017 - Portobello replacement concept art released!

November 2nd, 2017 - Three new Patina Group restaurants coming to Disney Springs

November 3rd, 2017 - Raglan Road review, photos & video posted!

2018

January 17th, 2018 - TPR Samples Food Items from Disney Adventures!

March 15th, 2018 - Raglan Road Mighty St. Patrick's Festival preview!

June 22nd, 2018 - H20 Glow Nights at Typhoon Lagoon Report!

October 10th, 2018 - City Works Eatery & Pour House coming to Disney Springs

December 8th, 2018 - Kingdom Hearts III pop-up coming to Disney Springs!

December 21st, 2018 - New NBA Experience details released!

2019

January 14th, 2019 - New Jaleo restaurant details & renderings released!

January 25th, 2019 - Pepe by José Andrés Coming to Disney Springs!

January 25th, 2019 - Disney's Riviera Resort now accepting guest reservations!

February 7th, 2019 - Carnevale at Maria & Enzo's Ristorante details!

February 27th, 2019 - Raglan Road Mighty St. Patrick's Festival 2019 info!

February 27th, 2019 - "Rosé All Day" event at Morimoto Asia!

March 15th, 2019 - Raglan Road Mighty St. Patrick's Festival report!

March 22nd, 2019 - Jaleo Preview Report Posted!

April 26th, 2019 - Walt Disney World's GIANT new solar farm!

May 9th, 2019 - Maria & Enzo's Pasta Palooza Media Dinner report!!

May 16th, 2019 - Havana Nights at The Edison details announced!

July 4th, 2019 - Largest pizza slice at Disney Springs at Pizza Ponte

July 14th, 2019 - Largest pizza slice at Disney Springs at Pizza Ponte

July 17th, 2019 - Late Nights at Enzo's Hideaway & The Edison preview

August 13th, 2019 - NBA Experience Media Day Report!

September 16th, 2019 - MorimotoFest event details released!

December 10th, 2019 - New Cirque Show Name and Tickets!

2020

February 4th, 2020 - Jaleo's Truffle Festival & special dinner details!

October 15th, 2020 - Raglan Road 15th Anniversary details!

December 24th, 2020 - Disney's Blizzard Beach water park reopens on March 7th, 2021

2022

March 13th, 2022 - Raglan Road Mighty St. Patrick's Festival media preview!

2023

March 17th, 2023 - Raglan Road Mighty St. Patrick's Festival event preview!

April 20th, 2023 - The Cabins at Fort Wilderness to become the 17th DVC Resort!

2026

January 19th, 2026 - Six Ravens dining concept coming to Disney Springs

April 30th, 2026 - New look at Disney Lakeshore Lodge released

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Original Post:

I saw this article in the Orlando Sentinel today and thought this was the end of an era. This wasn't what Walt had in mind when he bought the land back in the 60's. It is only a matter of a time before WDW looks more like Disneyland.

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Disney sells some of its world
The theme-park giant and huge landowner has sold off 100 acres recently and has a 30-acre parcel on the market.

Scott Powers | Sentinel Staff Writer

Posted March 28, 2006

Walt Disney World is selling off chunks of excess land on the fringes of its empire, allowing developers to pursue their own real-estate magic.

Disney recently sold 53 acres on Sherberth Road south of Disney's Animal Kingdom to a developer who wants to build hundreds of vacation town homes and condominium units, and another 47 acres on Reams Road, north of the Magic Kingdom, to a home builder.

Another 30 acres is for sale on U.S. Highway 192. And more may be put on the market as soon as the company re-evaluates its vast land holdings in Central Florida, particularly parcels on the far edges.

Disney spokeswoman Andrea Finger said the company is evaluating its Central Florida land holdings to see what fits into its long-term plans and what doesn't.

Disney owns 27,000 acres in southwest Orange and northwest Osceola counties, most of it purchased in the 1960s when Walt Disney stealthily assembled his holdings before the public learned of his plans to build Disney World. Much of the acreage makes up the area of and around Disney's theme parks, water parks, golf courses, shopping and hotel and time-share resorts between U.S. 192, State Road 429, Reams Road and Interstate 4.

The new deals may illustrate a shift in thinking for Disney.

Finger, spokeswoman for Walt Disney Imagineering, Disney's park planning division, said the 47-acre deal Disney made in December and the 53-acre deal in February are the first for the company in a while, other than land in the Little Lake Bryan and Celebration planned communities.

"With such significant land holdings in Central Florida, our strategy is to manage and develop land resources in ways that promote and enhance and complement our core businesses," Finger said.

Disney is not talking about the 30-acre tract, except to say it is in contract. Yet Disney asked its government agency, the Reedy Creek Improvement District, to de-annex the property, which is on U.S. 192, west of the Animal Kingdom Lodge.

The latest land deals are different from those at Celebration or Little Lake Bryan. Disney fully planned those two communities. The company transferred property in both areas to subsidiaries, which developed the communities and sold off the properties as they were developed. Those sales began in 1994 and still are continuing, Finger said.

The land in the latest deals would be governed by Orange or Osceola county planning and zoning codes, but would otherwise be outside Disney's master plans.

Susan Lawrence, president of Real Estate Strategies in Orlando, said Disney is finding a great time to sell. Prices are at an all-time high. Demand is high, and supply is tight, especially around Disney, she said.

"Like stock, when the prices are extraordinarily high, you're going to sell, especially if there's no long-term strategic use for it," Lawrence said. "That still leaves them with -- what? -- 26,000-plus acres?"

Such sales have been rare for Disney in recent years.

The most recent before December was in 2000, when Disney sold the 40-acre Crossroads at Lake Buena Vista, off State Road 535, for $15.8 million.

Other theme parks in town also have unloaded excess property in the past decade. In 2003, Universal Orlando sold 1,800 acres along Sand Lake Road after deciding it no longer wanted to build a third theme park there.

Since Anheuser-Busch bought SeaWorld in 1989, the company has sold off several hundred acres around Central Florida that were not contiguous to the park.

Last week Disney asked the Reedy Creek Board of Supervisors to begin steps to drop the 30-acre parcel from the agency's jurisdiction. Reedy Creek, a government agency set up by the Florida Legislature, provides utility, fire, emergency medical and other public services to Disney's property.

Normally, when Disney sells land that is governed by Reedy Creek the company asks the agency to de-annex the land so that any new landowners would not share the district's services and would not have any votes in Reedy Creek affairs.

Reedy Creek Executive Director C. Ray Maxwell said his agency is prepared to receive more de-annexation requests from Disney.

"They have gone around and looked at the entire property, the perimeter of the property, and said, OK, does this really fit into future development plans or not?" Maxwell said. "And if it doesn't, is there a market for it?"

Maitland-based Centex Homes bought the 47-acre Reams Road property for $4.8 million. Division President Pat Knight said Centex likes the property, but the company has not yet decided what to do with it.

Sherberth Development Partners, an investment group out of New York and Chicago, paid $15.4 million for the 53 acres. Orlando-based Resorts Development Group will develop the property. President Steve Parker said plans call for vacation homes, including short-term rental homes.

Parker said his company got an unexpected chance to buy the Disney property.

Resorts Development already was planning a 40-acre development next door when it learned that Disney would sell the 53-acre parcel. Knowing how rarely Disney has sold its Central Florida holdings, his investors immediately stepped up to buy it, he said.

"We like to think it was real-estate genius, but it was really dumb luck," he said. "They said, 'We just decided today to start selling some of it.' We said, 'OK, we'll buy it.' "

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/custom/tourism/orl-disneyland2806mar28,0,7507114.story?coll=orl-business-headlines-tourism

Six Flags New England (SFNE) Discussion Thread

Wed, 23 Feb 2005 17:24:22 +0000

Hey everybody!

This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at Six Flags New England, this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of the park as well as past updates, see TPR's Park Index Page.

Official Park Website

Below are some links to past updates from the park, you may be interested in. Enjoy!

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2005

February 23rd, 2005 - Park adding new coaster themed to chain's dancing mascot

November 13th, 2005 - Info on SWAT and Diablo Falls moving from Astroworld

2006

February 23rd, 2006 - SWAT and Diablo Falls moves officially announced

2007

January 17th, 2007 - Wiggles World coming to SFNE

April 17th, 2007 - major flooding at SFNE

September 27th, 2007 - Dark Knight coaster coming to SFNE

September 29th, 2007 - S:ROS closed for the season, chain lift problems

2008

March 16th, 2008 - Dark Knight construction halted

April 9th, 2008 - Dark Knight offically removed from park website

April 11th, 2008 - DK Back on National and SFNE Website

April 15th, 2008 - Dark Knight officially canceled

April 15th, 2008 - Red Tape Derails ride at Six Flags

Sept. 15th. 2008 - Superman to recieve transformation

2010

Feb. 18th, 2010 - Mr. Six's Splash Island Announcement

March 11th, 2010 - New Mr. Six's Splash Island concept art released

September 1st, 2010 - SFNE to get 10th coaster (Wild Mouse from SFKK)

October 9th, 2010 - Houndini's Great Escape catches fire

December 8th, 2010 - Wild Mouse to be themed as Gotham City Gauntlet: Escape from Arkham Asylum

2011

April 11th, 2011 - First pictures of Gotham City Gauntlet

August 16th, 2011 - Deja Vu moving from SFMM to SFNE

September 1st, 2011 - Deja Vu to be renamed Goliath

October 2nd, 2011 - Goliath to get new Premier trains

2012

May 23rd, 2012 - Goliath Media Day

July 6th, 2012 - SFNE seeking approval to build a Star Flyer

July 30th, 2012 - Park gets zoning approval for 385ft tall StarFlyer!

August 30th, 2012 - Bonzai Pipelines Announced!

October 7th, 2012 - Bonzai Pipelines seeks approval from planning board

October 22nd, 2012 - SFNE gets approval to move ahead with Bonzai Pipelines

2013

February 28th, 2013 - SFNE has confirmed via Twitter that Catapult is being removed

August 29th, 2013 - New England Sky Screamer announced

2014

March 18th, 2014 - Sky Screamer construction

May 15th, 2014 - SkyScreamer opens

June 24th, 2014 - Cyclone to close on July 23rd

August 28th, 2014 - Wicked Cyclone announced

November 24th, 2015 - Wicked Cyclone construction tour!

2015

September 3rd, 2015 - Fireball announced for 2016, Bizarro to be rethemed back to Superman

2016

September 1st, 2016 - Joker announced for 2017

2017

June 1st, 2017 - Joker Media Day

August 31st, 2017 - Harley Quinn Spinsanity (Giant Discovery) announced for 2018

2018

August 30th, 2018 - Cyborg, an indoor thrill ride announced for 2019

2019

June 2nd, 2019 - Cyborg Hyper Drive Media Day

August 29th, 2019 - Supergirl Sky Flyer announced for 2020, a Zamperla Endeavour

2024

August 15th, 2024 - Quantum Accelerator family coaster announced for 2025!

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Rides announced for 2006

Well, three if you want to count the slingshot but it's no where mentioned in the article. But I did see a picture of what is supposedly the slingshot...

anyway, the two new rides which we all pretty much knew were the spinning coaster in the north end and the typhoon water coaster slide.

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Dancing five stories above the ground, Mr. Six’s Pandemonium will take park Guests on an all-new ride experience creating a new spin on the typical roller coaster. Face-to-face in individual 4-person cars, Guests will enjoy more than a quarter mile of totally unique fun, shared with family and friends. This roller coaster spins like a top while moving up and down through hairpin turns and plummeting spirals. Each ride that Guests take on Mr. Six’s Pandemonium will be different, just like the master of playtime himself. No other coaster will leave you dizzy with laughter like Mr. Six’s Pandemonium!

Mr. Six's Pandemonium will be the first coaster inspired by the character.

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Making a huge splash at Hurricane Harbor, Typhoon will offer park goers a unique thrill only to be experienced at Hurricane Harbor. Typhoon offers an extreme 3-person rafting experience. The water coaster’s rocket propelled water and conveyer belts blast riders though a serpentine series of high bank turns, enclosed tunnels and up hill climbs at racing speeds. Typhoon’s technology includes higher and faster uphill sections than any existing water coaster in the country. The thrill of a traditional coaster gets “all wet” with the 2005 debut of Typhoon!

Photos...

From: prnewswire.com

from prnewswire.com

IMO, I think these will be some good additions to the park since our last one was in 2003 with the waterpark expansion.

For more information and videos you can go here

http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/sixflags/21289/

Article quotes were from the link above

Six Flags Over Georgia (SFOG) Discussion Thread

Fri, 10 Jun 2005 20:20:27 +0000

Hey everybody!

This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at Six Flags Over Georgia (SFOG), this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of the park as well as past updates, see TPR's Park Index Page.

Official Park Website

Below are some links to past updates from the park, you may be interested in. Enjoy!

--Robb

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2005

June 10th, 2005 - markings spotted around the park, could be the rumored B&M Hyper - SEE BELOW

July 28th, 2005 - The end of Great Gasp is announced

September 1st, 2005 - new B&M sitdown announced for 2006 - Goliath

2006

July 28th, 2006 - Man dies after riding Goliath

2007

September 27th, 2007 - Removal of Deja Vu announced

2008

June 28th, 2008 - Stupid kids illegally enter restricted area of Batman:The Ride and get decapitated.

September 15th, 2008 - announcement that Monster Plantantion will be upgarded and into Monster Mansion

2009

September 22nd, 2009 - flooding temporarily closes SFoG

2010

September 1st, 2010 - Dare Devil Dive announced

2011

May 27th, 2011 - Dare Devil Dive opens

September 1st, 2011 - New shows announced for 2012

November 30th, 2011 - Rocky Mountain "Topper Track" treatment for Georgia Cyclone

2012

February 15th, 2012 - Six Flags reports record earnings for 2011 season!

April 5th, 2012 - Georgia Cyclone reopens with new topper track!

May 16th, 2012 - Six Flags White Water opens on May 19th, 2012!

June 12th, 2012 - Park celebrates 45th anniversary with Jeff Foxworthy

August 30th, 2012 - SkyScreamer Officially Announced!

September 13th, 2012 - Fright Fest 2012 Details Released!

October 10th, 2012 - Wheelie being removed to make way for SkyScreamer!

2013

February 15th, 2013 - Season Dining Pass details released!

August 17th, 2013 - Southern Star Ampitheater to close

August 29th, 2013 - Announcement of Hurricane Harbor

2014

April 29th, 2014 - Bonzia Pipelines completed

August 28th, 2014 - THE JOKER Chaos coaster announced

2015

January 23rd, 2015 - Batman: The Ride to run backwards in 2015

May 22nd, 2015 - Media Day for Joker Chaos Coaster

September 3rd, 2015 - 2016 announcement of 12 new rides in 2 areas, major rides Joker Funhouse Coaster, Wonder Woman Flight School (Flying Scooters), Superman Tower of Power (65 ft drop), Daffy Ducks Bucket Blaster (Zamperla Splash Battle)

2016

September 1st, 2016 - Justice League: Battle for Metropolis announced for 2017

2017

September 31st, 2017 - Twisted Cyclone (RMC) announced to replace Georgia Cyclone

December 8th, 2017 - Twisted Cyclone Construction Tour

2018

August 30th, 2018 - Pandemonium announced, 147 ft swinging pendulum

2025

January 24th, 2025 - "Georgia Gold Rusher" announced for 2025

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Original Post:

Well, just recently footer marking have started appearing around the park, and MANY people have heard from reliable sources that SFOG will infact be recieving a B&M Hyper for the 06' season.

It is being discussed on many different forums right now, and some pictures have been taken of footer markings and survey flags.

http://sfog.playride.com/2006/

Also, The Great Gasp and The Looping Starship will be removed to make room for the new coaster.

Worlds of Fun (WOF) Discussion Thread

Tue, 06 Sep 2005 23:05:48 +0000

Hey everybody!

This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at Worlds Of Fun, this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of the park as well as past updates, see TPR's Park Index Page.

Official Park Website

Below are some links to past updates from the park, you may be interested in. Enjoy!

--Robb

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2005

September 7th, 2005 - Patriot announced - SEE BELOW!

September 21st, 2005 - Patriot goes vertical

2006

January 14th, 2006 - Patriot completed

2007

March 6th, 2007 - Park announces small upgrades for 2007

2008

September 1st, 2008 - Prowler announced

October 18th, 2008 - Prowler Vertical Construction starts

2009

May 1st, 2009 - Prowler: Media Preview Day

2010

February 25th, 2010 - Announcement of Snoopy's Hot Summer Lights

November 9th, 2010 - Worlds of Fun to get 1926 M.C Illions Carousel previously at Geauga Lake

2011

January 26th, 2011 - Planet Snoopy expansion adds an eighth new ride, Sally's Swing Set!

September 15th, 2011 - World's largest can pyramid built at Worlds of Fun

October 4th, 2011 - Half Pint Brawlers coming to Worlds of Fun!

October 9th, 2011 - Halloween Haunt trip report posted!

2012

April 9th, 2012 - Fast lane info

2013

August 30th, 2013 - SteelHawk announced for 2014

2014

March 7, 2014 = SteelHawk topped off

April 4, 2014 = Opening Day Report

May 21, 2014 = Great Train Robbery Returns

July 11, 2014 = Steelhawk Strands Riders

August 26th, 2014 = Splash Island to be added to Oceans of Fun for 2015

2015

August 20th, 2015 - Planet Snoopy upgrade with five new family rides (including Woodstock Flyers)

2016

February 6th, 2016 - two classic flat rides: HUSS Condor and Troika to be added for 2016

2017

August 16th, 2017 - Nordic Chaser announced for 2018

2018

January 4th, 2018 - Timber Wolf gets an 70° over banked turn in 2018!

2023

August 11th, 2023 - Zambezi Zinger announced for 2023!

2025

March 15th, 2025 - 2025 park enhancements announced!

2026

March 27th, 2027 - Timber Wolf reopening, park shares it is "here to stay"

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Original Post:

"Kinzel concluded by explaining that the Partnership plans to announce its 2006 capital plans for Worlds of Fun tomorrow, September 7. Capital expenditure plans at the Partnership’s other parks for next season are in the process of being finalized and will be announced over the next month or two."

The New Pigeon!

Such a happy day tomorrow!

-Cal

Photo TR: Adam's 2025 Singapore Journey

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 22:53:10 +0000

After last year's unexpected trip to Kuala Lumpur, I was once again surprised when I found out I would be working in Singapore. Over the course of my two weeks there, I managed to use my time in between work efforts to see what the city had to offer.

A first for me this time when traveling to this side of the world, was flying through Doha, Qatar.

My hotel was attached to one of the city's many large shopping complexes. After over 24 hours in transit from Orlando and a quick need to adjust to the current timezone to start work the next day, I ran down to the food court to get a bite before passing out. I was pleasantly surprised to find a Michelin-Starred venue (a counter-service one in a food court, at that).

I didn't need much but I wasn't going to pass up the chance to have authentic roast duck and BBQ pork.

The next morning I was pleased to find a Toast Box in the same attached mall. I had eaten at the same company's former location during my Shanghai Disneyland honeymoon in 2017, and this curry laksa became a comfort meal throughout my trip.

When driving through the Raffles City and Marina Bay Sands area of Singapore I saw lots of F1-related structures as the event was only a few weeks away from taking place during my visit.

Marina Bay Sands is the most iconic (and photographed) part of Singapore, and my hosts brought me here early into my trip to enjoy the sights.

And yes, I did have a Singapore Sling or two along the way...

Merlion Park is another key stop while touring Marina Bay Sands.

I had a chance to see Sentosa from high above, getting an early sneak peek at Universal Studios Singapore, which I would visit both as a day guest and later for Halloween Horror Nights... But more on that later!

One evening between working sessions, I used my downtime to go to Gardens by the Bay...

The complex is absolutely huge and could easily fill a full day. I didn't have that much time, so I prioritized the things that interested me most and that would be open during my brief window of time available.

Cloud Forest was first on my list, including the recently-opened Jurassic World: The Experience produced by Neon.

The complex is incredibly impressive and the Jurassic World overlay fits really well into the normal year-round elements of the space.

As one of two Neon-produced offerings I experienced while in Singapore, I was very impressed with the quality of what I saw here.

The waterfall in Cloud Forest is kind of a signature element.

The dinosaurs from Jurassic World are carefully integrated into the walk-through environment in ways that feel organic and immersive.

The absolute show-stopper of the experience was this large-scale T-Rex animatronic with fully articulated movement in its head, neck and tail.

If I wasn't so pressed for time, I could have watched it perform for a half hour or more.

There were several other clever animatronic dinosaurs in the experience.

The awe of the Jurassic franchise comes to life here and is only amplified by John Williams' and Michael Giacchino's scores playing majestically in the background. If you're a fan of the IP, it's hard not to get swept up by it all and to feel at least a little emotional by how "real" it feels.

I'm a huge fan of Dale Chihuly's work and so I was greatly pleased to find a work of his in Cloud Forest.

A sneak peak at Supertree Grove from inside of Cloud Forest.

While Universal has shown us Jurassic incubators before, it was super cool (and cute) to see animatronic baby dinos warming in their own incubator next to the more traditional egg incubators.

Mr. D.N.A.!

Some of the year-round elements of Cloud Forest remain unaltered for the Jurassic World exhibition.

I've seen dinosaurs like these at Universal before, but they were equally fun to see here.

There's an immersive projection space inside of Cloud Forest tucked within the mountain structure.

Yes, they did have the iconic park gates represented... No, they weren't the most impressive element of the experience.

Being able to see this dino from the ground and from the elevated walking paths was neat.

A look down on the T. Rex from above.

Cloud Forest is such a unique environment!

Didn't think you'd escape Isla Nublar without running into a few of these, did you?

Pro lighting setup here.

No, I wasn't queuing for Velocicoaster when this photo was taken.

The experience's finale is a live showing where guests can see Blue the velociraptor up close.

She did the pose!

Admission to the Flower Dome is included with your Cloud Forest ticket...

It is a large, indoor botanical garden that, if you're into greenery, can be very impressive.

In addition to natural wonders, there are some pieces of art made with natural materials embedded in the habitats.

There was a Switzerland-themed event going on during my visit...

Oh, and they have rides here too.

Fun for all ages!

Supertree Grove is incredibly impressive in person.

For those looking for an observation deck-style experience, Supertree Grove has both the OCBC Skyway (pictured here) as well as The Supertree Observatory (the center tree in the previous photo). Each of them has their own admission ticket required, so I chose the more unique of the two.

The view is fantastic!

I felt like I was in the Eloi village from The Time Machine (2002).

On the grounds nearby is the United Buddy Bears exhibition with 145 unique, artistic bears representing different countries and territories around the world.

After the sun sets, Supertree Grove takes on a different life with a bioluminescent glow.

Otherworldly and beautiful.

A special version of the twice-nightly light show was running during my visit, featuring "Worlds of Fantasy" music from Disney, Universal and Warner Brothers including Super Mario Bros, Harry Potter, The Little Mermaid and Star Wars.

I might've had an out-of-body experience when the show started dancing to Star Wars' "Duel of the Fates."

The Singapore Flyer can be seen from many vantage points throughout the city. This is one attraction I didn't get to experience firsthand during my trip.

Gardens by the Bay is a short walk from the Marina Bay Sands mall and casino, so I stopped in to visit the famous mall. I was pleased to find multiple TeamLab experiences on the grounds.

This very unique, three story fountain drains water in a pool found in the open air above this portion of the mall, draining into the mall's indoor lagoon.

It is equally mesmerizing to watch from outside.

One of the most unique Apple Store locations I've ever been to.

And there's a downstairs floor that connects directly with the indoor mall!

And there's a Bellagio/World of Color-style fountain show outside of the mall that I managed to see end right as I got to the railing... So this is the best and only photo I took to prove its existence.

My time exploring Marina Bay Sands was a highlight of the trip. While there was a lot more work to do, I felt recharged after my time here.

But there was still more adventure ahead...

Hersheypark (HP) Discussion Thread

Tue, 25 Oct 2005 15:08:39 +0000

Hey everybody!

This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at Hersheypark, this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of the park as well as past updates, see TPR's Park Index Page.

Official Hersheypark Website

Below are some links to past announcements and updates from the park, you may be interested in. Enjoy!

--Robb

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2005

October, 2005 - Reese's Extreme Challenge shooting dark ride announced - SEE BELOW!

November 23, 2005 - Waterpark plans approved, will be inside existing park

2006

January 2nd, 2006 - Chocolate World to be closed for 3 month renovation

2008

July 1st, 2008 - Boardwalk Expansion The SEAquel! announced.

2009

Feb. 20th, 2009 - SEAquel Construction Update.

2010

Jan. 8th, 2010 - Springtime in the park announcement & Hersheypark now on Google Maps Streetview!

Jan. 15th, 2010 - Create Your Own Candy Bar coming to Chocolate World!

Feb. 26th, 2010 - Sweet savings for the month of March

March 17th, 2010 - Springtime in the Park update

June 7th, 2010 - Amusement Ride Safety Week at Hersheypark

June 11th, 2010 - 'Create Your Own Candy Bar' set to open on June 12th!

August 31st, 2010 - Hersheypark announces holiday activities!

2011

August 2nd, 2011 - Skyrush hybrid wingrider mega/hyper Intamin announced!

September 15th, 2011 - Hersheypark officially reopening on September 17th!

November 2nd, 2011 - US found ZooAmerica Reacted Appropriately to Bison Situation

November 2nd, 2011 - New Skyrush concept art posted!

December 14th, 2011 - Skyrush construction now taller than Comet!

December 15th, 2011 - Hershey elects new Board Chairman, announces CEO succession plan

2012

January 12th, 2012 - Skyrush construction update

January 30th, 2012 - Skyrush animation contest announced!

January 31st, 2012 - Skyrush lift hill topped off!

February 16th, 2012 - Hersheypark launches Facebook Skyrush campaign

February 18th, 2012 - Springtime in the Park rides announced

March 25th, 2012 - SkyRush trackwork is complete

April 3rd, 2012 - Hersheypark launches Fast Track Pass service

April 24th, 2012 - Two new Skyrush photos courtesy of Hersheypark

May 23rd, 2012 - SkyRush Media Day coverage

July 6th, 2012 - Fire damages historic Hersheypark Arena

August 20th, 2012 - Roller Soaker listed for sale

November 26th, 2012 - William F. Simpson Jr. named Hersheypark Entertainment's new CEO

December 18th, 2012 - Roller Soaker removal confirmed!

December 19th, 2012 - Roller Soaker to be replaced with "sprayground" area

2013

March 11th, 2013 - Summer savings deals released!

May 15th, 2013 - Summer entertainment lineup revealed!

December 16th, 2013 - New rides announced for 2014, including a family coaster

2014

May 1st, 2014 - Park looks to and 31 acres in 2015

August 12th, 2014 - Hersheypark Announces "Laff Trakk" for 2015

December 11th, 2014 - Zoo America population grows by 11

2016

August 2nd, 2016 - Hershey Triple Tower announced

2017

August 8th, 2017 - The Breakers Edge Water Coaster and Whitecap Racer will debut in 2018!

December 21st, 2017 - New Breakers Edge Water Coaster construction photos

2018

July 12th, 2018 - Hersheypark teasing 2019 addition! Announcement on August 2nd, 2018!

August 3rd, 2018 - Reeses Cupfusion shooting dark ride announced

October 3rd, 2018 - Chocolatetown & New Roller Coaster for 2020!

November 2nd, 2018 - "Christmas In Hershey" 2018 offerings announced!

2022

February 22nd, 2022 - Jolly Rancher Remix (rethemed Sidewinder coaster) & Mix'd family ride to debut this summer

November 2nd, 2022 - Wildcat's Revenge announced!

2023

May 19th, 2023 - Wildcat's Revenge to open on June 2nd!

2024

August 27th, 2024 - Twizzlers Twisted Gravity announced for 2025!

2025

May 15th, 2025 - Twizzlers Twisted Gravity opens May 24th, 2025

August 15th, 2025 - Shaq-a-licious Laff Trakk coaster overlay announced!

2026

April 25th, 2026 - Dark Nights at Hersheypark Halloween returns in 2026

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Reese’s Xtreme Cup Challenge

It’s time to settle the score once and for all! We’re calling all REESE'S lovers to HERSHEYPARK in 2006 to compete in head-to-head, multi-sensory laser competition!

REESE'S XTREME CUP CHALLENGE is the first interactive dark ride to pit car against car in a high-energy score-fest that is unequalled anywhere in the world. Two vehicles with competing teams travel through a series of exciting competition zones featuring REESE'S-branded extreme sports events.

Hang onto your laser blasters and take aim at the targets as you swoop, climb, and dip through the action. Accumulate as many points for your team as you can – the winning car will be declared at the end of the challenge, and a sweet reward awaits all who play!

Ride it, Smell it, Play it, Taste it, Win it!

REESE'S XTREME CUP CHALLENGE - ONLY AT HERSHEYPARK!

Reese’s Xtreme Cup Challenge Fact Sheet

Ride Manufacturer: Sally Corporation, Jacksonville, FL

Ride System Supplier: EOS Rides, Italy

Ride Description: Competing teams score points shooting targets throughout the ride to determine the answer to the age-old question, "Is it the chocolate or peanut butter that makes REESE'S so irresistible?”

Features: - Two linked vehicles per train with eight passengers per train

- Vehicles rotate independently

- Onboard laser blaster system with individual score panels

- Ride pre-show

- Team score updates at Take 5 Halftime Reports

Interactive Sports Events: - 8 competition zones or interactive scenes

- Some zones include more than one sport

Sports Represented: - BMX biking

- Drag racing

- Ice hockey

- In-line skating

- Mountain climbing

- Skateboarding

- Skydiving

- Snowboarding

- Spelunking

- Surfing

REESE'S Brands Represented: 6, including REESE'S Peanut Butter Cup and REESE'S Pieces

Elements: - 158 targets

- 80 animated show elements

- 8 animatronic figures

- Special effects

- Sensory elements

Theoretical Capacity: 800 riders per hour

Approximate Ride Time: 2 minutes, 45 seconds

There is a "Video Tour" if you follow this link:

http://www.hersheypa.com/attractions/he ... index.html

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (BGT Discussion Thread)

Tue, 15 Feb 2005 02:20:54 +0000

Hey everybody!

This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of the park as well as past updates, see TPR's Park Index Page.

Official Park Website

Below are some links to past updates from the park, you may be interested in. Enjoy!

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2005

February 14th, 2005 - Sheikra construction photos - SEE BELOW!

April 4th, 2005 - Sheikra is testing

2006

January 11th, 2006 - Rumors that Python will be removed

January 11th, 2006 - Pirates 4D may be replacing Haunted Lighthouse

February 26th, 2006 - Old Sheikra construction photos

July 25th, 2006 - Man dies after riding Gwazi

September 19th, 2006 - Demolition permits arise that could mean the end of Python

October 29th, 2006 - Confirmation of Python's demise

November 21st, 2006 - Photos of Python removal

2007

January 31st, 2007 - Sheikra to get floorless trains

June 16th, 2007 - "Floorless" Sheikra Media Day

September 6th, 2007 - Jungala announced

November 5th, 2007 - Jungala construction

2008

May 26th, 2008 - Busch Gardens selling Quick Queue passes

2009

June 16th, 2009 - Building permtis for roller coaster uncovered

July 19th, 2009 - Worker falls from Skyride

August 28th, 2009 - Land of Dragons to be rethemed to Sesame Street Safari of Fun (including the mystery coaster)

2010

January 18th, 2010 - Sesame Street Fun Fair information

Feb. 12th, 2010 - "Bands, Brew & BBQ" information

March 5th, 2010 - Millenium Flyers spotted on Gwazi transfer track

March 8th, 2010 - Police charge cashier in theft of ticket money

March 17th, 2010 - American Idol's Jordin Sparks visits the park

April 1st, 2010 - CC Sabathia visits Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

April 13th, 2010 - Kinetix coming to Busch Gardens Summer Nights

April 14th, 2010 - 2011 coaster layout revealed?

April 18th, 2010 - Free Admission for Stranded Travelers

May 18th, 2010 - 2 endangered baby red-ruffed lemurs born at the park!

May 28th, 2010 - Walkabout Way Australian-themed area announced!

June 20th, 2010 - "Feel the spirit. Feel the speed." teaser sign now in the park!

June 26th, 2010 - Busch Gardens begins teaser campaign for 2011 ride

August 2nd, 2010 - Special construction tour video teases 2011 ride

August 3rd, 2010 - Baby flamingos hatched at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

August 16th, 2010 - Mark Rose talks about the park's 2011 attraction

August 19th, 2010 - Howl-O-Scream 2010 details released!

September 10th, 2010 - Busch Gardens posts a coaster track teaser pic!

September 16th, 2010 - 3rd phase of 2011 coaster teaser campaign begins!

September 20th, 2010 - 2nd teaser video for 2011 coaster

September 23th, 2010 - Howl-O-Scream media day & Scream Cam coverage!

September 27th - 3rd teaser video for 2011 coaster

October 3rd - Howl-O-Scream 2010 "Bleedup" coverage!

October 7th - 2011 attraction to be announced on October 13th, 2010!

October 13th - 2011 coaster announced, named Cheetah Hunt!

October 17th - Tampa Bay Buccaneer Cheerleaders visit Howl-O-Scream!

November 6th - Cheetah Hunt title package graphic now online!

December 22nd - A look at 2011 for Busch Gardens Tampa Bay!

2011

January 8th, 2011 - An official Cheetah Hunt photo update!

January 12th, 2011 - Millennium Flyers spotted on Gwazi

January 13th, 2011 - Busch Gardens announces Millennium Flyers for Gwazi!

January 15th, 2011 - Millennium Flyer testing

January 20th, 2011 - Millennium Flyer Media Event Coverage!

January 24th, 2011 - Busch Gardens Tampa Bay launches their new blog!

February 24th, 2011 - Meet the Cheetah Keeper at Cheetah Run

February 28th, 2011 - Cheetah Hunt trains have arrived!

March 16th, 2011 - Cheetah Hunt track is complete!

March 23rd, 2011 - Ride envelope testing photos!

April 15th, 2011 - Cheetah Hunt to begin testing this weekend!

May 24th, 2011 - Cheetah Hunt walls down, Sky Ride testing pictures!

June 13th, 2011 - Kinnetix! returns to Summer Nights

July 15th, 2011 - Howl-O-Scream 2011 website launched!

October 11th, 2011 - Free Serengeti Safari with FL resident admission!

October 28th, 2011 - Vampire Diaries star visits Howl-O-Scream!

November 1st, 2011 - BGT Special Event Lineup announced for 2012!

November 10th, 2011 - Grevy's Baby Zebra born at Busch Gardens!

December 30th, 2011 - Baby reticulated giraffe to join the Serengeti Plain

2012

January 6th, 2012 - Busch Gardens/SeaWorld Preschool Pass Announced!

February 1st, 2012 - Iceploration media preview photo/video report

February 3rd, 2012 - Valentine’s Day Serengeti Night Safari announced!

February 26th, 2012 - Busch Gardens Tampa Bay launches Pinterest account

March 3rd, 2012 - BGT announces Christmastown extra ticket event

March 6th, 2012 - Drop Tower in the works for 2013

March 30th, 2012 - Summer Nights & Island Nights 2012 offerings revealed!

July 10th, 2012 - Christmas Town Media Preview Event Coverage!

July 18th, 2012 - Preparation begins for this year's Howl-O-Scream

August 4th, 2012 - Howl-O-Scream event lineup revealed!

September 17th, 2012 - Howl-O-Scream Scream Cam backstory video posted!

September 20th, 2012 - Howl-O-Scream Scream Cam Photos & Video!

November 30th, 2012 - Full Christmas Town event details released!

December 5th, 2012 - Christmas Town Media Preview photos & video report!

2013

January 21st, 2013 - Bands, Brew & BBQ 2013 concert lineup revealed!

February 12th, 2013 - Madagascar Live! Operation: Vacation show announced!

March 13th, 2013 - Tiger half of Gwazi in an odd state of closure

March 31st, 2013 - Sandstorm retiring to make way for new attraction

June 11th, 2013 - Falcon's Fury Announced! 300+ Foot Tall Dive Tower

June 17th, 2013 - Howl-O-Scream 13 tickets now available for purchase!

June 17th, 2013 - Summer Nights 2013 details announced!

November 10th, 2013 - Fisher Price presents Live from Little People Place show in November

November 22nd, 2013 - Timbuktu to transform into Pantopia realm

2014

February 6th, 2014 - Pantopia & Falcon's Fury Hard Hat Construction Tour!

February 28th, 2014 - Falcon's Fury Grand Opening set for May 1st, 2014!

April 18th, 2014 - Falcon's Fury Grand Opening delayed

April 28th, 2014 - First Falcon's Fury POV posted!!!

May 28th, 2014 - update on Falcon's Fury delayed opening

August 19th, 2014 - Falcon's Fury opens

August 22nd, 2014 - Falcon's Fury Soft Opening Photo and Video Report!

October 15th, 2014 - Colossal Curl coming to Adventure Island in 2015

December 19th, 2014 - Gwazi closure confirmed for early 2015!

2015

January 9th, 2015 - Gwazi closing on February 1st

February 9th, 2015 - Generation Nature: Live! & Serengeti Safari photos!

March 5th, 2015 - Colossal Curl Media Day Report

May 2nd, 2015 - 2016 Project Update and Food & Wine Festival Report

May 28th, 2015 - Cobra's Curse Announced

June 17th, 2015 - Howl-o-Scream tickets go on sale

June 28th, 2015 - Summer Nights 2015 media preview photo report!

November 9th, 2015 - Expansion plans and resort hotels being considered

2016

February 17th, 2016 - Cobra's Curse construction tour

April 4th, 2016 - New Food & Wine Festival and Cobra's Curse photos!

June 17th, 2016 - Cobra's Curse Media Day

2017

September 22nd, 2017 - Howl-O-Scream Preview Trip Report posted!

2018

March 8th, 2018 - Vanish Point report posted!

April 8th, 2018 - Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival report posted!

June 23rd, 2018 - Summer Dining Series Media Preview Event Report!

September 12th, 2018 - Tigris (Sky Rocket II) announced for 2019 and park teases rework of Gwazi's location in 2020

November 30th, 2018 - Tigris track pieces have arrived!

November 30th, 2018 - Opening Night Critters show closing on December 16th to make way for a new show!

December 5th, 2018 - Tigris track installation has begun!

December 19th, 2018 - Real Music, Real Masters 2019 concert series details

2019

January 3rd, 2019 - Free beer all 2019! 52 weeks of events announced!

January 16th, 2019 - Tigris construction update posted!

January 16th, 2019 - Tigris track installation now complete!

February 25th, 2019 - Critters Inn Charge show debuts at Pantopia Theater!

March 1st, 2019 - Record-breaking RMC hybrid coaster announced!

August 13th, 2019 - New Howl-O-Scream 2019 details announced!

September 12th, 2019 - Iron Gwazi video & info!

September 22nd, 2019 - Howl-O-Scream 2019 Opening Night report posted!

2020

March 1st, 2020 - Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival VIP Preview Event report posted!

November 12th, 2020 - Iron Gwazi POV!

2021

June 2nd, 2021 - Howl-O-Scream returns in 2021 with two new houses!

July 19th, 2021 - "The Forgotten" Howl-O-Scream house announced!

July 28th, 2021 - Two new Howl-O-Scream houses announced!

August 12th, 2021 - "Witch of the Woods" Howl-O-Scream house announced!

August 23rd, 2021 - Iron Gwazi Officially Opening in March 2022!

October 15th, 2021 - Two new slides & more announced for Adventure Island!

2022

March 11th, 2022 - Iron Gwazi opens on March 11th, 2022!

October 11th, 2022 - Serengeti Flyer announced!

2023

February 8th, 2023 - Serengeti Flyer opening on February 27th, 2023!

October 2nd, 2023 - Phoenix Rising family inverted coaster announced for 2024!

2024

September 18th, 2024 - Wild Oasis realm in Jungala announced for 2025!

2025

January 30th, 2025 - New Wild Oasis details released!

September 1st, 2025 - Stanley Falls closing September 7th, 2025 to make way for a future attraction

September 26th, 2025 - Kumba officially reopening!

November 5th, 2025 - Edge of Africa's Lion and Hyena Ridge announced!

2026

March 12th, 2026 - Edge of Africa's Lion and Hyena Ridge construction update

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Original Post:

Ok, ok, so we KNOW it's not called "Shakira" but that's all I can think about when I see the name in writing, and hence from here on out that will be my nick name for the ride.

Besides, I'll never be able to say "I got to ride Shakira last night" for real, so this kind of satisfies that fantasy!

Anyway, when we were at BGT in January, we snapped a few pics of the constuction, here's what we got:

OMG does this ride look amazing!!!

Can't wait to ride it in November!!!

Holiday World (HW) Discussion Thread

Wed, 13 Jul 2005 17:15:45 +0000

Hey everybody!

This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at Holiday World, this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of the park as well as past updates, see TPR's Park Index Page.

Official Park Website

Below are some links to past updates from the park, you may be interested in. Enjoy!

--Robb

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2005

June 13th, 2005 - New Thanksgiving Section and the world's top "air-time" wooden coaster "The Voyage" announced!(See Below)

September 15th, 2005 - Holiday World blogs about Gobbler Getaway

September 22nd, 2005 -Voyage Construction Pictures

October 28th, 2005 -Awesome, up-close Voyage Construction Pictures

2006

January 6th, 2006 - Holiday World announced a new enthusiast event: HoliWood Nights

January 20th, 2006 -Voyage Lift Hill Pics from Holiblog!

April 6th, 2006 -Voyage construction pics from Gravity Group, including the turnaround!

April 19th, 2006 -The Voyage is testing!

May 23rd, 2006 - Consumer's Digest names Holiday World "Top Value"

September 6th, 2006 - Holiday World announces 2007 additions: Turkey Whirl, Thanksgiving Cafe and waterpark bowl attraction

November 6th, 2006 - Holiday World records highest attendance in a year

2007

September 20th, 2007 - Kima Bay announced

2008

Aug. 26th, 2008-World's Tallest Water Ride "Pilgrim's Plunge" coming to Holiday World

2009

April 6th, 2009 - Pilgrim's Plunge starts testing

Mar. 13th, 2009 - Pilgrim's Plunge is completely up!

Mar. 31st, 2009 - Pilgrim's Plunge construction pics, including the station.

April 30th, 2009 - Santa takes the plunge at the Pilgrim's Plunge media day!

2010

June 13th, 2010 - Holiday World's President Will Koch passes away

June 22nd, 2010 - Dan Koch, Will Koch's brother steps in as park president

July 1st, 2010 - Holiday World launches a free iOS App & mobile site

August 6th, 2010 - National news show names Wildebeest "Top Coaster"

October 12th, 2010 - Record attendance, Will Koch in hall of fame & more!

November 4th, 2010 - Video of Timberliner Trains taking 1st human riders!

2011

February 13th, 2011 - Koch family donates $25,000 to Lincoln Amphitheatre

March 3rd, 2011 - Vote for Wildebeest as 2010's best new water park ride!

April 11th, 2011 - Burt the Conqueror coming to Holiday World!

April 27th, 2011 - Jay Cutler to raise funds for diabetes research

June 12th, 2011 - Holiday World mourns the loss of long-time employee

July 1st, 2011 - Holiday World to be featured on Bert the Conqueror

August 3rd, 2011 - 'Mammoth' water coaster surpasses Wildebeest at HW

September 28th, 2011 - Mini Star Flyer for 2012 (replaces Paul Revere's Midnight Ride)

2012

January 9th, 2012 - A 'Mammoth Monday,' Mammoth construction update!

January 14th, 2012 - Voyage offseason track work & Timberliner update

February 7th, 2012 - Historic church being moved to Santa Claus Park

March 19th, 2012 - Timberliners won't be installed on Voyage until 2013

April 3rd, 2012 - Holiday World to host "Rock the World" Christian Music Fest

April 16th, 2012 - Mammoth to be featured on new Travel Channel show

May 11th, 2012 - 'Super Fan Family' contest winners revealed

June 28th, 2012 - 4th of July fireworks cancelled due to dry weather

July 15th, 2012 - The Voyage featured on Insane Coaster Wars show

July 25th, 2012 - Holiday World named "Top Value Park" in Consumer Digest

September 11th, 2012 - Holiday World receives Golden Ticket Award honors

October 23rd, 2012 - New for 2013 Rides/Slides Announced!

November 4th, 2012 - Park named "Best Amusement Park for Merrymakers"

November 15th, 2012 - Details for 2013 Holliwood Nights released

2013

January 8th, 2013 - Matt Eckert named Park President and CEO

March 28th, 2013 - Park ranks 2nd only to Disney according to FamilyFun

April 19th, 2013 - No Timberliners for 2013 Season

May 17th, 2013 - Park receives TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence!

July 6th, 2013 - Hyena Falls POV posted!

August 4th, 2013 - Splashin' Safari named best water park in the nation

September 6th, 2013 - Park announce $8 million expansion for 2014

October 4th, 2013 - Court sides with Lori Koch in park control dispute

2014

February 20th, 2014 - "Rock the World" Christian Music Fest acts announced!

April 18th, 2014 - Giraffica/Pilgrim's Plunge removal confirmed

July 24th, 2014 - Thunderbird announced - B&M launched Wing Rider

October 13th, 2015 - a few Thunderbird construction shots

November 18, 2014 - Thunderbird's lead car revealed!

2015

April 27th, 2015 - Thunderbird Media Day coverage

2016

January 14th, 2016 - retacking elements of Legend announced

October 30, 2016 - Park reveals there are restoring a Calypso to open in 2017, ride name is Firecracker

2017

January 11th, 2018 - New entertainment offerings coming for 2018 season!

2018

October 11th, 2018 - $5.5 million in investments planned for 2019!

2019

August 6th, 2019 - Cheetah Chase launched racing slides announced!

2025

April 7th, 2025 - Holiday World acquires Santa's Cottages resort

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Original Post:

Please visit:

http://www.holidayworld.com/new2006.html

For more up to date information

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Your family will want to gather together for a feast of fun next season!

The world's top "air-time" wooden coaster will be the main course at Holiday World's new Thanksgiving section in 2006!

"The Voyage is going to be an air-time machine, with riders experiencing a feeling of weightlessness for a total of 24.2 seconds," says Will Koch, the parks' president. "We're taking the traditional out-and-back layout to the extreme, with the steepest drop on any wooden coaster in the nation. The Voyage will be 1.2 miles long, placing it among the planet's top three longest and fastest wooden coasters."

A feast of "floater" air-time, The Voyage will feature three drops of over 100 feet, with the first drop's angle of descent a steep 66 degrees. The top speed of the three-train coaster will be 67.4 miles per hour.

"We've carved out five underground tunnels for The Voyage‹which is a world record," says Koch. "And some of those tunnels will be wide enough that we'll roar through them twice, creating a total of eight 'underground moments,' one of which will include a 'triple-down' feature."

The Voyage will also have two sections of extreme, 90-degree banking.

And the rest... is gravy.

Other new attractions planned for 2006 include Bahari River, an action river for Splashin' Safari. The Thanksgiving section in Holiday World will be stuffed full of family fun, including a turkey-chase-themed interactive "dark ride," another new ride, large restaurant, shop, games and more.

The Voyage will set sail on May 6, 2006, on the opening day of Holiday World & Splashin' Safari's 60th Anniversary Season.

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THE VOYAGE Roller Coaster Fact Sheet

DESCRIPTION: The Voyage, which opens May 6, 2006, is Holiday World's third wooden roller coaster. Located in the new Thanksgiving section, it is 1.2 miles long and provides a record 24.2 seconds of "air time." This steel-structure wooden coaster takes a twist on the standard out-and-back layout, adding a terrain-coaster adventure in the "back" half of the ride.

FEATURES: The Voyage includes a record five underground tunnels (some are double, creating eight "underground moments"), a series of dramatic drops (including a 66-degree angle of descent on the first drop), two 90-degree banked turns, and multiple track crossovers. The Voyage includes extreme air-time, extreme banking, and extreme speed.

TRACK LENGTH: 6,442 feet (1.2 miles), third longest wooden coaster in the world.

RIDE HEIGHT: The maximum height difference on The Voyage is 173 feet.

DROPS/ANGLES: The most dramatic drops on The Voyage measure 154 feet (66-degree angle of descent, the steepest drop on a U.S. wooden coaster), 107 feet (51-degree angle), and 100 feet (50.5-degree angle). The lift hill measures 163 feet.

EXTREME AIR-TIME: The Voyage provides the most air-time of any wooden coaster: 24.2 seconds (anything less than +.25 vertical G's, average front/middle/back seats).

EXTREME BANKING: The Voyage includes two 90-degree banked turns.

SPEED: The Voyage's maximum speed is 67.4 mph. Average speed is 41.9 mph.

RIDE TIME: 2 minutes, 45 seconds (station to station).

RIDE SIMULATION: www.holidayworld.com/voyage_video.html

TUNNELS: A record five underground tunnels, including eight "underground moments" and a "triple down" feature in one of the return-run tunnels.

TRAINS: Three 28-passenger PTC trains (seven cars per train, four riders per car).

LUMBER: Southern Yellow Pine; estimated board feet: 320,000.

STEEL: 750 tons, estimated.

CAPACITY/HEIGHT LIMIT: 1,200 Guests per hour. Riders must be at least 48 inches tall.

INVESTMENT: $6.5 million, the largest ride project in Holiday World's 60-year history.

RIDE DESIGNER: The Gravity Group, Cincinnati, Ohio.

You can download a video of the ride here:

http://www.holidayworld.com/voyage_video.html

Images from the Holiday Worldwebsite:

The New Thanksgiving Section

The "Airtime Chart"

Figure 8 out in the woods!

The "Return"

Six Flags [FUN] Corporate Discussion Thread

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 10:17:12 +0000

Hey everybody!

This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at Six Flags' many properties, this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of the company's many properties as well as past updates, see TPR's Park Index.

Official Company Website

Below are some links to past updates from the company, you may be interested in. Enjoy!

--Robb

_____________________________________________________

2009

June 15th, 2009 - Six Flags outlines Chapter 11 bankruptcy plans

June 16th, 2009 - Company to take $600 million loan, bankruptcy won't affect Six Flags Dubailand

June 18th, 2009 - Six Flags wants public image during bankruptcy

November 30th, 2009 - Two bondholder factions vying for control of Six Flags

December 8th, 2009 - Judge allows Six Flags to craft their own bankruptcy plan in 'good faith'

December 15th, 2009 - Six Flags given approval to finance exit from bankruptcy with loans a stock sale

2010

January 8th, 2010 -Six Flags could emerge from bankruptcy as early as March

January 13th, 2010 - Overdue payments could allow Six Flags to regain control of Parc Management parks

February 17th, 2010 - Resilient Capital Management wants a Chapter 11 trustee appointed to Six Flags

February 22nd, 2010 - Several bankruptcy exit plans to be presented to the court

February 25th, 2010 - Note holders move to acquire Six Flags ownership

March 1st, 2010 - Note holders plan to let go current management if company control is gained

March 5th, 2010 - Company-wide attendance down 11% from the previous operating year

March 8th, 2010 - Six Flags begins defense of bankruptcy exit plan amidst note holder coup attempt

March 10th, 2010 - Note holders consider merging Six Flags with Cedar Fair

March 19th, 2010 - Six Flags and competing note holders delay trial to reach internal settlement

March 19th, 2010 - Six Flags management to be retained as a settlement with the note holders is reached

March 22nd, 2010 - Six Flags "super fan conference call" transcript

March 25th, 2010 - Mark Shapiro launches "Parent Pass" at all properties

April 5th, 2010 - New bankruptcy plan submitted to appease the bondholders

April 15th, 2010 - Resilient Capital Management still putting up a fight

April 28th, 2010 - Bondholders agree to revised bankruptcy exit plan

April 28th, 2010 - Six Flags could exit bankruptcy next week

April 29th, 2010 - Six Flags resolves remaining complaints over bankruptcy plan

April 30th, 2010 - Daniel Snyder & his team leave the board of directors

May 3rd, 2010 - Six Flags emerges from bankruptcy

May 12th, 2010 - Mark Shapiro ousted, replaced by Alexander Weber, former CEO of Paramount Parks

May 17th, 2010 - Six Flags releases First Quarter Results

June 17th, 2010 - Shares to resume trading in the New York Stock Exchange

June 22nd, 2010 - Six Flags lays off three more executives

August 14th, 2010 - James Reid-Anderson named Chairman, President and CEO of Six Flags

September 7th, 2010 - New CFO and General Counsel appointed

September 21st, 2010 - Six Flags shares reach 52-week high

September 25th, 2010 - Six Flags receives $41 million cash distribution

September 27th, 2010 - Six Flags continues management reorganization at park level

April 25th, 2010 - Jeffrey Speed, former CFO receives $23.65 million for early layoff

May 5th, 2010 - Board approves 2-for-1 split of stock

2011

December 15th, 2011 - Six Flags expands partnership with Mars Chocolate

2012

January 4th, 2012 - Share repurchasing plan expanded by $250 million

January 10th, 2012 - Six Flags extends ticketing agreement with accesso

February 9th, 2012 - Cash dividend increases to $0.60 per share

March 14th, 2012 - Six Flags partners with 7-Eleven to bring Slurpees to the parks

March 14th, 2012 - Red Gold becomes the "Official Ketchup of Six Flags"

July 21st, 2012 - Six Flags renews deal with Coca-Cola for 10 more years!

July 24th, 2012 - Six Flags sees large increases in its 2nd Quarter

October 24th, 2012 - Higher attendance & prices boost Six Flags profits

November 29th, 2012 - Discover renews partnership agreement with Six Flags

2013

October 25th, 2013 - 3rd Quarter sees growth in admission, food & sales

2014

October 21st, 2014 - 3rd Quarter 2014 results

2015

February 21st, 2015 - 4th Quarter 2014 results

2017

August 31st, 2017 - Company-wide 2018 additions announced!

2018

February 22nd, 2018 - Waterworld Concord becomes Hurricane Harbor Concord

May 22, 2018 - Six Flags to run Darien Lake, Frontier City and three water parks

2019

August 29th, 2019 - All of the Six Flags 2020 Announcements!

October 22nd, 2019 - Six Flags headquarters may move to Arlington

October 30th, 2019 - Mike Spanos to become President & CEO of Six Flags

2023

November 2nd, 2023 - Six Flags and Cedar Fair enter into merger agreement

2026

March 5th, 2026 - Six Flags selling 7 properties to EPR Properties

April 9th, 2026 - Six Flags sale of six parks EPR Properties now complete

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Original Post:

Some quick links;

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Six-Flags ... .html?.v=1

A FAQ on the SF site;

http://www.sixflags.com/national/footer ... tions.aspx

And an open letter to all employees;

http://www.sixflags.com/national/footer ... urCEO.aspx

Hmmmm

Universal Studios Japan (USJ) Discussion Thread

Thu, 20 Jul 2006 12:43:01 +0000

Hey everybody!

This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at Universal Studios Japan, this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of the park as well as past updates, see TPR's Park Index Universal Studios Japan.

Universal Japan's Official Website

Below are some links to past updates from the park, you may be interested in. Enjoy!

--Robb

____________________________________________________

2006

July 20th, 2006 - B&M coaster announced for Universal Japan (See Below)

November 25th, 2006 - Hollywood Dream goes vertical

November 27th, 2006 - Hollywood Dream construction update

December 6th, 2006 - Hollywood Dream mid course brakes installed

December 12th, 2006 - Hollywood Dream station under construction

December 19th, 2006 - Hollywood Dream helix complete

December 31st, 2006 - Hollywood Dream construction overview

2009

December 16th, 2009 - Space Fantasy: The Ride; Mack spinning coaster to replace ET Adventure

2010

March 15th, 2010 - Space Fantasy: The Ride officially opens, ride footage revealed!

March 18th, 2010 - More Space Fantasy: The Ride footage released!

August 3rd, 2010 - Space Fantasy: The Ride story explained

December 10th, 2010 - 10th anniversary plans announced

2012

May 9th, 2012 - The Wizarding World of Harry Potter officially announced for Universal Studios Japan

May 28th, 2012 - Universal Studios Japan to host Biohazard walk thru haunt

2013

January 20th, 2013 - Hollywood Dream to run backwards!

March 16th, 2013 - The Amazing Adventures of Spider-man - The Ride 2 announced!

2014

January 1st, 2014 - The Wizarding World of Harry Potter construction update

April 18th, 2014 - Wizarding World of Harry Potter opens July 15th, 2015

October 21st, 2014 - Neon Genesis Evangelion attraction announced for 2015

2015

June 19th, 2015 - Dinosaur themed B&M Flyer to be added in 2016

2016

November 29th, 2016 - Nintendo-themed area confirmed for the Universal Studios Japan

2018

December 8th, 2018 - SING On Tour! attraction announced!

2020

January 13th, 2020 - Super Nintendo World details released!

November 30th, 2020 - Super Nintendo World opening February 4th, 2021!

2021

March 8th, 2021 - Super Nintendo World to open on March 18th!

September 28th, 2021 - Donkey Kong expansion announced for Super Nintendo World!

2022

October 6th, 2021 - Pokemon partnership announced! Experiences to debut in 2022 & beyond!

October 15th, 2021 - No Limit! Parade announced featuring Mario, Pokémon & more

2023

December 15th, 2023 - Donkey Kong Country announced for 2024!

2025

May 16th, 2025 - Illumination's Villain-Con Minion Blast announced!

July 24th, 2025 - Illumination's Minion Park expansion now open!

October 20th, 2025 - Snoopy Studios reopens with new family coaster!

2026

January 22nd, 2026 - Immersive Pokémon experiences coming to Universal Studios Japan and eventually other Universal Destinations & Experiences properties!

March 23rd, 2026 - Sesame Street Fun World closing May 10th, 2026

April 23rd, 2026 - "Power-up" versions of attractions at Universal Studios Japan for "Discover U!!!" event

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Original Post:

http://www.screamscape.com/html/univers ... _japan.htm

Quote

2007 - Roller Coaster - (7/20/06) Universal Studios has announced that they will open a new large steel roller coaster in the spring of 2007 at a cost estimated between 5-10 billion Yen. The coaster will stretch from the entrance gate to the lagoon in the center of the park, with a track length of 3937 feet and a top height of 144 feet. The maximum drop will only be 50º and top speed will be 55 mph. Throwing a little confusion into the mix, the description says that the trains’ four cars will carry 36 passengers, but that means 9 passengers per car, which is a really odd number for a coaster. The coaster will run through many areas of the park, and not stay confined within just one themed area. At this time no name, theme or manufacturer information was given for the ride. Anyone know more?

Wild Adventures Discussion Thread

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:35:14 +0000

Hey everybody!

This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at Wild Adventures , this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of the park as well as past updates, see TPR's Park Index Page.

Official Park Website

Below are some links to past updates from the park, you may be interested in. Enjoy!

--Robb

_____________________________________________________

2009

Oct 1st, 2009 - more concerts, more rides, more summer shows, and more days of fun for 2010!(See Below)

Nov 2nd, 2009 - Wild Adventures Marks Two Years Under Herschend Family Entertainment

December 9th, 2009 - Wild Adventures announces 2009 Christmas event

2010

Feb 18th, 2010 - Three new rides and concert schedule announced!

Mar 31st, 2010 - New concert series update, including Backstreet Boys

April 13th, 2010 - More concert series updates

May 28th, 2010 - Shows, concerts, a circus and more!

August 24th, 2010 - "Red, White & You!" charity event announced

September 7th, 2010 -$4 million Splash Island expansion announced!

September 16th, 2010 - Halloween event details released! Meet the Fearmaker!

October 7th, 2010 - Season Pass deal announced! Best deal yet!

October 17th, 2010 - Splash Island wins International WWA award!

2012

August 13th, 2012 - General Park Update

2014

November 3rd, 2014 - New family ride announced for 2015

2015

December 17th, 2015 - Dinosaurs announced for 2016

2017

December 14th, 2017 - new themed area announced: Mega Bugs!

2018

September 13th, 2019 - Alligator Alley announced for 2019, a new theree acre area with 6 kiddie rides and Alligator exhibits

2025

March 25th, 2025 - Water's Edge expansion opens with the 2025 season!

2026

April 23rd, 2026 - New experiences and animal encounters in 2026 season!

_____________________________________________________

Original Post:

Valdosta, GA- Wild Adventures Water and Theme Park announces more

concerts, more rides, more summer shows, and more days of fun for 2010!

The Valdosta theme park plans to host twenty concerts in 2010! Artists

scheduled to perform include REO Speedwagon & Styx, Steven Curtis

Chapman, and Third Day. There will be more concerts to announce later

that appeal to every park guest and music lover.

In 2010, Wild Adventures will add more fun to the park experience with

three new thrill rides and more amazing shows! Kidzpalooza, the summer

event for children of all ages, will feature new and exciting

performances to captivate every guest. Catch Daredevil Kaptain Robbie

Knievel as he attempts to jump the lake, Independence Day weekend with

the largest fireworks display in South Georgia and north Florida

Even the park calendar has expanded, so don't miss a minute of the fun!

Wild Adventures has added more hours and more days and to the park

season for guests to enjoy. Visit http://www.wildadventures.com to see the

2010 park calendar.

Buy your 2010 Season Pass in October to receive the lowest price and

upgrade to a Gold Pass for FREE! During the month of October, all 2010

Season Passes will be $59.99 plus tax and automatically upgraded to a

Gold Pass. The 2010 Season Pass can be used as soon as it is purchased

to enjoy Phobia, Kid-o-ween, the rest of the 2009 park season and all of

2010!

Season passes and park admission are available for purchase online, by

phone or at the park. For more information, visit

http://www.wildadventures.com or call 229-219-7080.

Tokyo Disney Resort Discussion Thread

Tue, 17 May 2005 04:09:54 +0000

Hey everybody!

This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at the Tokyo Disneyland Resort, including Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of these park as well as past updates, see TPR's Tokyo Disneyland Park Index Page and TPR's Tokyo DisneySea Park Index Page.

Official Resort Website

Below are some links to past updates from the resort, you may be interested in. Enjoy!

--Robb

_____________________________________________________

2005

May 16th, 2005 - New Tower of Terror construction goes vertical! - SEE BELOW!

May 20th, 2005 - Tower of Terror construction progresses quickly!

2006

January 30th, 2006 - Monsters Inc, ride announced

February 8th, 2006 - Tokyo Disneyland Hotel announced; set to open in 2008

July 8th, 2006 - Tower of Terror open and looking awesome!

September 5th, 2006 - Tower of Terror official storyline revealed!

2008

July 8th, 2008 - Tokyo Disneyland Hotel now open!

2009

May 7th, 2009 - Toy Story Mania!, Mickey's Philharmagic and Cinderella Castle Walk-Thru announced

May 7th, 2009 - Concept art for Toy Story Mania! and Cinderella Castle Walk-Thru revealed

2010

February 2nd, 2010 - Tokyo DisneySea announces new version of Fantasmic!

March 18th, 2010 - Tokyo DisneySea to add Jasmine's Flying Carpets

May 24th, 2010 - Tokyo DisneySea's 10th anniversary "Be Magical" celebration announced

2011

March 10th, 2011 - Great Easy Japan Earthquake causes flooding in the Tokyo Disney Resort

March 11th, 2011 - Guests stranded in the Tokyo Disney Resort following earthquake

March 12th, 2011 - Tokyo Disney Resort closed for at least 10 days

March 13th, 2011 - Tokyo Disney Resort subject to rolling blackouts for earthquake recovery efforts

March 14th, 2011 - Tokyo Disney Resort closed for a yet-to-be-determined period of time

March 15th, 2011 - Tokyo Disney Resort remains closed; decision regarding reopening to be made after comprehensive safety review on March 21st, 2011

March 30th, 2011 - Tokyo Disney Resort theme parks to reopen in April; limited hours a possibility

April 10th, 2011 - Tokyo Disneyland reopening on April 15th, 2011; Tokyo DisneySea to remain closed

April 20th, 2011 - Tokyo DisneySea to reopen on April 28th, 2011; 10th anniversary celebration postponed

April 28th, 2011 - Tokyo DisneySea reopens, Fantasmic! debuts

July 18th, 2011 - Jasmine's Flying Carpets officially open at Tokyo DisneySea

July 24th, 2011 - Cirque du Soleil's 'Zed' to end run as a result of the Great East Japan Earthquake

November 16th, 2011 - Tokyo Disneyland to get 'Star Tours: The Adventures Continue' attraction updates; original attraction to close on April 2nd, 2012

December 21st, 2011 - Toy Story Mania! to be located in new area, Toyville Trolley Park in Tokyo DisneySea

2012

March 27th, 2012 - Awesome anime Tokyo Disney Resort commercial

April 2nd, 2012 - 2011 attendance figures released for the Tokyo Disney Resort

April 11th, 2012 - An early look at the Toyville Trolley Park

June 26th, 2012 - Photos from inside of the new Toy Story Mania!

July 15th, 2012 - Tokyo Disneyland's 30th anniversary celebration announced!

December 16th, 2012 - Mickey & Duffy's Springtime Voyage show announced for 30th anniversary Spring season

2013

January 20th, 2013 - See the Tokyo Disney Resort IN THE SNOW!!!

May 26th, 2013 - Oriental Land Company to spend ¥200 billion thru 2020

June 23rd, 2013 - New castle fireworks & Mermaid Lagoon show announced!

July 12th, 2013 - $16 million USD Jungle Cruise overhaul announced!

October 2nd, 2013 - Tokyo Disney sees record attendance numbers!

October 8th, 2013 - Once Upon a Time projection show to premiere May 2014

October 20th, 2013 - Tokyo Disneyland & DisneySea ticket prices increase

December 19th, 2013 - Stitch Encounter to replace Captain EO!

December 26th, 2013 - OLC to acquire adjacent parcel of land for expansion

2014

January 20th, 2014 - Oriental Land Company sees record profits once again!

March 31st, 2014 - Oswald Meet & Greet Opens at Tokyo DisneySea!

April 4th, 2014 - Oriental Land Company sets attendance record in 2013

September 4th 2014 - upgraded Jungle Cruise Wilderness Expedition re-opens

October 30th, 2015 - Frozen ride to be added to Disneyland, TDS to get a new land, Fantasyland to double in size

October 30th, 2014 - Synopsis of Press Release

2015

January 14th, 2015 - Photos and Video from Frozen Fantasy Parade

April 28th, 2015 - Expansion details announced! Scandinavia (Frozen), Alice in Wonderland, Beauty and the Beast and more!

June 11th, 2015 - Tokyo DisneySea 15th anniversary details announced!

June 23rd, 2015 - "Disney's Halloween" event details announced!

2016

April 27th, 2016 - Changes for 2020 released. Tokyo Disneyland to get a trackless Beauty and the Beast and DisneySea to get a Soarin around the World

July 5th, 2016 - 'Frozen Forever' fireworks/projection show announced

2017

November 29, 2017 - rumors of a third gate, more details to come in May 2018

2018

June 14th, 2018 - DisneySea expansion: Frozen, Tangled, Peter Pan, Hotel and more announced!

November 28th, 2018 - Toy Story-themed hotel announced to open in 2021!

December 5th, 2018 - New Tokyo Disneyland expansion details announced!

2019

January 26th, 2019 - Soaring: Fantastic Flights opens on July 23rd, 2019!

2022

April 27th, 2022 - Space Mountain closing in 2024 for major renovation

May 13th, 2022 - Disney Premier Access paid service coming to two attractions

2023

October 26th, 2023 - Fantasy Springs opening on June 6th, 2024!

2024

February 27th, 2024 - Fantasy Springs opening in 100 days, brand new info!

2025

September 1st, 2025 - Tokyo DisneySea Sparkling Jubilee 25th Anniversary Celebration

2026

March 17th, 2026 - New Space Mountain aerial construction update

April 23rd, 2026 - Summer Cool-Off event and Aquatopia permanent closure announced

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Original Post:

TDLFAN has just updated his photo gallery with a few ToT photos at Tokyo Disneyland.

http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/AlbumIn ... 414441&f=0

My thoughts:

1. It looks a lot like the T-shaped DCA version.

2. It's *HUGE*

3. Damn, it's getting built...FAST! In comparison, here is what it looked like about 6 months ago:

--Robb "Can't wait for another Japan trip!" Alvey

Busch Gardens Williamsburg (BGW BGE) Discussion Thread

Wed, 01 Feb 2006 16:53:35 +0000

Hey everybody!

This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at Busch Gardens Williamsburg (BGW), this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of the park as well as past updates, see TPR's Park Index Page.

Official Park Website

Below are some links to past updates from the park, you may be interested in. Enjoy!

--Robb

_____________________________________________________

2006

January 30th, 2006 - Changes for 2006 announced

March 4th, 2006 - Balloon test at 210 feet structure with James City County Planning

April 1st, 2006 - Pre-show set-up for Curse of DarKastle tweaked

June 27th, 2006 - LeMans Raceway to close

August 23rd, 2006 - Specs for new coaster announced

September 17th, 2006 - Ground clearing photos for new coaster

2007

May 13th, 2007 - Griffon opens

2008

March 6th, 2008 - new "land" rumored for 2009

August 8th, 2008 - Sesame Street area announced for 2009

2009

July 24th, 2009 - Closure of Big Bad Wolf announced

July 29th, 2009 - "FAQs" about the Wolf's upcoming demolition

Sept. 2nd,-2009 - Howl-O-Scream details announced

Sept. 6th, 2009 - Brochure from BBW's debut year

Sept. 8th, 2009 - PTR of BBW's last day

Nov. 4th, 2009 - Christmas Town announced

Nov. 14th, 2009 - More Christmas Town details

Nov. 20th, 2009 - Busch Donates BBW train to The National Rollercoaster Museum

Dec. 2nd, 2009 - Christmas Town Pictures

2010

Jan. 28th, 2010 - New attraction "Europe in the Air" announced

Feb. 18th, 2010 - Follow Busch Gardens on Twitter and you could win prizes!

Feb. 26th, 2010 - Christmas Town 2010 operating schedule extended

March 4th, 2010 - Park adds sheepherding demonstration to Highland Stables

March 16th, 2010 - Media Day for Highland Stables, Europe in the Air, and Celtic Fyre

March 17th, 2010 - Official Highland Stables photos and video

March 18th, 2010 - What's new at Wolf Haven?

April 8th, 2010 - Big Bad Wolf trains delivered to coaster museum

April 11th, 2010 - Robb visits the park!

April 19th, 2010 - Pretzel Coaster Contest returns for a another year!

April 22nd, 2010 - Europe in the Air Update

April 23rd, 2010 - Electronic Hazardous Waste Recycling Day

April 28th, 2010 - Drop Tower on the horizon

April 30th, 2010 - Celtic Fyre & Europe in the Air grand opening photos!

May 17th, 2010 - Park makes its B&M coasters more accessible

June 10th, 2010 - County awards height waiver for new drop tower ride

June 27th, 2010 - Blackstone may buy Kings Mill, BGW open year round?

September 8th, 2010 - 2 year expansion plan teased in new video

September 18th, 2010 - BGW makes their official announcement--and updates their video

December 1st, 2010 - Christmas Town preview photos & video now online!

2011

January 5th, 2011 - BGW clears two more hurdles for 2012 coaster in Oktoberfest

February 4th, 2011 - Busch Gardens Williamsburg expansion research

February 21st, 2011 - Major Expansion Construction Update! Photos & Video!

April 11th, 2011 - Busch Gardens Ramp Jam 2011!

June 12th, 2011 - Verbolten Construction Begins!

June 19th, 2011 - TPR Day at BGW!

July 15th, 2011 - Howl-O-Scream 2011 website launched!

July 19th, 2011 - Summer concert series lineup announced!

August 13th, 2011 - Verbolten Construction Update!

October 11th, 2011 - Water Country seeks permission to double in size

October 30th, 2011 - More Pictures of Verbolten track!

November 22nd, 2011 - Water Country USA gets approval for major expansion!

December 2nd, 2011 - Verbolten: Construction Phase 2 video from BGW!

December 11th, 2011 - Mini Update of Verbolten Construction!

December 31st, 2011 - Last Verbolten Update for 2011!

2012

January 26th, 2012 - Verbolten update from the park!

February 11th, 2012 - Brian Morrow shares new details about Verbolten

March 1st, 2012 - Verbolten Hard Hat Tour!

March 17th, 2012 - Big Verbolten update from Passholder Preview Day!

April 5th, 2012 - Verbolten officially opening on May 18th, 2012

April 8th, 2012 - An Easter Sunday Verbolten update!

April 15th, 2012 - New Verbolten Update!

April 21st, 2012 - Verbolten is testing - Video proof

April 27th, 2012 - BGW press release: Verbolten enters final testing phase!

April 29th, 2012 - Another Verbolten Update!

May 3rd, 2012 - Official Verbolten testing video from the park!

May 9th, 2012 - Verbolten to feature multiple ride story lines!

May 17th, 2012 - Verbolten Blogger Media Day!

June 29th, 2012 - Busch Gardens orphaned wolf pup!

July 23rd, 2012 - New ways to save at Busch Gardens and Water Country!

August 11th, 2012 - BGW's Wolf Pups Media Day! Darling pictures of baby wolves!

August 16th, 2012 - NASCAR Driver Ryan Newman to visit BGW on August 23; special discount admission offer!

September 2nd, 2012 - Prep for Howl-o-Scream 2012!

November 1st, 2012 - BGW expands Christmas Town with "Holiday Hills"!

2013

March 1st, 2013 - Want Busch Gardens to landscape your yard?

March 13th, 2013 - Vote for the winner of the BGW Landscaping Giveaway!

March 26th, 2013 - Landscaping Giveaway winner announced!

August 15th, 2013 - Park releases information on Howl-o-Scream 2013!

September 3rd, 2013 - New pirate-themed store for Howl-o-Scream!

September 7th, 2013 - BGW announces new London Rocks show during Passholder Appreciation Weekend!

September 14, 2013 - Howl-o-Scream opening media night event!

October 29th, 2013 - Video teaser for new Water Country slide in 2014!

November 12th, 2013 - Water Country announces Colossal Curl for 2014!

November 23rd, 2013 - Opening night of Christmas Town!

2014

January 24th, 2014 - Caribbean cuisine is coming to the Food and Wine Festival!

February 28th, 2014 - 2nd annual "Let BGW Landscape Your Front Yard" contest announced!

May 26th, 2014 - Report from the Food & Wine Festival!

August 24th, 2014 - Update: Festa Italia Ground Clearing and Howl-o-Scream Prep!

September 6th, 2014 - Update: Passholder Appreciation Day, blue walls, and more Howl-o-Scream prep

September 13th, 2014 - Blogger Preview Night for Howl-o-Scream!

November 21st, 2014 - Mini construction update of the new ride being built by Apollo's Chariot!

November 22nd, 2014 - Opening night of Christmas Town!

December 5th, 2014 - New ride construction update!

2015

February 26th, 2015 - Tempesto announced

Report from Passholder Preview Day--Tempesto "official" announcement

March 29th, 2015 - Photos of Tempesto Testing!

April 7th, 2015 - Busch Gardens' POV video of Tempesto!

April 18th, 2015 - Tempesto soft-opening photos!

April 25th, 2015 - Tempesto media day!

August 26th, 2015 - Bier Fest coming in September!

September 27th, 2015 - Opening night at Howl-o-Scream 2015!

December 5th, 2015 - Christmas Town 2015!

2016

January 29th, 2016 - BGW posts teaser video for "Project 2017"

February 3rd, 2016 - Second teaser video for "Project 2017"

February 9, 2016 - Third teaser video for "Project 2017"

March 19th, 2016 - Park confirms 2017 wooden coaster in released video teaser

March 20th, 2016 - Report from Passholder Preview Day

May 29th, 2016 - Food & Wine Festival/InvadR Update

July 17th, 2016 - New InvadR update

July 31st, 2016 - New InvadR update

August 28th, 2016 - New Invadr/Howl-o-Scream update

September 25th - Howl-o-Scream opening night

October 10th, 2016 - InvadR goes vertical

November 1st, 2016 - InvadR update

December 5th, 2016 - Invadr & Christmas Town update

2017

January 2nd, 2017 - First InvadR update of the year

February 22nd, 2017 - InvadR Hard-Hat Tour

March 19th, 2017 - Passholder Preview Day and More Invadr

April 7th, 2017 - InvadR Media Day report

May 27th, 2017 - Food & Wine Festival Report

July 14th, 2017 - Prepare to catch Frostbite at Howl-o-Scream

September 4th, 2017 - A look at Bierfest and Howl-o-Scream prep

October 8th, 2017 - Report from Howl-o-Scream

December 3rd, 2017 - Report from Christmas Town

2018

February 28th, 2018 - Battle for Eire hard-hat tour

March 30th, 2018 - Battle for Eire media day

May 20th, 2018 - Busch Gardens starts teasing details for the 20th year of Howl-o-Scream: XX New Era of Terror

May 27th, 2018 - Report from the Food & Wine Festival

July 31st, 2018 - Park releases details about Bierfest 2018

September 5th, 2018 - Park announces Screamin' Swing & water coaster for 2019

September 18th, 2018 - Information about Howl-o-Scream XX

September 27th, 2018 - Media day for Howl-o-Scream: 20 Years of Fears

November 11th, 2018 - Christmas Town "hard-hat" tour

December 5th, 2018 - A night at Christmas Town

2019

January 25th, 2019 - Large piece of Finnegan's Flyer delivered!

March 14th, 2019 - Construction tour of Cutback Water Coaster and Finnegan's Flyer

March 26th, 2019 - BGW announces Summer Nights Lineup

May 4th, 2019 - Media day for Finnegan's flyer

May 7th, 2019 - Finnegan's flyer POV video

July 3oth, 2019 - Pantheon multi-launch coaster announced!

September 18th, 2019 - A stroll through Howl-o-Scream 2019

October 3rd, 2019 - Pantheon track pieces begin to arrive at the park!

November 4th, 2019 - A quick look at Pantheon!

November 17, 2019 - Christmas Town opens!

2020

January 23rd, 2020 - Pantheon Hard-Hat Tour

March 1st, 2020 - Pantheon construction complete, coaster train delivered!

August 6th, 2020 - Coasters & Craft Brews Sneak Peek

August 29th, 2020 - A Taste of Busch Gardens in September!

September 5th, 2020 - Report from a Taste of Busch Gardens

September 24th, 2020 - Busch Gardens announces Halloween Harvest

October 12th, 2020 - Report from Halloween Harvest

November 15th, 2020 - A Night at Busch Gardens' Christmas Celebration

2021

February 7th, 2021 - Busch Gardens' Mardi Gras Celebration

March 14th, 2021 - Happy St. Patrick's Day from Busch Gardens

March 26th, 2121 - Pantheon Testing Photos & Video

April 19th, 2021 - Food & Wine Festival Report

May 22th, 2021 - Sesame Street Kids' Weekends coming in June

June 7th, 2021 - Busch Gardens Summer Nights

June 27th, 2021 - Summer Nights Opening Weekend Report

July 17th, 2021 - Bierfest coming on July 30th

August 10th, 2021 - Howl-O-Scream 2021 details revealed!

September 8th, 2021 - Pantheon opening March 2022!

September 10th, 2020 - Opening night of Howl-o-Scream

October 28th, 2021 - Christmas Town details revealed!

2022

January 24th, 2022 - Pantheon opening on March 25!

March 27th, 2022 - What Have the Roman gods wrought? Some thoughts on and photos of Pantheon (opening weekend)

April 14th, 2022 - Park releases Food & Wine Festival Info

April 25th, 2022 - Aquazoid Amped & more coming to Water Country USA

May 2nd, 2022 - A Sunday at the Food & Wine Festival

July 16th, 2022 - Speakeasy coming to Busch Gardens

August 8th, 2022 - Howl-o-Scream returns on September 9th

September 6,th, 2022 - Busch Gardens Gives Us a Look at DarKoaster

September 24th, 2022 - Howl-o-Scream Creeps Back to Williamsburg

September 27th, 2022 - Riptide Race Coming to Water Country USA

November 5th, 2022 - Christmas Town announcement

2023

February 1st, 2023 - Mardi Gras at Busch Gardens

May 19th, 2023 - DarKoaster Media Day

October 1st, 2023 - Loch Ness Monster: The Legend Lives On announced!

November 4th, 2023 - Media Town Hall: Loch Ness Monster & more

2024

April 4th, 2024 - Sneak Peek at the Loch Ness Monster & More

April 11th, 2024 - Loch Ness Monster Media Day Report

September 18th, 2024 - Family inverted coaster announced for 2025!

December 9th, 2024 - A Stroll Around Christmas Town

2025

February 25th, 2025 - Hard-Hat Tour of the Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf's Revenge

September 13th, 2025 - Howl-o-Scream 2025 VIP Media Event

December 8th, 2025 - Merry Christmas Town 2025!

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According to today's Virginia Gazette, here's what will be happening at Busch Gardens in 2006:

1. The return of the summer concert series--there was no announcement of any specific performers, but the concerts will be part of regular admission (no upcharge)

2. "Emerald Beat"--the replacement for "Irish Thunder" will be (surprise!) another Irish dance show, but with new music and costumes and improved theming in the theatre, including the lobby

3. "Kinetix"--the replacement for "Imaginique" (another "Cirque-type" show)

4. "Curse of DarKastle"--Busch plans to enhance this already great ride for 2006 with "intensified fire vehicle propulsion" (that is, enhanced movement--perhaps they'll be beefing up that fireplace sequence, eh?)

Busch didn't formally announce what type of attraction they'll be installing for 2007, but they have applied for a "height waiver" for a planned attraction in France. This waiver is needed for structures taller than 60 feet. Let the speculation begin . . .

Chuck

EDIT: The height-waiver request is actually for "France" (or "Aquitaine") according to the Gazette, not "New France" (or "Fort New France"). This has been mentioned in later posts, but I've finally corrected it here as well.

Disneyland Paris (DLP) Discussion Thread

Tue, 15 Feb 2005 19:48:37 +0000

Hey everybody!

This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at the Disneyland Paris Resort, including Disneyland Paris and Walt Disney Studios Park, this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of these park as well as past updates, see TPR's Disneyland Paris Park Index Page and TPR's Walt Disney Studios Park Index Page.

Official Resort Website

Below are some links to past updates from the resort, you may be interested in. Enjoy!

--Robb

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2005

February 14th, 2005 - Information on Space Mountain Mission 2 rehab - SEE BELOW!

November 16th, 2005 - Info on Crush's Coaster

2007

June 26th, 2007 - 14 year old girl dies on Rock n Roller Coaster

2008

April 6th, 2008 - Tower of Terror officially opens after 3 months of soft opening

2010

March 24th, 2010 - beyond the scenes Tower of Terror Tour to be offered

2011

November 14th, 2011 - Major 20th anniversary additions announced

December 9th, 2011 - 12 year-old left paralyzed after riding Tower of Terror

2012

January 9th, 2012 - Walt Disney Studios Park to get a major expansion!

January 23rd, 2012 - Disney Dreams & Disney Magic on Parade previewed!

March 13th, 2012 - 2 new attractions for Walt Disney Studios in 2014!

March 13th, 2012 - Captain EO to close on April 1st, 2012?

April 4th, 2012 - DLP 20th anniversary media event coverage

August 24th, 2012 - Disney considers buyout of Disneyland Paris

September 18th, 2012 - Disney refinances €1.3 billion for Euro Disney growth

October 17th, 2012 - Video reveals new 'Village Nature' project details!

November 18th, 2012 - Restructuring deal helps resort to turn a profit

December 23rd, 2012 - CFDT Union demands bonus for 14,500 cast members

2013

January 10th, 2013 - Board of Directors gets new chairman Virginie Calmels

February 28th, 2013 - Ratatouille attraction & Light'Ears announced!

June 17th, 2013 - New Disneyland Paris Selected Hotel opening in 2015!

September 21st, 2013 - More construction photos of the new Ratatouille ride!

2014

January 31st, 2014 - Paul Bocuse involved in new Ratatouille expansion

February 12th, 2014 - New details released on Ratatouille: The Ride!

2015

January 10th, 2015 - plans for the next 10 years

2017

February 10th, 2017 - Disney attempting to buy back Disneyland Paris

June 8th, 2017 - Disney re-purchases Disneyland Paris

2018

February 27th, 2018 - 2 Billion Euro Expansion including 3 new WDSP lands

October 9th, 2018 - New & returning offerings for 2019 announced!

2019

August 25th, 2019 - Avengers Campus expansion and Disney’s Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel details released!

2020

October 22nd, 2020 - Solar Canopy installation over main Disneyland Paris parking lot!

2021

July 1st, 2021 - Mickey’s PhilharMagic adding new "Coco" sequence!

2022

March 21st, 2022 - Disney Village multi-year transformation announced!

June 23rd, 2022 - "Disney Enchanted Christmas" 2022 details announced!

2023

November 18th, 2023 - Symphony of Color drone show and daytime parade announced!

2024

April 12th, 2024 - Walt Disney Studios Park to become Disney Adventure World!

2025

May 9th, 2025 - Huge expansion and refurbishment details released!

June 27th, 2025 - Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain updates!

July 24th, 2025 - Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast refurbishment details released!

November 24th, 2025 - Disney Adventure World new experiences opening March 26th, 2026!

December 17th, 2025 - New project details unveiled for 2026!

2026

April 16th, 2026 - Resort-wide updates shared for 2026 and beyond!

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I got an email today from Disneyland Paris with a link to some Information about Space Mountain Mission 2:

http://www.disneylandparis.com/uk/enews ... nteuro.htm

The funniest thing was this part:

Quote

Crew members on the maiden flight include Jean Reno, David Copperfield and Gérard Depardieu!

Wow, that's one heck of a maiden flight! I wonder who they'll get when Mission 2 opens up April 9th!

Elissa "hoping this version will be rideable again!" Alvey

WDW Disney's Hollywood Studios Discussion Thread

Fri, 18 Mar 2005 05:26:56 +0000

Hey everybody!

This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at Walt Disney World's Disney's Hollywood Studios, this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of the park as well as past updates, see TPR's Park Index Page.

Official Park Website

Below are some links to past updates from the park, you may be interested in. Enjoy!

--Robb

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2005

March 17th, 2005 - Lights, Motors, Action! Stunt Show rehearsal photos! (see below)

July 12th, 2005 - 16 year old in critical condition after riding Tower of Terror

2006

June 29th, 2007 - Child dies on Rock n Roller Coaster

2007

August 9th, 2007 - Disney/MGM Studios to be renamed Disney's Hollywood Studios; Toy Story Mania, Block Party Bash & more coming in 2008!

2008

February 7th, 2008 - American Idol-based experience coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios

February 8th, 2008 - American Idol theater concept art posted!

2009

February 18th, 2009 - Lawsuit emerges from 2005 Tower of Terror incident

May 2nd, 2009 - Secret Star Wars shoot could mean Star Tours II

May 4th, 2009 - Yoda to have a role in Star Tours II

September 12th, 2009 - Star Tours: The Adventures Continue officially announced!

2010

March 20th, 2010 - American Idol Experience song list updated

March 29th, 2010 - New Disney Channel-inspired show to replace High School Musical 3

August 5th, 2010 - Disney's Hollywood Studios to host Last Tour to Endor Star Tours sendoff event in conjunction with Star Wars Celebration V

October 7th, 2010 - Star Tours: The Adventures Continue droids revealed

October 13th, 2010 - Anthony Daniels to reprise C-3PO role in Star Tours update

October 26th, 2010 - C-3PO to pilot the Starspeeder 1000 in Star Tours

2011

February 2nd, 2011 - George Lucas visits Star Tours to give the ride a test run!

February 11th, 2011 - Admiral Ackbar, Princess Leia, Darth Vader & other notable characters star in Star Tours: The Adventures Continue

April 1st, 2011 - Star Tours destinations revealed!

June 22nd, 2011 - Disney pulls the plug on ESPN the Weekend!

December 8th, 2011 - Osbourne Spectacle of Dancing Lights photos posted!

December 9th, 2011 - Comedy Warehouse returns for the holidays at DHS!

December 13th, 2011 - Quick photo update from the park!

December 23rd, 2011 - Star Tours Mainstreet Electrical Parade tribute found!

December 28th, 2011 - Comedy Warehouse Holiday Special photo report posted!

2012

January 21st, 2012 - Rock the Night special fireworks show coverage!

February 9th, 2012 - Fastpass return times to now be strictly enforced

April 8th, 2012 - Star Wars Weekends 2012 Celebrity Details Revealed!

April 25th, 2012 - Mama Melrose's gets new head chef & menu updates

April 27th, 2012 - 'Darth's Mall' shopping venue for Star Wars Weekends

May 1st, 2012 - 'The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow' attraction announced

May 7th, 2012 - "Carbon-Freeze Me" offered at Star Wars Weekends 2012

May 10th, 2012 - Droid Factory experience coming to Tatooine Traders

May 15th, 2012 - New Fantasyland model moves into One Man's Dream

May 15th, 2012 - Learn to draw Phineas & Ferb characters at The Magic of Disney Animation attraction

May 15th, 2012 - Star Wars Weekends 2012 promo videos & photos

May 20th, 2012 - Star Wars Weekends Update! (Warning! PG-13!)

May 30th, 2012 - Several American Idol finalists originally performed at the American Idol Experience

September 11th, 2012 - FastPass+ reader installation photo update

September 11th, 2012 - Fantasmic adding 1000 seats to the amphitheater

September 23rd, 2012 - Wreck-It Ralph characters coming to new meet & greet

November 8th, 2012 - Legend of Jack Sparrow attraction to open on Dec. 6th

November 27th, 2012 - Behind the scenes look at the Legend of Jack Sparrow

November 29th, 2012 - Comedy Warehouse Holiday Special set to return!

December 20th, 2012 - New stories coming to Disney Junior: Live on Stage!

2013

January 21st, 2013 - New songs added to The American Idol Experience list

March 27th, 2013 - Countdown to Fun Parade ending on April 6th

April 26th, 2013 - "May the Fourth" Star Wars Celebration announced!

April 26th, 2013 - Monsters University Meet & Greet location announced!

October 7th, 2013 - Glow with the Show ears coming to Fantasmic!

October 30th, 2013 - The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge now open!

November 10th, 2013 - Bob Iger confirms Star Wars development for DL & WDW

2014

March 18th, 2014 - Do You Want to Draw a Snow Man? Learn to draw Olaf!

June 9th, 2014 - Guardians of the Galaxy preview debuts July 4th!

June 14th, 2014 - American Idol Experience officially closing Jan. 2015

June 26th, 2014 - Frozen Summer Fun Live announced for Summer 2014!

July 5th, 2014 - Frozen Summer Fun Event - Full photo & video report!

September 12th, 2014 - Frozen Summer Fun elements get extended run!

September 25th, 2014 - Studio Backlot Tour closing after September 27th, 2014

October 24th, 2014 - Sorcerer's hat to be removed

November 8th, 2014 - Big Hero 6 Meet and Greet Now Open!

November 25th, 2014 - Great Movie Ride to get TCM-inspired updates in 2015!

2015

March 18th, 2015 - Toy Story Midway Mania adding more track!

March 13th, 2015 - CEO Bob Iger confirms park name change ahead

March 21st, 2015 - 'Frozen' Summer Fun LIVE returns June 17th - Sep 7th

May 16th, 2015 - Star Wars Weekends 2015!

June 18th, 2015 - Frozen Summer Fun photo report posted!

June 23rd, 2015 - The Great Movie Ride enhancements confirmed!

2016

January 15th, 2016 - Lights, Motors, Action! stunt show closes April 2nd!

April 20th, 2016 - Expansion of Toy Story land (Slinky Dog coaster)

July 11th, 2016 - New Star Wars Land concept art released!

November 22nd, 2016 - New nighttime Star Wars Land concept art released!

2017

November 6th, 2017 - Flurry of Fun Christmas Event Media Night!

2018

January 11th, 2018 - New background audio loops debut throughout the park

February 12th, 2018 - Preview new toys coming to Star Wars - Galaxy's Edge!

February 12th, 2018 - Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway to open in 2019!

February 12th, 2018 - New Star Wars-inspired resort details released!

February 16th, 2018 - Toy Story Land officially opens on June 30th, 2018!

February 22nd, 2018 - New Star Wars-inspired resort visuals released!

February 22nd, 2018 - New Toy Story Land preview photos & video!

June 28th, 2018 - Slinky Dog Dash Complete POV!

2019

January 17th, 2019 - Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy opening date revealed!

March 7th, 2019 - Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge officially opens on 8/29/19

May 1st, 2019 - Star Wars: Behind The Wall Sneak Preview!

October 30th, 2019 - New destinations coming to Star Tours this December!

2024

August 11th, 2024 - Monsters Inc land announced!

November 22nd, 2024 - Monsters Inc Land will be replacing Animation Courtyard, Muppets will be replacing Aerosmith on RNRC!

2025

March 8th, 2025 - Monsters Inc door coaster preview!

May 9th, 2025 - Mandalorian & Grogu joining Millennium Falcon: Smuggers Run

July 22nd, 2025 - The Magic of Disney Animation announced!

August 25th, 2025 - Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets details released!

December 12th, 2025 - Rock 'n' Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith closing March 1st, 2026

2026

April 2nd, 2026 - Olaf Draws! and more coming to The Magic of Disney Animation!

April 16th, 2026 - Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets opening date, set list, cameos and more

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Original Post:

Here are some cool shots from a compatriot in crime. Its from the testing of Lights, Motors, Action, Extreme Stunt Show (Disneyland Paris Import) yesterday:

Unlike Soarin, I have not had the privilege of seeing the original. From the shots (more at www.MKT3000.com)

Cool looking shot!

NEWS: Aussie World plans new water park next to existing theme park

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:24:43 +0000

Australia's "Aussie World" amusement park aims to expand with the conditional approval of a new water park build adjacent to the existing theme park.

https://www.sunshinecoastnews.com.au/2026/03/10/aussie-worlds-60m-waterpark-expansion-approved/

The Sunshine Coast is set to be home to a new waterpark after Aussie World’s proposal to build a $60 million facility was given the green light. The plan to build the waterpark on privately owned land to the north of the existing Palmview attraction was approved, subject to conditions, by Sunshine Coast Council on March 6.

Aussie World’s parent company Timevale Pty Ltd initially submitted the development application in June 2024, with the concept design featuring 16 waterslides for all ages and numerous pools and waterplay areas. The waterpark is also set to include food and beverage outlets, a pool bar, sun lounges, cabanas and souvenir shop.

The council issued a request for further information in July 2024, with Aussie World responding via town planners Project Urban in June last year. Further advice was provided by council in July, with the applicants replying in December. The council’s approval includes 105 conditions and has a currency period of six years.

The waterpark would be to the north of the current Aussie World theme park.

A minimum of 655 car parking spaces must be provided, with a two-storey car park to be built along Frizzo Connection Road, more than doubling the current capacity at Aussie World.

The conditions also include measures to minimise impacts on residents of the Palmview Forest estate to the west, with the advice from council noting it had received a petition with about 300 signatures expressing concerns. “The residents raise residential amenity concerns, in particular about the proximity of the proposed rides and potential noise impacts,” it said.

The conditions say any buildings, excluding waterslides, are limited to a maximum height of 15 metres. All slides must also be set back at least 50 metres from the western boundary, and any within 70 metres of that boundary are not permitted to exceed 35 metres. “Retention of a 30-metre-wide vegetated area (which will continue to contain mature trees) will also assist in visually screening the proposed development from nearby residences,” the documents state.

Project Urban notes Aussie World also conducted a survey, with about 91 per cent of 765 respondents indicating support, and that some adjustments were made to the initial proposal in response to setback concerns. “The overall extent of the waterpark has been retained. However, rides have been relocated within the development footprint,” it said.

An Aussie World spokesperson said the theme park was cautiously excited about the milestone. “The Sunshine Coast Council’s approval of Aussie World’s proposed waterpark is a very positive development and an encouraging step forward for the project,” they said. “However the approval comes with 105 conditions that we need to carefully review before we can progress any further, and this will take time. “After an initial discussion with consultants, it appears there may be several conditions that could be challenging to meet in their current form and it is likely we will need to return to council with a proposal seeking modifications to some of these conditions. “We remain optimistic and will provide further updates as we progress.”

The site plan for the waterpark, with the two-storey car park at the top left. The existing theme park is to the right.

Architectural plans by Future Design World provide more details about the plans for the waterpark. “The overall theming treatment for the Aussie World Water Park is based on nature and native Australian flora and fauna,” it says. “Area treatments will feature native animal names, topiary and themed elements such as life-size animal sculptures. The architecture sets a backdrop for generous native landscaping, feature trellises, terraced rockwork and passive solar design based architectural treatments. “The buildings are intended to create a subtropical open-air indoor/outdoor vernacular using classic Australian building materials including corrugated iron roofs and cladding as well as natural timber elements. “In conjunction with the architectural theme, the waterpark will be nature and native Australian animal-themed with lush subtropical landscaping endemic to the Sunshine Coast. The waterpark will have Australian animal-based attraction names, signage and theming opportunities that appeal to both young and old while continuing the Aussie World celebration of everything Australiana.”

The plan also includes clearing about 2.9 hectares of vegetation, some of which Project Urban notes has previously been disturbed and is currently used for skirmish. The clearing will be offset through financial contributions and a rehabilitation plan. A bus set-down area, passenger loading zone and bus-only lane, as well as upgrades to the intersection of Frizzo Connection Road and Pignata Road, and the northern access to the site from Frizzo Connection Road, are also required.

Aussie World has previously said the waterpark will draw an estimated 780,000 annual visitors by 2031, generating $15.2 million to $30 million towards the local tourism economy and up to $39 million through the three-year construction period. It will create employment for 193 full-time staff during the peak season and 87 full-time staff during non-peak periods.

“The waterpark will continue to strengthen the Sunshine Coast’s reputation as the tourism capital of Queensland for families and young adults, adding to the already exceptional line-up of tourist attractions across the region,” general manager Jenny Howell said in 2024.

Aussie World has been operating on the site since 1989.

The approval says the waterpark can operate from 7am-7pm Sunday to Wednesday and public holidays, and 7am-10pm Thursday to Saturday. It is expected to have a maximum capacity of 1800 patrons per day.

Toverland Discussion Thread

Wed, 14 Jun 2006 16:33:08 +0000

Hey everybody!

This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at Toverland, this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of the park as well as past updates, see TPR's Park Index Page.

Official Park Website

Below are some links to past updates from the park, you may be interested in. Enjoy!

--Robb

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2006

June 14th, 2006 - Troy announced (SEE BELOW)

2007

June 28th, 2008 - Troy opens

2010

March 16th, 2010 - Toverland to get swinging ship in 2011

2011

November 11th, 2011 - Mack spinning coaster announced for 2012

2012

June 12th, 2012 - Park to add €20 million 'Magische Vallei' expansion

2014

September 4th, 2014 - Toverland announces expansion, including a hotel.

2016

June 4th, 2016 - Toverland shares their future plans

2017

January 18th, 2017 - B&M Wing coaster to be added in 2018

September 26th, 2017 - Toverland's new land, Avalon will contain Fenix (B&M Wing coaster) and a boat ride

2022

January 3rd, 2022 - Expedition Zork renewal project announced!

2026

April 9th, 2026 - Maximus' Blitz Bahn to be replaced with a swinging bobsled

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The press department of Toverland just announced that the park will build a wooden rollercoaster for 2007.

The layout is not released yet but some stats have been given:

Constructor: Great Coasters International

Hight: 32 meter

Length: Langer als 700 meter

Planned: Juni 2007

Construction will be begin in december.

This will be there 3th coaste next to Boosterbike and Boomerang.

http://www.toverland.nl

Carowinds Discussion Thread

Wed, 16 Feb 2005 06:59:10 +0000

Hey everybody!

This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at Carowinds, this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of the park as well as past updates, see TPR's Park Index Page.

Official Park Website

Below are some links to past updates from the park, you may be interested in. Enjoy!

--Robb

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2005

February 15th, 2005 - Construction photos of flyers (from Kings Island) at Carowinds - SEE BELOW!

February 25th, 2005 - Last piece of Wayne's World theming is removed

March 18th, 2005 - Nickelodeon area opens

April 7th, 2005 - Happy Days restaurant opens (replaces Stan Mikita's)

September 21st, 2005 - Boomerang Bay coming in 2006

2007

January 27th, 2007 - Looping Starship returns from the boneyard

2008

May 15th, 2008 - Rumors of Head Spin (now Carolina Cobra) being relocated from Geauga Lake begin

September 28th, 2008 - Carolina Cobra announcement (formerly Head Spin at Geauga Lake)

2009

January 27th, 2009 - Wild Thornberry's Log Flume removed

February 4th, 2009 - Nighthawk getting a facelift

August 26, 2009 - Intimidator Announcements, photos and video

2010

February 9, 2010 - Videos of Intimidator Testing

June 24th, 2010 - Vehicles broken into at Carowinds

August 27th, 2010 - Snoopy's Starlight Spectacular announced for 2011

2011

August 1st, 2011 - Cedar Fair acquires 61 acres of land for expansion

August 21st, 2011 - Windseeker for 2012

December 14th, 2011 - Windseeker construction photos posted!

2012

January 18th, 2012 - Windseeker tower pieces arrive at Carowinds!

September 12th, 2012 - Leaked image confirms Dinosaurs Alive for 2013?

September 21st, 2012 - Carowinds announces Dinosaurs Alive! for 2013!

2013

July 27th, 2013 - Lots of survey marking spotted at Carowinds

August 24th, 2013 - $50 million in improvements announced over the next three years (no specifics released)

September 7th, 2013 - Park Announces 2 new slides for Boomerang Bay in 2014!

2014

August 21st, 2014 - Fury 325 announced

2015

March 25th, 2015 - Live Fury 325 Media Day Updates!

May 23rd, 2015 - Thunder Road to close on July 26th

July 22nd, 2015 - Bands, Brews & BBQs event coming to Carowinds!

July 26th, 2015 - POV Video of Thunder Road!

August 27th, 2015 - Carolina Harbor announced

October 8th, 2016 - Plants vs Zombies interactive theater game announced for 2016

Secember 19th, 2015 - Carolina Harbor expansion construction update

2016

February 6th, 2016 - 5 classic flat rides to be added for 2016

August 18th, 2016 - New County Fair area, rides and Winterfest announced

2017

August 16th, 2017 - Expansion of Planet Snoopy into Camp Snoopy with 6 new kid's rides

2018

February 12th, 2018 - Marriott's Spring Hill Suites announced for 2019

August 30th, 2018 - Copperhead Strike, Mack coaster with two launches

October 17th, 2018 - Flying Scooters to return in 2019

2019

January 16th, 2019 - Copperhead Strike construction photos posted!

March 6th, 2019 - Copperhead Strike Front Seat POV!

August 15th, 2019 - Boogie Board Racer & Grand Carnivale announced!

2024

August 7th, 2024 - Camp Snoopy expansion announced including new family coaster

2026

April 2nd, 2026 - The Conjuring: Beyond Fear open April 3rd - 11th, 2026!

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Original Post:

Carowinds just sent me some new construction pics of their flyers going in. Since I haven't been following this, are these the ones from PKI?

Anyway, here's the pics:

Six Flags Great Adventure (SFGAdv) Discussion Thread

Tue, 22 Feb 2005 04:12:36 +0000

Hey everybody!

This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at Six Flags Great Adventure, this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of the park as well as past updates, see TPR's Park Index Page.

Official Park Website

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2005

February 22nd, 2005 - Kingda Ka Progress - SEE BELOW!

May 12th, 2005 - Kingda Ka tests with riders

May 17th, 2005 - Clues appear about an Intamin woodie coming to SFGAdv

September 21st, 2005 - Leak that a Wooden Coaster will be announced on September 28th

September 28th, 2005 - El Toro officially announced for 2006, along with Looney Tunes area

October 28th, 2005 - Vertical construction on El Toro about to begin

2006

April 15th, 2006 - El Toro construction

May 5th, 2006 - Kingka Ka encounters 2nd major breakdown(re-opens on May 25th

June 10th, 2006 - El Toro set to open

August 1st, 2006 - Freefall has seen its last ride

2007

January 7th, 2007 - Chiller G-Rolls being taken out

June 22nd, 2007 - El Toro chain lift slowed down

September 21st, 2007 - Chiller deconstruction begins

September 27th, 2007 - Dark Knight announced

2008

February 11th, 2008 - Dark Knight construction photos

July 31st, 2008 - Lightning strike puts El Toro out of commission for a few days

October 28th, 2008 - Medusa to be transformed into Bizarro

2009

September 26th, 2009 - Houdini's Great Escape re-opens

2010

July 5th, 2010 - Great American Scream Machine will close for good on July 18th

July 26th, 2010 - GASM dismantling photos

August 12th, 2010 - clues lead to SFKK's Chang coming SFGAdv

September 15th, 2010 - Official announcement that Chang will be rethemed as Green Lantern at SFGAdv

2011

January 15th, 2011 - Green Lantern construction photos

May 19th, 2011 - Green Lantern Media Day coverage

September 1st, 2011 - New rides for 2012: SkyScreamer, Bumper Cars, Scrambler

September 26th, 2011 - SkyScreamer height increased from 150 feet to 240 feet

February 13th, 2011 - Hurricane Harbor to add King Cobra in Summer 2012!

2012

April 3rd, 2012 - Official SkyScreamer topping off photos!

April 14th, 2012 - SkyScreamer ERT for season passholders May 17th - 20th

May 17th, 2012 - SkyScreamer Media Preview Day coverage

July 25th, 2012 - King Cobra now open at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor

August 20th, 2012 - Wild Safari Animal Park closing to make way for new safari attraction

August 30th, 2012 - Safari Off-Road Adventure Announced!

August 30th, 2012 - Big Wave Racer Announced!

September 11th, 2012 - Adorable new species of otters joins the park lineup

September 11th, 2012 - Fright Fest details revealed!

2013

January 25th, 2013 - Season Dining Pass details released!

July 21st, 2013 - Safari Off Road Adventure pictures

August 23rd, 2013 - Parts spotted behind Kingda Ka

August 29th, 2013 - Zumanjaro: Drop of Doom announced

2014

August 28th, 2014 - Looping Dragon announced

2015

January 14th, 2015 - Park changes the name of the new ride to El Diablo

March 24th, 2015 - Batman: The Ride to run backwards in Spring/Summer 2015

April 1st, 2015 - Holiday in the Park announced

September 3rd, 2015 - Total Mayhem (S&S Free Spin) announced

2016

March 13th, 2016 - Joker Construction Tour

March 24th, 2016 - Planning board grants approval for SFGAdv to build solar panel farm

September 1st, 2016 - Justice League: Battle for Metropolis announced for 2017

2017

May 5th, 2017 - Zumanjaro Drop of Doom Virtual Reality Media Day

June 16th, 2017 - Justice League: Battle for Metropolis Media Day

August 31st, 2017 - Cyborg Cyber Spin (ABC Engineering's Tourbillon) announced for 2018

2018

August 22nd, 2018 - Hell Fest maze announced for Fright Fest!

August 30th, 2018 - Wonder Woman: Lasso of Truth announced for 2019

November 18th, 2018 - Holiday in the Park Media Day

2019

January 25th, 2018 - Calypso Springs coming to Hurricane Harbor!

June 15th, 2019 - Wonder Woman: Lasso of Truth Media Day

August 29th, 2019 - Jersey Devil coaster coming to Great Adventure (single rail RMC)

2020

May 14, 2020 - Drive-thru safari to return during social distancing

June 30th, 2020 - Jersey Devil opening pushed back to 2021

2026

March 7th, 2026 - 2027 coaster track arrives onsite!

March 23rd, 2026 - Boardwalk revamp and new coaster announced for 2026!

April 9th, 2026 - Boardwalk revamp and new coaster announced for 2026!

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The park just posted a new picture looking down the launch track, and it looks awesome: http://www.sixflags.com/parks/greatadventure/images/golden_kingdom/89.jpg

Compare that to this:

Taken August 5, 2004...

Six Flags America (SFA) Discussion Thread

Thu, 24 Feb 2005 09:20:57 +0000

Hey everybody!

This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at Six Flags America (SFA), this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of the park as well as past updates, see TPR's Park Index Page.

Official Park Website

Below are some links to past updates from the park, you may be interested in. Enjoy!

--Robb

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2005

February 24th, 2005 - water to be upgraded/expanded to Hurricane Harbor - SEE BELOW!

July 5th, 2005 - Woman dies of heart at Hurricane Harbor

2007

December 18th, 2006 - Tony Hawk Halfpipe announced for Hurricane Harbor in 2008

2008

May 24th, 2008 - Tony Hawk's Halfpipe opens today

July 30th, 2008 - Frightorium (haunted house during Fright Fest) suffers seriuos fire damage

2009

April 4th, 2009 - Thomas Town announces for 2010

2010

February 10th, 2010 - Details of Thomas Town announced

May 13th, 2010 - Rumor of a Tony Hawk Big Spin (which never materializes)

2011

April 8th, 2011 - Zoomazon Falls waterslides to be installed in 2011

June 9th, 2011 - SFA announces that Skull Mountain will permanently close in 30 days

June 13th, 2011 - First rumor that Iron Wolf will be moved from SF Great America

September 1st, 2011 - It is confirmed that Iron Wolf is being moved and renamed Apocalypse

September 4th, 2011 - Skull Mountain demolition pictures

December 7th, 2011 - Rick Howarth to become park's new president!

2012

April 2nd, 2012 - Apocalypse track work completed

June 7th, 2012 - Apocalypse Media Day

August 30th, 2012 - Bonzai Pipelines Announced!

2013

January 10th, 2013 - Small fire reported near bumper cars building

July 5th, 2013 - The local NBC affiliate is reporting that SFA will now more easily be able to build rides over 200 feet high

August 28th, 2013 - Park to get new Mardi Gras themed land with two new rides!

August 29th, 2013 - Ragin Cajun moving from SFGAm to SFA

2014

June 20th, 2014 - Rajun Cajun opens, station still a work in progress

August 28th, 2014 - Bourbon Street Fireball announced for 2015

2015

April 6th, 2015 - SFA season opens with Joker's Jinx under repair

September 3rd, 2015 - Splashwater Falls (interactive play structure)

2016

September 1st, 2016 - Wonder Woman: Lasso of Truth (Star Flyer) announced

2017

August 31st, 2017 - Wahoo River to replace Castaway Creek

2018

August 30th, 2018 - conversion of Apocalypse to Firebird, with floorless trains announced

2019

August 29th, 2019 - Harley Quinn Spinsanity announced for 2020

2025

May 1st, 2025 - Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor permanently closing at the end of the 2025 season

2026

April 9th, 2026 - Former park property sold to investment group

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Original Post:

http://www.sixflags.com/parks/america/P ... 22405.html

Two new big slides, a new beach area, new restaurants, new paint, and new name: Paradise Island no more.

-kip-

SeaWorld Orlando (SWO) Discussion Thread

Fri, 15 Jul 2005 13:09:11 +0000

Hey everybody!

This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at SeaWorld Orlando, this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of the park as well as past updates, see TPR's Park Index Page.

SeaWorld Orlando Website

Below are some links to past updates from the park, you may be interested in. Enjoy!

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2005

July 15th, 2005 - SeaWorld reveals plans for a water park - SEE BELOW!

October 13th, 2005 - New Shamu show "Believe" is announced

October 13th, 2005 - Three new rides in kiddie area also announced including Shamu Express

2007

November 27th, 2007 - Polar Express coming to SeaWorld during the holiday season

2008

April 2nd, 2008 - Animal themed attraction announced

April 21st, 2008 - Official ride announcement - Manta, a B&M Flying coaster

April 21st, 2008 - Manta concept art

May 13th, 2008 - Manta construction begins

May 29th, 2008 - announcement from Sea World with ride specs

July 6th, 2008 - Manta construction photos

August 22nd, 2008 - SeaWorld tests Quick Queue

October 30th, 2008 - Manta topped off

November 5th, 2008 - Manta construction update

November 17th, 2008 - Manta construction tour with TPR

December 3rd, 2008 - Manta construction update

2009

January 31st, 2009 - Manta construction update

March 8th, 2009 - Manta construction updates

April 11th, 2009 - Manta construction update

April 25th, 2009 - Manta testing with riders

May 3rd, 2009 - Manta soft opening

May 5th, 2009 - Manta Soft Opening Media Preview

May 22nd, 2009 - Manta Media Day with Manta Cam!

December 7th, 2009 - 2009 Christmas offerings announced

2010

February 10th, 2010 - visit by Larry the Cable Guy

Febrruary 24th, 2010 - Trainer is killed by whale

February 25th, 2010 - Orange County Sheriff's report on whale attack

February 26th, 2010 - Shamu show to re-open tomorrow, charitable fund set-up in Dawn Brancheau's name

March 11th, 2010 - SeaWorld rescues 11th manatee in 2010

March 17th, 2010 - Carlos Pena visits Discovery Cove

April 23rd, 2010 - Environmental Excellence award winners announced

May 18th, 2010 - SeaWorld After Dark offerings announced

May 28th, 2010 - SeaWorld rehabilitates sea turtle

July 3rd, 2010 - Special offers made during economic downturn

August 23rd, 2010 - OSHA fines SeaWorld over trainer death

August 31st, 2010 - Manatee released back into the wild

October 7th, 2010 - Mark Wahlberg visits Discovery Cove, 2010 expansion palns to be announced soon, Q&A with Vice President of Discovery Cove

October 12th, 2010 - Killer Whale born

October 13th, 2010 - Discovery Cove with be expandeing the Grand Reef

November 3rd, 2010 - Details on 2010 Christmas Celebration

November 16th, 2020 - New killer whale shows announced for 2011

December 8th, 2010 - Christmas Celebration video

2011

February 3rd, 2011 - Details of One Ocean, new killer whale show

February 23rd, 2011 - SeaWorld to allow trainers back in the water

March 11th, 2011 - Lapbars being tested on Journey to Atlantis

March 29th, 2011 - Tilikum to be integrated back into shows

April 6th, 2011 - Construction tour of Discovery Cove's Grand Reef

April 8th, 2011 - Dountdown to One Ocean opening

June 6th, 2011 - SeaWorld Entertainment expanding into TV, Movies and Hotels

June 12th, 2011 - Press release for Grand Reef opening

June 14th, 2011 - Details on first movie distriubuted by SeaWorld, Turtle: The Incredible Journey

July 1st, 2011 - Three Sea Turtles releasd into the wild

July 8th, 2011 - Summer Nights offering

July 25th, 2011 - Stranded pilot whale arrives at Sea World

July 29th, 2011 - Dolphin calf born

Septmber 15th, 2011 - Halloween Spectacular details

October 3rd, 2011 - Redevelopment plans for 2011

November 2nd, 2011 - SeaWorld Fun Card returns for 2012

November 8th, 2011 - Official announcement of 2012/2013 redevelopment changes

November 22nd, 2011 - O Wondrous Night preview

December 11th, 2011 - Penguin Encounter farewell photos, plus Christmas Celebration coverage!

December 15th, 2011 - 'Just for Kids' Festival announced for January through February 2012!

December 22nd, 2011 - Tilikum (Tilly) currently ill

2012

January 6th, 2012 - Busch Gardens/SeaWorld Preschool Pass Announced!

January 12th, 2012 - SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment raises pay for employees

January 20th, 2012 - TurtleTrek official preview video with Brian Morrow!

January 20th, 2012 - SeaWorld Parks hires former Disney CFO for same role

January 31st, 2012 - SeaVenture marriage proposal at Discovery Cove!

January 31st, 2012 - Bands, Brew & BBQ Festival 2012 lineup announced!

February 3rd, 2012 - New Freshwater Oasis & TurtleTrek preview webisodes

February 8th, 2012 - PETA sues SeaWorld for "enslaving killer whales"

February 9th, 2012 - Judge dismisses PETA lawsuit on killer whale slavery

February 9th, 2012 - Media TurtleTrek construction tour photos posted!

February 15th, 2012 - Entangled dolphin rescued & released in Florida

February 20th, 2012 - Sky Tower now free to all guests!

February 20th, 2012 - SeaWorld Orlando hosting major seasonal hiring event

April 9th, 2012 - Antarctica, TurtleTrek, Blue Horizons & One Ocean update

April 24th, 2012 - Additional TurtleTrek webisodes released

April 24th, 2012 - New Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin details revealed

April 24th, 2012 - 'SeaWorld Parks & Resorts Orlando' branding campaign announced

May 30th, 2012 - New Discovery Cove deal includes SeaWorld & Aquatica

June 12th, 2012 - 'Summer Nights' returns on June 23rd, 2012!

June 12th, 2012 - A look at the production of TurtleTrek's music

June 14th, 2012 - Aquatica to offer 'Weekday Pass' for $59.99

June 25th, 2012 - Aquatica "Splash-Up" Media Event coverage posted!

July 1st, 2012 - Discovery Cove's Freshwater Oasis is now open!

July 9th, 2012 - Dine with Shamu dining experience returns

July 13th, 2012 - Discovery Cove Freshwater Oasis Media Event Coverage

August 21st, 2012 - SeaWorld's Halloween Spooktacular details announced!

August 27th, 2012 - Mahahiki Luau dinner show to retire after 30 years

September 3rd, 2012 - Discovery Cove announces 2012 Florida Resident deals

September 10th, 2012 - Antarctica Empire of the Penguin construction update

September 17th, 2012 - 1st Behind the Scenes Antarctica Empire of the Penguin Video!

September 21st, 2012 - SeaWorld appealing judge ruling to US Circuit Courts

September 26th, 2012 - SeaWorld's creates multi-year marketing agreement with the Miami Dolphins

October 11th, 2012 - SeaWorld begins offering gluten-free menus and food allergy accomodations

October 24th, 2012 - 2nd Antarctica Empire of the Penguin Webisode now up

November 18th, 2012 - Video of the Antarctica ride vehicle in motion!

November 19th, 2012 - SeaWorld Christmas Celebration Media Day photos!

November 26th, 2012 - Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin ride vehicle unveiling! Photos & Video!

November 30th, 2012 - Bands, Brew & BBQ musical lineup revealed!

November 30th, 2012 - SeaWorld releases Turtle Trek mobile app

December 18th, 2012 - More details on the Antarctica ride vehicle revealed

December 19th, 2012 - 'Franklin & Friends' partners with SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment

2013

January 21st, 2013 - SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment launches mobile apps

January 21st, 2013 - Bands, Brew & BBQ 2013 concert lineup revealed!

February 10th, 2013 - Bands, Brew & BBQ Media Day Coverage!

February 19th, 2013 - Antarctica Behind The Scenes Tour

March 1st, 2013 - Aquatica 5th Anniversary Celebration photos & video!

March 16th, 2013 - Behind the Scenes on Antarctica's Special Glaciers!

March 26th, 2013 - Company profits soar with 300% increase over 2011!

April 16th, 2013 - Viva La Musica Media Day Photo Report!!

April 26th, 2013 - SeaWorld won't have to pay income taxes for years

April 29th, 2013 - Meet Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin's lead Puck

May 23rd, 2013 - Antarctica Media Day Report & POV Video!

June 17th, 2013 - SeaWorld 50th Anniversary Sea of Surprises announced!

June 17th, 2013 - SeaWorld pays first quarterly dividend since IPO

June 24th, 2013 - Summer Nights Media Event coverage!

June 28th, 2013 - OSHA fines SeaWorld again for safety violation

July 6th, 2013 - SeaWorld parks looking at cost cutting methods

October 22nd, 2013 - SeaWorld teases tall new body slide for Aquatica

November 12th, 2013 - Second Aquatica Slide Teaser

2014

January 11th, 2014 - Report from SeaWorld's Wild Days Weekends

February 1st, 2014 - Bands, Brew & BBQ with Theme Park Review!

February 21st, 2014 - Details for Ihu's Breakaway Falls posted!

February 25th, 2014 - Bruce Hall of REO Speedwagon changes SeaWorld opinion

March 21st, 2014 - SeaWorld 50th-anniversary media event!

May 8th, 2014 - Photo & Video Report From Ihu's Breakaway Falls

August 4th, 2014 - SeaWorld & Southwest Airlines end partnership after 25 years

2015

May 27th, 2015 - Mako announced

June 4th, 2015 - SeaWorld announces Summer Nights

June 20th, 2015 - SeaWorld Summer Nights photo report!

August 27th, 2015 - Full Mako POV Animation Posted!

November 9th, 2015 - SeaWorld expansion announced, resorts in the works

November 22nd, 2015 - SeaWorld Christmas Celebration Photo Report!

2016

January 7th, 2016 - SeaWorld tops off Mako!

March 3rd, 2016 - Mako Construction Update!

March 8th, 2016 - Official update on Tilikum's deteriorating health

March 8th, 2016 - Mako track installation complete! New photos!

June 2nd, 2016 - TPR's First Ever Ride on Mako! Video & Mini-Review!

June 9th, 2016 - Mako Media Day Preview! Lots of photos & video!

September 27th, 2016 - Kraken VR Coaster Announced - Details

October 26th, 2016 - Penguin in a Wetsuit video posted!

November 7th, 2016 - Christmas Celebration 2016 details announced!

2017

March 3rd, 2017 - Dolphin Days show debuts on April 1st, 2017!

April 13, 2017 - Infinity Falls announced for 2018

June 15th, 2017 - Kraken Unleashed Media Preview photos & video posted

September 25th, 2017 - SeaWorld's Halloween Spooktacular photos posted!

October 12th, 2017 - Ray Racer to replace HooRoo Run at Aquatica in 2018!

2018

February 15th, 2018 - Seven Seas Food Festival media preview report posted

May 2nd, 2018 - Sesame Street land and parade coming in Spring 2019!

May 23rd, 2018 - Free beer available to guests throughout the Summer!

June 3rd, 2018 - Electric Ocean Media Event report posted!

July 18th, 2018 - Infinity Falls tower structure topped off!

October 4th, 2018 - Infinity Falls Ride Video!

November 4th, 2018 - Craft Beer Festival & Jack Hanna Weekend report!

December 22nd, 2018 - SeaWorld Orlando's Inside Look details released!

2019

March 6th, 2019 - Sesame Street land opening on March 27th, 2019

March 10th, 2019 - Seven Seas Food Festival Media Preview report posted

June 1st, 2019 - SeaWorld teases about a 2020 roller coaster

June 15th, 2019 - Electric Ocean Media Kick-Off Report Posted!

September 12th, 2019 - Ice Breaker launched coaster coming in 2020!

November 1st, 2019 - SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration 2019 event details!

November 15th, 2019 - Riptide Race dueling water slide announced for 2020!

2021

April 9th, 2021 - New Riptide Race slide at Aquatica!

June 4th, 2021 - New Howl-O-Scream event announced!

June 13th, 2021 - First Howl-O-Scream house, scare zone & bar announced!

July 26th, 2021 - New Howl-O-Scream house, show & bars announced!

August 9th, 2021 - Newest Howl-O-Scream house, scare zone & themed bar announced!

August 12th, 2021 - New Howl-O-Scream details released!

August 23rd, 2021 - Ice Breaker Officially Opening in February 2022

October 15th, 2021 - Reef Plunge and more announced for Aquatica!

2022

January 3rd, 2022 - Ice Breaker officially opens on February 18th, 2022!

January 22nd, 2022 - Inside Look event photo report!

June 3rd, 2022 - New coaster announced for 2023!

June 28th, 2022 - New Howl-O-Scream 2022 details released!

October 18th, 2022 - Pipeline Surf Coaster announced!

October 28th, 2022 - Pipeline photos & Howl-O-Scream trip report!

2023

September 28th, 2023 - Penguin Trek family coaster announced!

2024

January 29th, 2024 - Penguin Trek construction update!

September 19th, 2024 - Arctic-themed flying theater announced for 2025!

2025

March 15th, 2025 - Expedition Odyssey flying theater ride details released!

September 18th, 2025 - SEAQuest: Legends of the Deep announced for 2026!

November 18th, 2025 - SEAQuest: Legends of the Deep ride vehicle unveiled!

November 25th, 2025 - Howl-O-Scream Orlando 2025 trip report posted!

December 28th, 2025 - Howl-O-Scream Orlando 2025 trip report posted!

2026

April 11th, 2026 - Expedition Odyssey: Fire & Ice attraction update announced

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Original Post:

Just saw this on the Sentinel's website....

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business ... home-promo

Shari "Check out the dolphins" Shoufler

SeaWorld San Antonio Discussion Thread

Wed, 23 Aug 2006 01:43:03 +0000

Hey everybody!

This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at SeaWorld San Antonio, this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of the park as well as past updates, see TPR's Park Index Page.

Official Park Website

Below are some links to past updates from the park, you may be interested in. Enjoy!

--Robb

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2006

August 22nd, 2006 - Journey to Atlantis announced!

2007

February 6th, 2007 - Journey to Atlantis construction update

2010

September 23rd, 2010 - Sesame Street Bay of Play announced!

2011

February 11th, 2011 - Sesame Street Bay of Play details revealed

May 23rd, 2011 - Aquatica San Antonio announced!

May 24th, 2011 - More details about Aquatica San Antonio revealed

May 27th, 2011 - Aquatica San Antonio key visual released

June 27th, 2011 - A look at the now-defunct Texas Splashdown

December 7th, 2011 - Aquatica San Antonio construction update

2012

February 10th, 2012 - Aquatica San Antonio park map released

February 11th, 2012 - Brian Morrow talks about Aquatica

February 15th, 2012 - A look at Aquatica's beach

February 26th, 2012 - Latest Aquatica San Antonio construction update

March 28th, 2012 - A look inside of Stingray Falls

May 16th, 2012 - Huge Aquatica San Antonio update!

2013

June 17th, 2013 - SeaWorld 50th Anniversary Sea of Surprises announced!

2014

August 15th, 2014- SeaWorld announces expanded killer whale habitats

August 27th, 2014- New Clyde & Seamore show to debut in 2015!

2015

March 6th, 2016 - Discovery Pointe announced

November 9th, 2015 - SeaWorld expansion announced, resorts in the works

2016

September 26, 2016 - Wave Breaker: Rescue Coaster announced for 2017

2017

March 15th, 2017 - Wave Breaker update

September 20th, 2017 - Sesame Street Parade, Taumata Racer & more coming to SeaWorld and Aquatica San Antonio in 2018!

2018

September 27th, 2018 - Turtle Reef habitat to be added, includes Riptide Rescue (Huss Airboat), Sea Swinger (Zamperla Discovery Revolution) and a interactive sea turtle attraction.

2019

August 21st, 2019 - Tallest, Fastest wooden coaster in Texas is being teased

September 12th, 2019 - Texas Stingray announced

2020

November 2nd, 2020 - Fiesta del Mar event announced!

2021

August 12th, 2021 - Howl-O-Scream 2021 details revealed!

August 23rd, 2021 - Tidal Surge Screamin' Swing coming for 2022!

2022

September 27th, 2022 - "Catapult Falls" launched flume coaster announced for 2023!

2025

June 26th, 2025 - New roller coaster planned for the park

October 14th, 2025 - Barracuda Strike announced for 2026!

2026

February 11th, 2026 - Barracuda Strike opening March 7th, 2026!

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Original Post:

As the rumor for Six Flags Fiesta Texas to get a new coaster, the other San Antonio park is adding one! Journey to Atlantis will be a mack Supersplash water coaster for SWSA! It'll be 100' tall and have a 3:30 duration with 2 turntables.

http://www.rcdb.com/ It should apper on the first page latest update.

Personally, I'm looking forward to this ride as I might go down to San Antonio next year, I hope it'll be a good ride!

Six Flags Darien Lake (SFDL) Discussion Thread

Tue, 08 Aug 2006 17:23:15 +0000

Hey everybody!

This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at Six Flags Darien Lake, this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of the park as well as past updates, see TPR's Park Index Page.

Official Park Website

Below are some links to past updates from the park, you may be interested in. Enjoy!

--Robb

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2006

August 8th, 2006 - Park to close eary in 2006 due to financial issues - SEE BELOW!

2008

January 13th, 2008 - Zamperla Motocoaster to be built

2009

July 25th, 2009 - F1 Tornado touches down near park

2010

February 19th, 2010 - $7 million waterpark expansion 'Pirates Cove' proposed

March 13th, 2010 - Darien Lake gets tax exemption for water park & owners

March 30th, 2010 - Darien Lake announces SplashTown, new cabins & suites

May 3rd, 2010 - Viper is back in black! New paint, old color scheme!

June 19th, 2010 - The European Coaster Club visits Darien Lake

2011

July 8th, 2011 - Man dies on Ride of Steel

2012

January 11th, 2012 - Darien Lake updates park logo with new look!

January 17th, 2012 - Park gets new VP/general manager & marketing director

March 2nd, 2012 - 3 new family rides announced for 2012

April 5th, 2012 - Park to get $5 million investment in rides & shows

September 21st, 2012 - Blast Off S&S Space Shot & Ignite the Night for 2013!

2013

August 4th, 2013 - rUNDEAD Zombie Run announced for 9/28/2013!

2014

February 12th, 2014 - Nik Wallenda to perform daily in the Galaxy Theater this summer

October 2014 - CNL to sell Darien Lake

2015

January 10th, 2015 - Super Loop announced for 2015

2016

November 3rd, 2016 - CNL sells park to EPR, Premier will control to manage Darien Lake

2017

November 3rd, 2017 - Gesrtlauer Eurofighter to replace log flume

2018

May 22, 2018 - Six Flags planning to operate Darien Lake again

August 30th, 2018 - SkyScreamer (242 feet) announced for 2019 season as park is rebranded as Six Flags Darien Lake

2019

August 29th, 2019 - Wahoo Racer added to waterpark for 2019

2022

May 12th, 2022 - Predator retracking under way!

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Original Post:

http://www.wstm.com/Global/story.asp?S=5254658&nav=2aKD

Quote

Darien Lake ending season early because of financial troubles

DARIEN CENTER, N.Y. The state's largest theme park says its season will end four weeks early as its corporate parent continues to suffer financial

problems.

Six Flags Darien Lake, located halfway between Rochester and Buffalo, is one of six properties being considered for sale by Six Flags Incorporated.

The amusement park is one of Genesee County's biggest employers, with about two thousand workers. The new closing date is October 1st.

As of July 31st, the park had already reduced operating hours five out of seven days a week and closed two rides, including a major roller coaster.

Its Batman Thrill Spectacular stunt show was also abruptly closed after its Sunday evening show.

Adventureland Long Island!

Wed, 31 Jul 2013 23:49:58 +0000

I started working as a professor at Farmingdale State College on Long Island nearly a year ago, and I have to admit, the school's proximity to Adventureland was actually a factor in my taking the job. And while I've communicated with park co-owner Paul Gentile via email and telephone to talk shop, I hadn't actually been over the park since August of 2008, when Cheryl, Lauren, our friend Dave, and I went there to get the credits. This made me sad, because during the school year when I bike from my office to the train station in the dark on my way home, Adventureland always cheers me up because their small Ferris wheel is always lit up with LEDs at night, even during the off season. So on a day when Cheryl was on her way to the Bahamas with Lauren, and with very bad traffic back to Queens, I decided to wait it out and kill some time at Adventureland. I was not disappointed, and it was better than I remembered it.

Adventureland is more or less in that circle on the left, and my office is approximately at the end of that arrow. I took this picture while flying in the back seat of a Cessna with a colleague and Cheryl's uncle, who's also a pilot. Farmingdale State College actually has the largest collegiate flight school in the Northeast.

Here's the 12-armed Ferris Wheel that I see at night. I think it's a Zamperla.

Unfortunately I did not run into Alfie the mascot that day.

Hey, it's New York! Adventureland is about an hour from Manhattan, maybe even less without traffic.

The S.D.C. Hurricane.

A pirate guarding the flume in the pirate area.

There's also a pirate ship in the pirate area.

Antique cars.

Musik Express.

Huss Frisbee.

Zierer Tivoli coaster. These kids were really into it!

Some version of a wave swinger.

There is a lot of stuff jammed into a small space. There is one of those scramble-through things for kids.

There are a lot of kiddie rides.

I can't even show them all, it's so packed in.

But still room for little touches along the midway.

My kind of park!

I had already eaten, but there seemed to be plenty of food options.

The train ride took a good 10 minutes, which is amazing given the small size of the park.

They had pictures and relics of old rides along the train route. Lots of Long Islanders have Adventureland memories: The park has been open for 51 years.

The train ride was surprisingly serene too, given that you're surrounded by exburban sprawl.

Good haunt stuff on the train route too. The owner told me that they were getting very pumped up for their Halloween event.

My 4 remaining tickets were for the dark ride, and I was surprised to see that the old dark ride was gone and had been replaced...

...by this! It's called Geister-Rikscha (Phantom Rickshaw). I think it was built by Mack way back when.

I found that information and this earlier picture of the ride from an earlier location at this German ride site:

http://www.ride-index.de/include.php?path=content/content.php&contentid=1466

At least I *think* it's the same ride. I couldn't get a good picture of the whole face of the ride at Adventureland, and it's amazing how tightly they've managed to wedge it in.

All of the rickshaw drivers are hooded! Totally creepy.

It's fun. They've added a ton of props inside.

All in all, it's a small but charming little park with a nice mix of rides packed into a smaller footprint. I had a really nice chat with owner Paul Gentile at the end of my visit. I hope to recruit him as a guest speaker for one of my classes. It's very much a family-owned and -operated kind of place and you can tell that it's a labor of love. Maybe it was because my last park visit had been to pathetic Camden in WV, and this park seemed incredible by comparison, but I left with a really good feeling about Adventureland. It was just good to see a local park that has been treated with a lot of TLC.

Thanks for visiting Adventureland Long Island with me!

Silverwood Discussion Thread

Mon, 07 Nov 2005 02:57:13 +0000

Hey everybody!

This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at Silverwood, this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of the park as well as past updates, see TPR's Park Index Page.

Official Park Website

Below are some links to past updates from the park, you may be interested in. Enjoy!

--Robb

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2005

November 6th, 2005 - Silverwood to get a Larson ARM Drop Tower SEE BELOW!

2006

August 10th, 2006 - Silverwood Marketing Director hints at acquiring a "hanging coaster"

2008

January 23rd, 2008 - Deja Vu from SFGAm coming to Silverwood

July 22nd, 2008 - Aftershock (former Deja Vu) Opens

2011

March 11th, 2011 - New waterpark slide and two kiddie rides for 2011

2012

December 19th, 2012 - Park teases new, 2nd tallest attraction for 2013!

2013

January 8th, 2013 - Park teases skyline-changing addition for 2013 season

March 11th, 2013 - Giant Frisbee named "SpinCycle"

October 20th, 2013 - Scarywood troubles include lawsuit & punched actor

2014

January 29th, 2014 - new rides announced for 2014. Spinning coaster plus 3 family/kiddie rides

2025

March 4th, 2025 - Tremors retracking & new trains announced!

November 12th, 2025 - Herschend to acquire Silverwood and Boulder Beach

2026

April 4th, 2026 - Herschend completes acquisition of Silverwood and Boulder Beach

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ORIGINAL POST

Ok, I just found out Silverwood is getting a Larson Drop tower. I think a Larson drop tower slowly pulls you up but when it reaches to top, it does not wait. It quickly drops you! This should be a nice addition to this great park!

NEWS: Hurricane Alley Waterpark closes permanently

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:07:56 +0000

Hurricane Alley Waterpark in Corpus Christi, Texas has announced that they will close permanently after operating for 15 seasons.

A Final Splash from Hurricane Alley Waterpark

After 15 unforgettable summer seasons, we’ve made the heartfelt decision to close Hurricane Alley Waterpark.

Since opening our gates in 2012, Hurricane Alley has been a place for sunshine, laughter, first rides, big splashes, and even bigger memories. None of that would have been possible without our incredible community — the families who spent their summers with us, the season passholders who came back year after year, and the team members who showed up every day to make the park what it was.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who played a role in these 15 wonderful seasons. Hurricane Alley was built on community, hard work, and a shared love for summer fun, and we’re so proud of the memories we created together.

For guests who purchased 2026 season passes, please know that all passes will be automatically refunded to the original form of payment. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your refund, our team is happy to help. Please reach out to info@hacctx.com.

Thank you for making Hurricane Alley a part of your summers and your stories. We’ll always be proud of what we built together and the joy it brought to this community.

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Glenwood Caverns Discussion Thread

Thu, 26 Jan 2017 19:37:39 +0000

Hey everybody!

This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in particular, this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of the park as well as past updates, see TPR's Park Index Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park.

Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park Official Website

Below are some links to past updates from the park, you may be interested in. Enjoy!

--Robb

(Links Coming Soon)

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Glenwood Caverns recently broke news about their plans for 2017, which include an expansion anchored by a fully themed drop ride that will drop 120 feet underground into a haunted mine with special effects. The first half of this article discusses their plans a bit more in depth:

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A peek at life, and death, in a late 19th century Colorado mine will be among the attractions for visitors to the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park starting this summer.

The Caverns has been busy digging the final few feet of a 120-foot shaft in an area of the park below the main visitor center, restaurant and theater building that will become the new Haunted Mine Drop thrill ride.

The ride will be similar to Disney’s Tower of Terror and other amusement park drop rides. The Mine Drop is different in that it will have a relevant historical theme and will actually be underground just like a real mine shaft, explained Caverns Adventure Park owner Steve Beckley.

“This is our first ever try at theming a ride at the Caverns,” Beckley said. “It’s a real exciting thing to take a ride like this and put a whole story and theme around it.”

To do that meant pulling some actual mine history together and building a ghost story around it, he said.

“It’s not a true story, but it is based on some stories that we’ve found about the mines up in Leadville and some of the mining accidents that happened around the turn of the century,” Beckley said.

The ride is being designed and built by renowned thrill ride enthusiast Stan Checketts of Utah. Checketts also built the giant swing and zip line ride at the Caverns, as well as notable attractions like the Stratosphere Tower Big Shot in Las Vegas.

The Haunted Mine Drop will welcome visitors as if they are coming to work at the mine for the first time, but the orientation is given by a couple of ghosts.

“It’s your first day of work, and the ghosts will tell stories about what happened there and why the mine had to be closed because of ghostly activity,” Beckley explained. “Then, boom, the floor drops out and it’s a free fall to the bottom.”

Inside will be more ghoulish images, skeletons and such to round out the thrill.

The park is working with St. Louis-based Creative Visions for the hologram imaging that will be featured with the mine ride. Company mastermind Mark McDonough has developed characters for theme parks, museums, zoos, aquariums, haunted attractions and amusement centers around the world. The company’s client list includes Universal Studios Theme Parks, SeaWorld, Knott’s Berry Farm, MGM Grand Adventure, Six Flags and David Copperfield.

The new Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park ride is part of a larger investment of some $2.5 million into park improvements for the coming year that will include a new pathway loop connecting the Mine Drop ride to the lower cave tour area and back up to the top of the park.

“The cool thing about the ride is that it’s opening up a whole new area of the park,” Beckley said. The mine shaft building will also have additional restrooms and other amenities.

The new ride is expected to be delivered by May and should be open by mid-summer, he said.

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Lightwater Valley Discussion Thread

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:42:36 +0000

This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at Lightwater Valley, this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of the park as well as past updates, see TPR's Park Index Page.

Official Park Website

Below are some links to past updates from the park, you may be interested in. Enjoy!

--Robb

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2010

January 12th, 2010 - Raptor Attack! to debut in 2010 (news below)

March 10th, 2010 - Raptor Attack viral video released!

August 16th, 2010 - Vekoma Whirlwind from Särkänniemi finds new home at Lightwater Valley in 2011

2011

February 18th, 2011 - Skeleton Cove expansion rides revealed!

February 18th, 2011 - Skeleton Cove to debut for 2011 season!

July 11th, 2011 - The Ultimate Rollercoaster hits its 20th Anniversary!

2012

February 26th, 2012 - The Ultimate offseason maintenance info

2013

January 10th, 2013 - Onsite accommodations plans approved to help save park

March 13th, 2013 - Angry Birds Activity Park announced for 2013 season!

2026

January 13th, 2026 - Mellors Group acquires the park, new additions planned for 2026!

April 3rd, 2026 - New Spinning Racer coaster now open!

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Original Post:

Lightwater Valley's website lists a new coaster "Raptor Attack" will debut in 2010. This comes on the heels of the closing of Rat Ride. Information on Raptor Attack is limited, so it is not known if this will be a new coaster or a retheme.

What is known is that the park is getting an upgrade in the thrill area with the addition of a Top Scan to be named Whirlwind.

Fuji-Q Highlands Discussion Thread

Mon, 12 Dec 2005 18:56:05 +0000

Hey everybody!

This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at Fuji-Q Highlands, this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of the park as well as past updates, see TPR's Park Index Page.

Official Park Website

Below are some links to past updates from the park, you may be interested in. Enjoy!

--Robb

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2005

February 15th, 2005 - S&S/Arrow 4-D coaster construction

2006

April 4th, 2006 - Moonsault Scramble discussion

2008

July 2nd, 2008 - Fuji-Q adds a Rapids Raft ride

2011

February 2nd, 2011 - World's largest Eurofighter being built

April 5th, 2011 - New element for a Eurofighter revealed

2016

June 28th, 2016 - Gerstlaurer Sky Roller to be added to ride line-up

2020

February 5th, 2020 - Large new coaster coming to Fuji-Q in Summer 2022

2026

March 30th, 2026 - San-X Paradise coming in 2026!

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Original Post

Thank you to the nice person who put these up on the CF forums:

http://www.coasterforce.com/cf-info/vie ... 2&start=30

I'm hoping this is the 4D that S&S have said is going to Japan.. Seems a good place seeing as their last coaster was from S&S.

Six Flags Great America (SFGAm) Discussion Thread

Sat, 14 Jan 2006 17:10:48 +0000

Hey everybody!

This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at Six Flags Great America, this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of the park as well as past updates, see TPR's Park Index Page.

Official Park Website

Below are some links to past updates from the park, you may be interested in. Enjoy!

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2006

January 15th, 2006 - SFGAm waterpark to get ProSlide Tornado in 2006 - SEE BELOW!

2007

January 17th, 2007 - Wiggles World coming to SFGAm

September 27th, 2007 - Dark Knight indoor Mack Wild Mouse announced

October 29th, 2007 - Deja Vu to be removed

2009

June 20th, 2009 - Mini PTR

July 18th, 2009 - PTR

October 1st, 2009 - Fright Fest Details

November 24th, 2009 - SFGAm buys Kiddieland's Little Dipper

November 29th, 2009 - Chang in storage at SFGAm

2010

Jan. 25th, 2010 - Little Dipper Construction Update

March 10th, 2010 - Park readies the Little Dipper for the 2010 season

April 13th, 2010 - Re-construction begins on the Little Dipper

April 15th, 2010 - Park partners with Goodwill for the start of season

June 12th, 2010 - Great America gets OK on 150-ft.-high coaster

June 22nd, 2010 - Chang no longer coming to SFGAm?

August 31st, 2010 - Facebook has attraction announcement on Sept. 1st

September 1st, 2010 - Announcement of Hurricane Harbor Expansion

2011

June 5th, 2011 - Riptide Bay at Hurricane Harbor photo & video!

August 5th, 2011 - Iron Wolf removal confirmed, closes September 5th

September 1st, 2011 - X Flight B&M Wing Rider Coaster announced!

2012

February 1st, 2012 - Huge X Flight construction photo update!

April 12th, 2012 - X-Flight Begins Testing!

August 30th, 2012 - igNIGHT - Grand Finale Announced!

2013

January 19th, 2013 - Batman to run BACKWARDS in 2013!

January 25th, 2013 - Six Flags Great America IN THE SNOW!!!

August 29th, 2013 - Goliath is announced

2014

January 22nd, 2014 - Goliath Construction Tour photos

June 6th, 2014 - Goliath POV

June 18th, 2014 - Goliath opens

August 28th, 2014 - Three kiddie rides to be restored and re-installed along with refreshing of Carousel Plaza and Hometown Square for 2015

2015

Justice League: Battle for Metropolis announced for 2016

2016

September 1st, 2016 - Joker Roller Coaster announced for 2017

2017

August 31st, 2017 - 100 ft Larson Super Loop announced or 2018

2018

April 11th, 2018 - "Holiday in the Park: event announced for 2018!

August 22nd, 2018 - Hell Fest maze announced for Fright Fest!

August 30th, 2018 - Maxx Force announced for 2019

2019

July 2nd, 2019 - Maxx Force Media Day coverage

August 29rh, 2019 - Water Coaster announced for 2020

2024

August 15th, 2024 - Wrath of Rakshasa dive coaster announced for 2025!

2026

March 23rd, 2026 - Park's 50th Anniversary Celebration announced!

Original Post:

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http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/sixflags/23528/

SIX FLAGS GREAT AMERICA'S HURRICANE HARBOR WATER PARK TO ADD GIANT "TORNADO" ATTRACTION IN 2006

Award Winning Water Thrill Ride will Touch Down Spring 2006 in Gurnee, IL

Gurnee, IL - Just one year after the launch of the brand new Caribbean themed water park, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, Six Flags Great America has announced that it will be adding yet another thrilling and unique family water slide experience to its already astonishing collection of water attractions. This spring, the award-winning giant Tornado slide will take the Midwest's most popular water park by storm.

Playland/PNE (Vancouver) Discussion Thread

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:43:29 +0000

Today was the day that the Vancouver Pride Society holds it's annual Gay Day at our home park, Playland, prior to our Pride Weekend in August (parade on Aug.03).

There's an area for gathering together, with live music and of course, the all-important Beer/Refreshment Garden, lol. And everybody is asked to wear a red shirt, as per the usual request at every Gay Day in every park ever held, around the world, heh heh. A lot do, and a lot.... well, don't LOL. But it's all for having as great time in our park here, today.

Unfortunately, I didn't see any of our great drag performers in this early afternoon, to entertain both us and the unsuspecting other people at the park, lol. They most likely had a big night of entertaining the night before, and would probably show up later. Much - later.

I decided to take my little mini-digital camera over there and try my hand at taking (only) 20 high res photos with it. This camera I bought during the TPR UK Tour two summers ago, off a rack at a rest stop shopping place. Never broke it out of it's clamshell holder until this summer.

And as you'll see, some of the pics need a lot more... um... centering than I ended up with. A terrible little "view finder" (hah) with it, but I did my best. And no backscreen for either previewing or seeing what you took. Had to wait until I got back home and downloaded it all.

So I apologise in advance, for the heads that have been un-ceremoniously chopped off "a bit off the top" as I found out, when I downloaded. And all those front pavement shots! I'll get it, eventually.

Enjoy.

Wait! What's that beyond this basketball pavement, the hedge and the big rainbow flag (which always has red in it)? "Crave" huh?Must check that out!

Our drop tower, Hellevator, has some red going right up through it. And the ferris wheel of course, is multi-colored. And more pretty pavement to see.

Now I see some gold, and some silver in back. Still not much "red" to be found. I'll keep looking...

There's a couple of big purple and yellow umbrellas. Not much red, though here. Except on the train.

Wait! Here's the new Honey Bee Express chugging along, which has some nice red trim on it.

I see some red over there. But not much. And more blue in front, here. Hmmm.

A bunch of yellow here. Some red on it, but not a lot to notice. No red shirts to see either, darnit.

Our Vekoma CorkScrew goes a bit red for today. Note the big piece of pavement there in front? This park is not known for it's landscaping, lol.

Our massive expansive entrance to Playland. Doesn't look very 'gay' from here... Not much red I see. And a good "road shot," heh heh.

First of all - this is the camera in question. Ain't it a cutie? Needs work on centering, etc. I'll learn...

Universal Studios Hollywood (USH) Discussion Thread

Thu, 21 Apr 2005 20:24:05 +0000

Hey everybody!

This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at Universal Studios Hollywood, this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of the park as well as past updates, see TPR's Park Index Page.

Official Park Website

Below are some links to past updates from the park, you may be interested in. Enjoy!

--Robb

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2005

April 21st, 2005 - USH to offer ALL YOU CAN EAT plan - SEE BELOW!

2007

May 17th, 2007 - USH to enhance some rides (Jurassic Park, Revenge of the Mummy)

2008

May 16th, 2008 - Simpsons: The Ride media day coverage

June 1st, 2008 - USH backlot catches fire

October 20th, 2008 - Transformers: The Ride announced

November 18th, 2008 - Escalator accident injures 8 people

2009

June 18th, 2009 - Backlot Media Day, re-opening of Courthouse Square

2010

June 30th, 2010 - King Kong 3D Media Event coverage

November 24th, 2010 - USH 20 year plan revealed

December 10th, 2010 - Grinchmas Media Event coverage

2011

June 30th, 2011 - New Tram Tour opens with Jimmy Fallon

November 30th, 2011 - News of Wizarding World of Harry Potter leaked

December 7th, 2011 - Wizarding World of Harry Potter announced

2012

May 25th, 2012 - Transformer Grand Opening Media Event

November 7th, 2012 - rumors of Terminator closing are confirmed

2013

March 11th, 2013 - After much speculation USH announces Despciable Me: Minion Mayhem for 2014

April 23rd, 2013 - USH announces construction start date for Wizarding World of Harry Potter

April 24th, 2013 - closing of Gibson Ampitheather announced

June 11th, 2013 - more info on Despciable Me: Minion Mayhem and Super Silly Fun Land

August 16th, 2013 - More HHN news announced

September 22nd, 2013 - Halloween Horror Nights Grand Opening coverage!

October 4th, 2013 - Comcast buys Universal City Tower for $420 million

November 28th, 2013 - Bill & Ted rights renewed for HHN for five years!

2014

March 21st, 2014 - Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem opens

April 8th, 2014 - Fast and Furious: Supercharged, Springfield & more announced!

August 28th, 2014 - Sound Stage 28 to be demolished for park expansion

September 21st, 2014 - HHN opening night review

December 21st, 2015 - General construction update

2015

January 30th, 2015 - Fast and Furious "ride" announced

February 17th, 2015 - 50th Anniversary Celebration details announced

March 27th, 2015 - Springfield Opens

May 2nd, 2015 - Fast and Furious: Supercharged preview released!

June 24th, 2015 - Fast & Furious: Supercharged media day!

July 11th, 2015 - Guillermo del Toro's "Crimson Peak" coming to Halloween Horror Nights!

July 30th, 2015 - Walking Dead returning to Halloween Horror Nights

August 13th, 2015 - "This Is the End 3D maze for Halloween Horror Nights

August 17th, 2015 - Purge "Terror Tram" for Halloween Horror Nights

December 8th, 2015 - Opening Date of April 7th, 2016 established for Wizarding World of Harry Potter

December 25th, 2015 - Universal Hollywood becomes the first major US theme park to offer dynamic pricing

2016

February 13th, 2016 - Wizarding World of Harry Potter soft opening report

March 10, 2016 - Wizarding World of Harry Potter guided tour

March 14th, 2016 - Universal announces year-round "Walking Dead" attraction

June 22nd, 2016 - Universal 5-year plan released. Increase footprint of theme park by re-organizing sound stages

August 4th, 2016 - Krampus coming to Halloween Horror Nights in 2016!

November 29th, 2016 - Nintendo-themed area confirmed for the Universal Orlando Resort!

2017

March 9th, 2017 - Jimmy Buffett to perform live at Margaritaville!

May 18th, 2017 - Harry Potter Nighttime Lights show debuts June 23rd!

May 19th, 2017 - 'The Shining' maze coming to Halloween Horror Nights!

June 6th, 2017 - DreamWorks Theatre, DreamWorks characters, Hello Kitty & Christmas in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter announced!

August 7th, 2017 - Freddy, Jason, Leatherface & Chucky coming to Halloween Horror Nights!

August 14th, 2017 - SAW: The Games of Jigsaw HHN house revealed!

November 2nd, 2017 - Harry Potter Christmas & Grinchas begin 11/24/17

2018

May 10th, 2018 - Jurassic World replacing Jurassic Park - The Ride

May 23rd, 2018 - New offerings at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

July 13th, 2018 - 'The First Purge' maze coming to Halloween Horror Nights!

August 10th, 2018 - Poltergeist is coming to Halloween Horror Nights!

August 15th, 2018 - Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers at HHN!

August 20th, 2018 - The Horrors of Blumhouse: Chapter Two coming to HHN!

August 22nd, 2018 - "Universal Monsters" HHN maze announced!

September 14th, 2018 - Halloween Horror Nights 2018 Report!

October 24th, 2018 - Kid-friendly Halloween celebration & "lights-on" Stranger Things walk-through experience announced!

December 2nd, 2018 - EVE event details & ultimate EVE package announced!

2019

March 4th, 2019 - Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle projection show announced!

March 13th, 2019 - Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle Premiere Event details

March 13th, 2019 - Secret Life of Pets Ride Announced!

April 29th, 2019 - Universal Monsters: Frankenstein Meets The Wolf Man

May 23rd, 2019 - Jurassic World cast reprises roles for updated ride

July 4th, 2019 - Halloween Horror Nights 2019 scare zones revealed!

July 26th, 2019 - Killer Klowns from Outer Space HHN maze announced!

August 5th, 2019 - "Creepshow" Halloween Horror Nights maze announced!

August 8th, 2019 - "Us" Halloween Horror Nights maze announced!

August 14th, 2019 - Rob Zombie's House of 1000 Corpses maze announced!

September 2nd, 2019 - HHN specialty tickets & R.I.P Tour details released!

September 13th, 2019 - HHN Photo Trip Report!

2020

January 24th, 2020 - Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash details released!

February 20th, 2020 - Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash opens 3/27/2020!

2021

March 30th, 2021 - Park reopening confirmed for April 16th, 2021!

April 18th, 2021 - Great Photo TR from Re-Opening Weekend!

July 12th, 2021 - HHN returns in 2021 with a "Haunting of Hill House" maze!

July 19th, 2021 - Bride of Frankenstein & Texas Chainsaw Massacre HHN houses announced!

July 26th, 2021 - The Exorcist & Curse of Pandora's Box HHN houses announced!

2022

March 10th, 2022 - Super Nintendo World announced for 2023!

May 17th, 2022 - "Universal Monsters: Legends Collide" HHN house announced!

June 8th, 2022 - "Halloween" house announced for HHN 2022!

June 23rd, 2022 - "The Horrors of Blumhouse" HHN house announced!

December 14th, 2022 - Super Nintendo World opening February 17th, 2023!

2025

February 3rd, 2025 - Universal Fan Fest Nights details released!

February 26th, 2025 - Fast and Furious - Supercharged closure announced

May 15th, 2025 - Universal Mega Movie Summer event announced!

June 5th, 2025 - Fallout & Five Night's at Freddy's coming to HHN!

June 13th, 2025 - Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift announced!

June 27th, 2025 - Monstruos 3 HHN house announced!

2026

January 15th, 2026 - Universal Fan Fest Nights 2026 details released!

February 5th, 2026 - Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift opens in Summer 2026!

March 7th, 2026 - Limited time offerings announced for Super Nintendo World!

March 12th, 2026 - Sailor Moon short film coming to Fan Fest Nights

March 30th, 2026 - Scooby Doo x Universal Monsters at Universal Fan Fest Nights 2026 preview

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This just in from Universal Studios Hollywood:

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UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD SERVES UP

"ALL YOU CAN EAT & DRINK....ALL DAY LONG,"

INVITING GUESTS TO DINE TO THEIR HEARTS CONTENT,

Universal City, California-Universal Studios Hollywood serves great food value with a new "All You Can Eat & Drink....All Day Long" offer, inviting guests to dine to their hearts content at two of the theme park's most popular restaurants, Mel's Diner and Jurassic Cove Café,.

Special "All You Can Eat" passes can be purchased at the Universal Studios Hollywood ticket booths or on site at either one of these restaurants. The price is $19.95 for adults and $11.95 for guests 48" or less, and is available for a limited time only though June 30.

Mel's Diner caters to theme parks guests in a restaurant reminiscent of a typical 1950's style diner with such tasty fare as hamburgers, French fries, chicken sandwiches and salads along with soda fountain chocolate, strawberry and vanilla shakes. Jurassic Cove Café dishes out popular brand name foods from Pizza Hut, Panda Express and Starbucks along with traditional hamburgers, French fries, salads and fruit bowls. Mammoth-sized goodies include chocolate cake, cookies and gargantuan custard filled cream puffs.

I know that certain members of a certain organization are going to be VERY happy about this!

--Robb

NEWS: Beto Carrero World aims for significant expansion through 2028

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 13:49:47 +0000

Beto Carrero World is planning a new SpongeBob SquarePants themed area with two attractions, plus a new roller coaster and three 200-room hotels in a wave of expansion to transform the park into a resort destination. The roller coaster is claimed to be "super-technological" and slated for a 2028 opening.

https://en.clickpetroleoegas.com.br/Beto-Carrero-prepares-a-giant-event-with-R%242-billion--a-new-SpongeBob-SquarePants-themed-area--and-a-super-technological-roller-coaster.-MHBB01/

Elected the second best theme park in the world in the Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards 2025, Beto Carrero World announces a new investment cycle: a SpongeBob SquarePants themed area with two attractions, a super-technological roller coaster planned for 2028, and a hotel complex with three hotels of 200 apartments each, in Penha, SC.

Beto Carrero World, in Penha, on the North Coast of Santa Catarina, opened a new chapter of expansion with an investment of $ 2 billion, promising to shake up the tourism landscape and solidify the park as a complete entertainment destination.

Recognized as a leader in Latin America and identified as second best theme park in the world No. Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2025, Beto Carrero They want to keep the spotlight on new themed areas, large-scale attractions, and a strong investment in on-site accommodation.

Expansion of R$ 2 billion: what changes at Beto Carrero

The plan announced by Beto Carrero combines expanding experiences at the park with infrastructure to accommodate visitors for longer periods in the city. The proposal involves new thematic areas, new attractions and the creation of an adjacent hotel complex, with a structure planned to increase the length of stay of visitors in the region.

The park's management defines the move as a "new investment cycle" to support the constant reinvention of the business and reinforce its position as one of the most relevant names in entertainment in Latin America, with a special focus on families.

SpongeBob SquarePants gets the biggest area in the world featuring the character and arrives in 2028.

Among the new features, the one that attracts the most attention is the thematic area of Sponge Bob, developed in partnership with Paramount. The estimated delivery date is 2028, and the promise is that it will be the world's largest area inspired by the character.

The project should include two major attractionsAnd the park states that one of them will be a landmark: The most expensive and technologically advanced roller coaster ever purchased in the Southern Hemisphere..

The goal is to combine popular appeal, international scale, and cutting-edge technology to keep Beto Carrero among the most sought-after amusement destinations.

The Little Spotted Hen (Galinha Pintadinha) is coming to the park with an immersive area later this year.

Besides SpongeBob SquarePants, another promising addition is a Brazilian icon: The Painted Chicken It will gain a fully immersive area, with toys, encounters with characters and

The premiere is scheduled still for this year and joins in the celebrations of 34 years of the park, expanding the offerings aimed at families with young children and reinforcing the strategy of having experiences dedicated to different age groups in the same destination.

Teaser for another international character on the park's radar.

The CEO of Beto Carrero World, Alex Murad, he indicated that the package of new features doesn't stop there.

In addition to the SpongeBob SquarePants and Little Chicken themed areas, the park also works with... another thematic area featuring an internationally beloved character worldwide., with an announcement promised "soon".

The message from the command is one of long-term planning, looking ahead to the next steps. 5 and 10 years ...and reinforcing the idea of continuous updates to keep the park always attractive for first-time visitors and returning visitors alike.

Three hotels within the complex: each with 200 apartments.

Beto Carrero's investment isn't limited to attractions. The plan includes the construction of a hotel complex attached to the park with three hotels, and each unit will 200 apartments.

The proposal also includes integration with other hotel chains, designing a new lodging and leisure hub directly linked to the park experience.

The strategy aims to increase the length of stay, provide more comfort to visitors, and strengthen the local economy with a more stable flow of tourists.

Penha as a tourist hub: more time in the city, more economic activity.

With hotels connected to the park and more attractions on the calendar, the idea is for Penha to move beyond being just a "day trip" destination and become a complete destination, combining accommodation, leisure activities, and programs for different age groups.

The park itself highlights comfort as a central part of the experience, arguing that investing in accommodations was already on the radar to create a more well-rounded package, in which visitors can sleep close to the attractions and extend their trip without depending on long journeys.

Constant reinvention: what Beto Carrero has already delivered in 2025

The billion-dollar expansion comes in a context of recent developments. 2025Beto Carrero inaugurated the Hot Wheels Turbo Drive, an attraction that allows children and adults driving a full-size car on a track inspired by the world of toys.

In the same year, the park opened the largest Pizza Hut unit in Brazil, the only themed one installed inside a theme park, with cowboy setting and exclusive flavor in honor of the founder.

This package is adds to releases like the show "In the Rhythm of Trolls"the area NERF Mania and Cowboy country, which houses the extreme attraction Fuss.

With so much change on the table, do you think that the Beto Carrero Will it be able to transform Penha into an even bigger tourist hub and become a world reference point for lodging within a theme park?

Everland Discussion Thread

Thu, 27 Jul 2006 17:39:41 +0000

Hey everybody!

This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at Adventuredome, this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of the park as well as past updates, see TPR's Park Index Everland

Everland's Official Website

Below are some links to past updates from the park, you may be interested in. Enjoy!

--Robb

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2008

May 19th, 2007 - Everland is building an Intamin Plug and Play

2011

April 10th, 2011 - Park to convert theater into 3D theater based on Pororo

2012

November 2nd, 2012 - News on 2012 and 2013 additions

2013

May 22nd, 2013 - Lost Valley Safari Ride opens

2015

July 31, 2015 - Thunder Falls opens

September 15th, 2015 - Global Village (It's a Small World type ride) to get a makeover

November 19th, 2015 - Madagascar Show to leave park, Panda Exhibit to be added in 2016, on-site Hotel to open in 2017 on Eagle's Fortress footprint

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Does anyone have any info or pics of Eagles fortress because I can't find any information on it at all.

Thanks in advance!

The Control Panel Enthusiast Thread

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:36:59 +0000

For those who love "Control Panels" ......

Control Panel "Katun" @ Mirabilandia

Control Panel "Raptor" @ Gardaland

Chessington World of Adventure Discussion Thread

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:36 +0000

Hey everybody!

This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at Chessington World of Adventures, this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of the park as well as past updates, see TPR's Park Index Page.

Official Park Website

Below are some links to past updates from the park, you may be interested in. Enjoy!

--Robb

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2007

March 12th, 2007 - Dragon Falls will not open until the summer

2009

July 20th, 2009 - Wild Asia Planning Application Submitted

September 21st, 2009 - Beanoland Closes for the Last Time

September 29th, 2009 - A Photo Look Back at Beanoland

November 3rd, 2009 - Wild Asia Video Released

November 3rd, 2009 - Wild Asia Construction Update

November 18th, 2009 - Wild Asia Press Release

December 5th, 2009 - Wild Asia Micro-Site Released

2010

March 30th, 2010 - A Look at Wild Asia

May 30th, 2011 - Wanyama Village & Reserve Photos

2011

March 27th, 2011 - Changes to the park for 2011

2012

February 2nd - Safari Experience Plans Submitted

February 10th - Damisi the Gorilla breaks his new years resolution

November 16th, 2012 - Zufari: Ride into Africa is announced

2013

June 16th, 2013 - riders stranded on Ramses Revenge

December 21st, 2013 - Fire ravages Creaky Cafe - no rides damaged

2016

January 7th - Chessington Origional Ride "Safari Skyway" removed from line up.

2019

March 9th, 2019 - A Room on a Broom opens. A walk through attraction based on a popular children's book

2020

January 16th, 2020 - "Rainforest" expansion announced with 3 new rides!

2021

February 16th, 2021 - Croc Drop announced for 2021!

2023

January 27th, 2023 - World of Jumanji full details!

2026

February 7th, 2026 - Paw Patrol-themed land coming in 2026!

March 23rd, 2026 - Minecraft World expansion announced for 2027!

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Currently Dragon Falls will not open in the 2007 season until the summer due to the ride being condemned by safety officials.

Source: http://www.answers.com/topic/chessington-world-of-adventures

Don't know how reliable this information is, will be checking it out when I next talk to someone at chessington.

Anyone else know anything about this?

EDIT: When my friend rang Chessington earlier he was told that Dragons falls will be closed at the beginning of the season but was not given a reason why.