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http://thedailydisney.com/blog/2010/04/seaworld-plucks-top-it-exec-from-disney/

http://www.sanduskyregister.com/articles/2010/04/12/front/2005960.txt

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Disney has released a new video fly through look at the new Animator's Palate set to debut on the Disney Dream. http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/04/fly-through-look-at-animators-palate-for-the-disney-dream/

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/04/11/10/manila-ocean-park-opens-acquatica-attraction

http://www.nola.com/business/index.ssf/2010/04/with_recent_development_buzz_e.html

http://www.theledger.com/article/20100411/NEWS/4115023/1134?Title=Haines-City-Wants-to-Capitalize-on-Legoland&tc=ar

http://www.wlky.com/news/23113251/detail.html

http://www.wkyc.com/news/local/news_article.aspx?storyid=133933&catid=45

I did get back to Islands of Adventure Wednesday evening to see the newly re-opened section of the old Dueling Dragons queue. The caves, formerly filled with tons of skulls and candles have been entirely stripped of their old bones, but still clearly resemble the old formations. While some sections where bone structures used to be visible have been resurfaced, others remain visibly empty (or have yet to be retouched). The giant doors inside of the cave where a dragon could be heard resting have also been replaced with new Potter-esque doors that are merely closed without a crack to even look through. At least based on what could be seen so far, little significant retheming has been done to this section of the queue. The station building itself has basically been left untouched as well, save for the addition of some newer signs similar to those listing the Ministry rules found throughout the construction areas earlier on. The biggest progress can be seen in the outside of the queue building where the entrance has been converted completely to look like that of the conceptualized Dragon Challenge. The flag structure is now assembled with all flags in place, albeit tied up so as to prevent guests from having their attention drawn off of the main path. As for the rest of the Wizarding World, lights are on throughout Hogsmeade, especially inside of the Hogs Head. The large tree near Flight of the Hippogriff had some odd flashing lights testing in its branches throughout the night that I had not seen before. Over by the Lost Continent entrance of the land, the Hogwarts Express is also blowing off steam every few minutes. From the looks of things, the Wizarding World will be hosting guests comfortably in the near future. The old "Choose thy Fate" sign is gone and has been replaced with two banners, although the dragon's actual names have been covered up with temporary signs in order to keep the Dueling Dragons theme alive until its final conversion into the Dragon Challenge. Not much different over here. A new sign has been added to the current entrance (and the eventual exit) of the ride. The new flag structure is now complete. As is the drawbridge entrance. "Through the trees!"

Cedar Point has posted new construction photos for Shoot the Rapids, showing how much closer they are to it's completion. http://www.cedarpoint.com/public/park/rides/water/shoot_the_rapids/images/str10_construction_040710.cfm Light posts are placed near the future home of lockers and the ride queue. The on-ride photo building is going up. The exit ramp stairs. The queue line leading to the station. View of the final drop from the station. Entrance to the station. Rock work has begun in the final splash pool. Framing has started on the tunnel, located just outside the station. The temporary dams have been removed. The lagoon is back! Rock work on the island is wrapping up. Riders will find water surprises inside the canyon. The run-out at the bottom of the 85-foot-tall first drop. The bottom of the first drop. Inside the rock canyon on the island. This concrete pad is the foundation for a new storage building. Entrance to the first lift. Workers are cleaning up the construction site and preparing for final steps. Workers spray concrete onto forms that will become the final drop's rock work. The entire entrance area.

Universal Orlando has sent us a photo of Mariah Carey in front of Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit during her recent visit. Mariah Carey, biggest-selling female recording artist and actress, who most recently co-starred in the Oscar-nominated film, “Precious,” looked calm and confident in front of the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster at Universal Studios Florida on April 8. Carey spent vacation time at both of Universal Orlando Resort’s theme parks while her husband, actor and comedian Nick Cannon, filmed auditions for season five of the NBC reality television show, “America’s Got Talent.” © 2010 Universal Orlando Resort. All rights reserved. Photo Credit: Kevin Kolczynski, Universal Orlando Resort

Universal Orlando has released another teaser video for Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. [coastertube]http://www.themeparkreview.com/coastertube/play.php?vid=10164FJTOURAFD_juf3[/coastertube]

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/04/new-deluxe-restaurant-coming-to-the-disney-dream/

http://travel.latimes.com/daily-deal-blog/index.php/slambang-blends-drum-6732/

http://www.amusementtoday.com/

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http://tinyurl.com/yc56bb9

http://www.amusementtoday.com/

^Without throwing the concept out there too prematurely, I wouldn't have a problem if they retracked and modified Son of Beast using the same technique as the one being applied to Texas Giant right now... Maybe then we could even get the loop back. I can dream!

Kings Island has added some new photos of its work on Planet Snoopy to the existing album. http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=203250&id=155893938367

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/europe/article7086719.ece

http://www.myfoxmemphis.com/dpp/news/local/040110-pyramid-bass-pro-deal-still-in-limbo