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Holiday World has sent us a press release regarding their upcoming feature on Bert the Conqueror.

http://www.theskichannel.com/news/skinews/20110701/Indoor-snow-park-gets-some-outside-assistance

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/os-universal-orlando-sale-closes-20110701,0,3585078.story

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304447804576414053458185520.html

http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/bay_area/news/article_90413878-530a-5f13-8c4f-f8e0f966ae73.html

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11172/1155159-56.stm

http://www.wfpl.org/2011/06/21/workman-says-deal-close-to-reopen-kentucky-kingdom/

http://www.miamitodaynews.com/news/110630/story4.shtml

Final warning. DROP IT! You have your opinion, he has his. End of story. We are happy to have friendly discussion on TPR, but flame wars don't belong here. Thank you for your understanding!

While you may not agree, he is entitled to his opinion. Let's not start a flame war here, please. Both!

Please bring the bickering to a halt before it truly begins. Thank you!

(Continued) In the interest of not boring you with fluff, these next photos will be (mostly) presented without comment. "And the rockets red glare... The bombs bursting in air..." Fear lives!

Now that Summer is in full force (you can tell by the terrible heat here in Florida), many of the state's many seasonal offerings have kicked into gear, including SeaWorld Orlando's Summer Nights. And while it wasn't my first time visiting during this event, it was my first time giving some of the shows a try (besides Shamu Rocks, which I've always enjoyed). While I've never been a "show person" myself when it came to the parks, lately I've found a growing appreciation for in-park entertainment, especially at SeaWorld. So, with that in mind, I gave Sea Lions Tonite! and Reflections a go! I am happy to report that SeaWorld Orlando also sells the lemon slushies that I raved about at Discovery Cove. Even better, the park sells slushies in other flavors. I tried Watermelon later in the day, and it was amazing! Surprisingly, we were able to walk in five minutes before One Ocean's last show of the day... I can't explain it, but I really do love this show! This was a first for me... I saw Clyde & Seamore take Pirate Island a few years ago, and was fine after that. I, along with those who I was with enjoyed this show much more. Mime humor. "Vassup!" This is the most inaccurate representation of a tourist ever... He's not wearing a fanny pack. Sea Lions Tonite! is essentially the Bill & Ted's Excellent Halloween Adventure of SeaWorld Orlando. They parody the park's many assets in whatever way they can. Not up to the height requirement? Fixed! The Manta parody was decently entertaining. Pretzel loop! No show is safe here... They made fun of the male lead's intro from Blue Horizons... Tastefully accomplished! Not sure why she jumped... Hardy har har. Honestly, the parody itself was more enjoyable than the real show (A'lure I mean). Much more entertaining. I'll give credit where credit is due. This is genius. It seems they actually updated the show to reflect the addition of One Ocean to the park's lineup (and the removal of Believe). Time for some Shamu Stadium-style dancing! Recreating the mother and child scene from One Ocean. This is not going to end well... So many amazing things going on here... Shamu chant? You're doing it wrong. One Ocean fountains? Nothing is safe from parody in this show. ... Haven't been on this in a while... Somebody doesn't want to be on screen. Star Tours will also take you to the planet of Melbow. Broadcasting live from District 9... Here we go! Just keep swimming! New to this year's version of Shamu Rocks, the new set enhancements from One Ocean have been integrated into the show. Um... Um... This band is rockin' way too hard! Orca overload! Never ceases to amaze! Recreating the One Ocean logo! Oh, and the show now has fire! Minor note: Killer whales can also make star bursts in mid-air. Eruption! Incoming! The new water jets are also in the show... Awesome! Tilly! Pre-show entertainment just jamming out before Reflections. Time to start experimenting with my camera...

^^Chance was another one of those favorite 2nd tier characters that I've loved from Horror Nights' past (along with the Body Collectors and basically all of the Asylum in Wonderland characters), but I doubt that she'd be used as the icon for the event. As much as I'd love to see her at the top, I'm thinking we'll see a new icon(s) this year, or possibly even a year without a central icon, relying on a theme alone instead.

^Only after Freestyle Music Park reopens as Monstars of Rock Park.

I really wouldn't be surprised if this isn't the last we've heard of the project, at least in some form. All things considered, the investment in planning and development of the concept is enough to at least call for an attempt to find an alternate location (which they had mentioned after the initial rejection from the Municipal Board). There is a good deal of land to be used (or repurposed) in the greater Kissimmee area...

I totally approve of the delivery of my Coke via looping rollercoaster! Just out of curiosity, is this in the building where Historama was last season?

I'm disappointed by this... For such an exclusive honor such as documenting the making of our show, you have failed. I'm shocked by the mere lack of bathroom-approach photos alone.

http://e.nikkei.com/e/fr/tnks/Nni20110623D23JFN05.htm

http://wtaq.com/news/articles/2011/jun/23/zippin-pippin-helping-to-post-big-numbers-in-first-month-of-bay-beach/

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/06/disneyland-grad-nite-new-twists-on-a-50-year-tradition-coming-in-2012-and-2013/

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/06/al-weiss-announces-retirement/ http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/als-message-to-disney-cast-members/