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http://www.dailymarkets.com/stock/2012/12/19/seaworld-and-corus-entertainments-nelvana-announce-franklin-and-friends-partnership/

http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-12/19/content_16033126.htm

http://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/leisure/10117225.4D_cinema_to_open_at_Paultons_Park__the_home_of_Peppa_Pig_World/

http://www.journaldequebec.com/2012/12/17/la-ronde-veut-interdire-la-bouffe-de-lexterieure-en-2013 (Translated via Google Translate)

http://www.lvrj.com/business/water-park-names-general-manager-operations-director-183908021.html

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-12-17/shonen-jump-magazine-gets-its-own-theme-park-next-summer

http://www.newsday.com/business/coney-island-businesses-plan-their-comeback-1.4340525

http://www.nst.com.my/latest/legoland-malaysia-to-restrict-entries-during-peak-periods-1.186947

http://www.bizjournals.com/sanantonio/blog/2012/12/seaworld-san-antonio-and-aquatica-name.html

http://newyork.newsday.com/westchester/astorino-new-playland-manager-move-toward-contract-1.4350321

http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/750520.shtml

I happened to enjoy the Roller Soaker when we visited the park back in 2008 (on the last day of the Rapids' operation before it was removed for the Boardwalk "Seaquel"). I wonder why they didn't opt to upgrade the water play area beneath the coaster as opposed to outright removing the ride above it. I do realize that the real estate in the Boardwalk section of the park has become increasingly valuable over the years, but if anything, I'd imagine having multiple offerings stacked in the area was more of a benefit than a detriment. I guess guest satisfaction and attendance figures for the ride just didn't justify keeping the ride in operation anymore.

http://indrus.in/articles/2012/12/15/universal_studios_to_build_giant_theme_park_in_moscow_21041.html

Yesterday I had the chance to visit the Magic Kingdom for the first time in a few weeks and a lot has changed since then. NextGen tech is springing up throughout the parks and the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train coaster's construction is moving at a rapid pace. Let's take a look! Behind construction walls for a while, the new RFID turnstiles have debuted for use by resort guests with an RFID-enabled Key to the World card. Depending on the day, guests without a Key to the World might be allowed in using handheld ticket scanners. These sure beat the old turnstiles! And they look great too! Well this is different! The second lift hill for the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train has been installed! When complete, this coaster will hug the terrain (artificial and terraformed) like no other. It is really looking great so far! Cresting the top of the hill... The backside of the coaster faces Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid. And here's where the station will be. Not much working taking place on this side of the coaster yet. The Princess Fairytale Hall is set to open next year. In the space of the former Fantasyland Skyway station are the new Tangled themed restaurants, rumored to also feature charging stations for guests with electronics to enjoy. This portion of the Columbia Harbor House building is now themed, something that wasn't the case a few weeks ago. Rapunzel's tower is also highly visible from both Fantasyland and Liberty Square. What a view! It looks like there will be a bit of seating space when the area is complete. The Art of Disney On Demand kiosks now offer the ability to order prints of concept art currently featured at the new Realms of Fantasy exhibit at Disneyland's Disney Gallery. One such piece of art depicts a portion of the queue for Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid with a show element that didn't make the cut. Kodak will be exiting the Disney Parks at the beginning of the new year after opting not to renew their longstanding sponsorship agreement with the company. It won't be presented by Kodak anymore... Inside FastPass+ readers have been installed in the queue for the Mickey Mouse meet & greet. Waffle sandwiches at Sleepy Hollow Refreshments are always a great choice! The new streetmosphere performers in New Fantasyland and Storybook Circus are pretty great! The Barnstormer is equipped and ready for FastPass+... And it has a 90 minute wait. The Giggle Gang drew quite a crowd outside of the entrance to Storybook Circus. I really enjoyed the show! Over in Gaston's Tavern a new Patisserie display for fresh croissants is at the counter. Gaston's has also begun to serve hot chocolate (in the souvenir mugs). Some new details have been added behind the counter. Eigerbock = Bob Iger Anyone care to explain the reference? How about this one? Staggs Ale = Tom Staggs LeFou's Brew is so good! This is the best New Fantasyland shirt yet! Over in Adventureland props and thematic elements for a new interactive game have sprung up. Markings will indicate the station you are visiting, presumably on a map similar to the one you receive when participating in Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom. Some elements are still being installed... While others look to be complete. This one looks interesting... It appears that the guests will trigger a pirate skeleton to rise from the water. The former Crow's Nest Kodak shop is rumored to become the signup location for this new interactive game. The Magic Carpets of Aladdin has also added its FastPass+ equipment. More streetmosphere found just inside of the castle walls between Fantasyland and New Fantasyland.

I'd guess that you're too late to catch Busch Gardens today... I believe the tours also require early booking, but your best bet is to go to the tour desk just inside of the main entrance to the park.

^I was told that her merchandise sales are pretty strong, can't say I know for sure in terms of in-park presence, but her being included in this new show goes along with the idea that they might be pushing her into focus if she is less present.

http://california.legoland.com/legoland-hotel/

^Yep! And she's as insanely popular over there as Duffy is. There's also their mailbird seagull friend, Tippy Blue.

6. There is no reason to get rid of a perfectly operational coaster that satisfies the majority audience (the general public).

http://www.myfoxhouston.com/story/20341457/2012/12/13/rodeohouston-to-acquire-48-acres-of-old-astroworld-property

http://www.arabianbusiness.com/abu-dhabi-s-yas-waterworld-open-jan-24-483071.html

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/msc-preziosa-boasts-new-aqua-park-and-vertigo-the-longest-waterslide-on-the-waves-2012-12-05

http://www.livemint.com/Companies/jChiU6swKXmj91wf8weByI/For-Adlabs-a-lot-rides-on-new-theme-park.html

A very interesting look at how the new Antarctica ride vehicles will move!