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http://www.imaging-resource.com/NEWS/1277999283.html

http://www.amusementtoday.com/

http://www.indystar.com/article/20100701/BUSINESS/100701002/Holiday-World-has-app-to-go-with-the-map

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/cedar-fair-entertainment-company-launches-mobile-visitor-initiatives-with-hipcricket-2010-07-01?reflink=MW_news_stmp

Words cannot possibly describe how badly I want one of these in Orlando.

http://www.thesunnews.com/2010/07/01/1563573/court-rules-against-park.html

http://egham.stainesnews.co.uk/2010/06/thorpe-park-plans-new-rollerco.html To video the planning application click here

It seems the Summer rush has actually pushed Universal to reopen Fear Factor Live at Universal Studios Florida... I was able to see the show today, but I walked away just as disappointed as I did the year it opened. The show remains the same, but the subject matter just feels tired. The cast for the show had to work with some awkwardly shoehorned lines that came from the aged script, and it was clear they just weren't comfortable doing this. Worse yet, the crowd barely reacted to the show at all. The more sickening parts of the show didn't even phase the guests (maybe its because they didn't understand what was going on) and the "stunts" didn't keep anyone (from what I could tell) engaged. Probably the most embarrassing note would be the fact that some of the major effects (like the target drop at the end of the final challenge) went off with some major delays that had even the contestants wondering if they had successfully completed the challenge. It has been mentioned here and there that this may be the final run for Fear Factor Live and, to be honest, I'm fine with that, considering today's performance. I know there are those that found some good experiences in the show (Tyler and Robby come to mind), but I think the time has come to move on to something new. With all of the amazing work Universal Creative has pulled off at the parks around the globe this year, I'm sure they can come up with a unique concept for a live show... Back to the Future: Live! anyone?

http://www.clickorlando.com/news/24096094/detail.html

http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?pp_cat=30&art_id=99964&sid=28753136&con_type=3

http://www.blooloop.com/PressReleases/Theme-Parks-Maximise-Your-Day-at-Thorpe-Park-with-the-Official-iPhone-App/2339

http://www.tradingmarkets.com/news/stock-alert/tol_kingsmill-deal-said-to-be-near-1007608.html

http://pr-canada.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=220306&Itemid=55

http://www.thenational.ae/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100627/NATIONAL/706269859/1042/SPORT

http://www.seaworldparksblog.com/explore/blog/busch-gardens-invites-guests-feel-spirit-feel-speed-2011 [coastertube]http://www.themeparkreview.com/coastertube/play.php?vid=10062402471814_1_e524[/coastertube]

Universal Studios Hollywood has sent us a new video about King Kong 360 3-D. [coastertube]http://www.themeparkreview.com/coastertube/play.php?vid=PeterJacksonIntv2_KK3603DOnlineV2_052010FINAL_wx4n[/coastertube]

^Or they could just be using water dummies from Mantis or Raptor... Just a crazy thought.

I've gone ahead and merged this with the new discussion thread so all discussions can continue here.

http://www.macarthuradvertiser.com.au/news/local/news/entertainment/from-raiders-to-rambo-at-appin-paintball-theme-park/1867494.aspx

http://www.wcnc.com/news/local/Vehicles-broken-into-at-Carowinds-97094104.html

This trip report is Adam approved!

http://www.examiner.com/x-33801-Orlando-Sea-World-Examiner~y2010m6d22-Seaworld-offers-guests-showtimes-and-updates-via-text-message-service

[coastertube]http://www.themeparkreview.com/coastertube/play.php?vid=disneyparks_384_95te[/coastertube]

http://thedailydisney.com/blog/2010/06/disney-pulls-15-million-permit-for-little-mermaid-ride/

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/six-flags-entertainment-names-discover-official-credit-card-of-all-us-six-flags-parks-2010-06-22?reflink=MW_news_stmp