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Universal Orlando has released another new teaser image for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Hogsmeade Entry As guests pass through the arch into Hogsmeade at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, they will be immediately transported to a world of wonder, excitement and adventure. While exploring the cobbled streets of the highly themed environment, they will encounter iconic locations from the Harry Potter books and films, like the Hogwarts Express, Ollivanders and the majestic Hogwarts castle. Set for a grand opening at Universal Orlando Resort on June 18, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will feature multiple themed attractions, shops and a restaurant.

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http://www.olc.co.jp/en/news_parts/20100426_01e.pdf

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/humber/8645522.stm

Holiday World has sent us a press release about their being feature on TV once again, this time on the Rachel Ray Show!

I am actually hoping for the best with Son of Beast. I rode it back in 2004 when it still had the loop and the Premier trains, and I honestly loved every second of it. I don't remember it being unbearably jarring or painful, and I remember the loop being my favorite part of the ride. For better or for worse, it was my favorite wooden coaster for many years (considering that it had only been stacked up against Gwazi and the Dania Beach Hurricane for several years in my list) and I truly cherish what an incredible experience I had on the ride, considering how much justifiably negative feedback has surrounded the ride. The only real option that I could see Kings Island rolling with at this point in the game would be to contract Rocky Mountain Amusements to use the same methods behind the current Texas Giant renovation. I still believe that the loop was the greatest, (smoothest,) most exciting and most marketable aspect of Son of Beast's layout, and with that in mind, I feel that with a steel track added, the possibility of the loop's return wouldn't be out of the question. I really hope that this coaster gets a third lease on life, but I'm about as optimistic about this one as I was with Freestyle Music Park during last Summer's visit.

http://www.seaworldparksblog.com/explore/blog/seaworld-cares-and-you-too-can-make-difference-world-we-share http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzY0-g9Y0Ps

http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/2010/04/26/state-blames-knotts-manufacturer-for-xcelerator-failure/42383/

http://www.yourthanet.co.uk/kent-news/Taxpayers-to-stump-up-£4-million-in-Dreamland-deal-newsinkent35213.aspx

http://digitalsignageexpo.net/DNNArticleMaster/DNNArticleView/tabid/78/smid/400/ArticleID/3018/reftab/66/t/Six-Flags-Media-Networks-Forms-Digital-Out-of-Home-Division/Default.aspx

^Maybe its just me, but I think it is a major assumption to presume that Busch Gardens (or SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment) has any specific preferences in their choice of ride type/development. Sure, you can make generalizations based on some historical patterns, but I wouldn't count anything out until an official press release is put out. In terms of the idea of clones or copies in the SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment chain, there are many to be had. Plenty of the flat rides in the park are off-the-shelf models with slight theming adjustments to make them fit into the surrounding areas. Their 4-D movies have been shared throughout many of their parks, indicating a cloning procedure here. I guess my best three examples, specifically for Busch Gardens Tampa Bay would be the inclusion of Python, Scorpion and Cheetah Chase in their lineup. All three rides have sister models around the world (the third of these has a huge number of copies) and up until Python's removal, all three were featured prominently in the park's marketing. I just think it is a little too easy to claim any single park or chain prefers to be individualistic in their design and development of new attractions, but the bottom line is that (in most cases), if a ride doesn't have a complete carbon copy somewhere else, some of its elements have to have been borrowed to make the basis of the new attraction. With that logic, any coaster with a lift hill or launch when compared to another coaster of the same type would be cloning some material from the original or previous model. For better or for worse, the development of new attractions is often contingent on the ground already trodden by those that have come before. The utilization of proven systems allows developers to innovate in new areas without reinventing the wheel by starting from scratch each time.

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/04/new-disney-dream-cruise-ship-image/

http://toledoblade.com/article/20100422/BUSINESS03/4220353/-1/BUSINESS

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has sent us a press release about an upcoming awareness event taking place at Water Country USA.

http://www.blooloop.com/PressReleases/Theme-Parks-Ferrari-World-Abu-Dhabi-Honoured-at-Cityscape-Abu-Dhabi-Awards/2205

SeaWorld Orlando has sent us a press release regarding their Environmental Excellence Award winners.

http://www.sixflags.com/national/footernav/sixflagsblog.aspx

http://buschgardensva.wordpress.com/2010/04/21/europe-in-the-air-update/

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has sent us a new press release about an exciting SMS text message system for the park.

http://www.blooloop.com/PressReleases/OpenAire-to-build-indoor-waterpark-with-retractable-roof-at-Jay-Peak-Vermont-/2196 [coastertube]http://www.themeparkreview.com/coastertube/play.php?vid=JayPeak3wma_olri[/coastertube]

http://tinyurl.com/y3j4dqt

http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20100420/GPG0101/4200538/1978

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

http://www.blooloop.com/PressReleases/Al-Ain-Wildlife-Park-and-Resort-set-to-showcase-unique-leisure-and-learning-destination-at-Cityscape-2010/2192