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Cedar Point has added some new photos of the latest construction for Shoot the Rapids. http://www.cedarpoint.com/public/park/rides/water/shoot_the_rapids/images/str10_construction_033010.cfm The foundation for the ride photo building is taking shape This concrete pad will be the queue line and railroad crossing. Workers are finishing the final splash pool and exit ramp. The rock canyons are formed on the island. Forming the rock work. The island splash pool and rock work. The vast pool that will soon be filled with water. Lift hill 1 and 2. Forming the rock canyons. The bottom of the first and tallest drop. Looking back at the 85-foot-tall hill. The turn out of the station will soon turn into a tunnel. The overall ride area. Workers prepare Snake River Falls for a fresh coat of paint.

http://www.blooloop.com/PressReleases/Amusement-Parks-Merlin-to-Open-Three-New-Attracions-in-Blackpool-as-Part-of-Regeneration-Programme/2162

^It is a replacement for their old one.

Wild Adventures has sent us their latest press release about their annual concert series. Backstreet Boys Kool and the Gang World Class Rockers

Ocean Park has sent us a new press release about its involvement in the 2010 Expo, including details about its 3D display which will show images of its many attractions and animals.

^^At least when it was Freestyle Music Park, the ropes course was free. I don't believe there was any specific attraction that was upcharge during the Freestyle Music Park season...

Kings Island has finally pulled back the covers of its recently converted Boo Blasters on Boo Hill. http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=213751&id=155893938367 Visitors to Kings Island will have an opportunity to experience an all-new interactive family ride in 2010, Boo Blasters on Boo Hill. The animated adventure begins when guests enter the attraction through the front gates of a haunted castle. Be careful! Those who dare enter must battle Boocifer, the meanest Ghost of all. But don't be scared. You have a secret weapon called a Boo Blaster to zap Boocifer and all the Ghosts away as you travel through ghastly graveyards, creepy corridors, and down into dingy dungeons. If you collect enough points, you'll rid this castle of Boocifer and his Ghosts. Guests can choose to enhance their ride experience on Boo Blasters on Boo Hill with 3-D glasses. This is a ride kids, parents, and grandparents can do together and will enjoy riding over and over again. Boo Blasters on Boo Hill features special effects and a variety of ghostly gags which makes each ride a different experience. Visitors to Kings Island will have an opportunity to experience an all-new interactive family ride in 2010, Boo Blasters on Boo Hill. The animated adventure begins when guests enter the attraction through the front gates of a haunted castle. Be careful! Those who dare enter must battle Boocifer, the meanest Ghost of all. But don't be scared. You have a secret weapon called a Boo Blaster to zap Boocifer and all the Ghosts away as you travel through ghastly graveyards, creepy corridors, and down into dingy dungeons. If you collect enough points, you'll rid this castle of Boocifer and his Ghosts. This is a ride kids, parents, and grandparents can do together and will enjoy riding over and over again. Guests can choose to enhance their ride experience on Boo Blasters on Boo Hill with 3-D glasses.

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=154597&id=23574107583

^Sorry about that! Posted it to the wrong thread!

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/destinations/cruises/os-travel-disney-dream-imagineering-20100330,0,157204.story

http://www.thesunnews.com/2010/03/30/1395175/freestyle-opening-hinges-on-investors.html

^It is a much larger version of this...

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/

The new website for SplashTown is now online with plenty to see! http://www.splashdarienlake.com/ Darien Lake has also put out two new press releases about the launch of this new water park. [coastertube]http://www.themeparkreview.com/coastertube/play.php?vid=915151476990_36637_0awm[/coastertube] Darien Lake has also posted some teaser images to its Facebook for your enjoyment. http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=160158&id=286348083104 SplashTown at Darien Lake New Swirl City - Quad Slide Complex - SplashTown at Darien Lake New Swirl City's Turbo Twins - SplashTown at Darien Lake New Swirl City's Cannon Ball Run - SplashTown at Darien Lake New Swirl City's Mister Twister - SplashTown at Darien Lake New Swirl City - Quad Slide Complex - SplashTown at Darien Lake New Swirl City - Quad Slide Complex - SplashTown at Darien Lake New Swirl City - Quad Slide Complex - SplashTown at Darien Lake New Lazy Days River - SplashTown at Darien Lake New Lazy Days River - SplashTown at Darien Lake New Forts-O-Fun Fort-Themed Suites - Darien Lake Resort World-Class Accommodations New Forts-O-Fun Fort-Themed Suites - Darien Lake Resort World-Class Accommodations New Forts-O-Fun Fort-Themed Suites - Darien Lake Resort World-Class Accommodations New Brown Bear Cabins - Darien Lake Resort World-Class Accommodations New Brown Bear Cabins - Darien Lake Resort World-Class Accommodations

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=157446&id=35385539537&ref=mf

http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/33/14/33_14_ac_ringling_at_coney.html?comm=1

http://www.blooloop.com/PressReleases/Waterparks-Resounding-success-for-the-open-house-Calypso-Theme-Waterpark-welcomes-over-12-000-visitors-/1820 http://www.blooloop.com/PressReleases/Waterparks-Canada-s-Largest-Theme-Waterpark-Gearing-Up-For-Big-Splash-Grand-Opening/2160 For more information, visit: http://www.calypsopark.com/

^^^Corrected!

A few days ago, I stopped by Downtown Disney to see the new RideMakerz store (and to pick up some stuff at Goofy's Candy Co. for Bryan). I took plenty of photos around the area, showing some more progress that has been made since my last visit. This used to be a path for guests to exit Pleasure Island at night. It is currently closed. I truly hope they never remove this sign from the Island. Although the old ticket booth by T-Rex has finally been removed, the two rail-car booths at this entrance still remain. Here's a plaque I hadn't seen before, on the side of the Sosa's Cigar Bar next to Raglan Road. Another gem of the past that I hope is preserved. Motion is still being used for private events and storage. Despite it closing first, very little has been done with the Rock & Roll Beach Club that would put it ahead of its neighboring clubs, in terms of progress. While the Adventurer's Club banner has been removed, there are subtle hints of its existence in plain view. And then there are those not so subtle hints. From the window of the BET Soundstage Club, it can be seen that very little has been done here. D-Street will be opening very soon... I posted a photo very similar to this of Virgin Megastore right before it closed, so I thought it was appropriate to post one now that RideMakerz has opened (temporarily). New banners have been added, but the marquee where the "Virgin Megastore" signage used to be remains unused. I choze not to build, sonicize, mobilize, motorize, customize or cruize with a car. It seemed like this location was just too big for RideMakerz' own good. The old CD wall has been covered with curtains to prevent guests from seeing the bare (and paint-free) walls that were left behind. They did have some nice new cars inside the front of the store. Most of the columns in the store had these left over from when you could find CDs in them during Virgin's tenure. Lots of parts to choose from... Like I said before, it seems there is just too much space for RideMakerz to be able to make use of... As a result, we are left with a good amount of dead space. If I had purchased a vehicle, I would have bought the turtle decals to deck it out with. Even the escalators have been covered with curtains to prevent guests from accessing the shuttered second floor. The old international music selection section has become a storage area for RideMakerz and is accessible only to cast members. In this area, kids can test their cars in a "battle" setting to try and earn street cred. And here is the battlefield. The old second floor balconies have been curtained off as well. Even the old checkout counters have been reutilized. The store is a nice temporary addition to Downtown Disney that I'd expect to become more permanent in another location.

Yesterday I went back to Universal to check out the latest progress on the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and was pleasantly surprised to find plenty more completed since my last visit. A new, themed wall has appeared at the entrance to Hogsmeade. Remember the wall of windows? It's done! Oh, and I count 1 curvy chimney! I plan on taking all of the photos I've done like this to show the progress once Potter opens. We have two curvy chimneys! The buildings of Hogsmeade have a nicely-aged look to them that think makes them look even more authentic. A new covered area has appeared outside of this building. The last time I was here, the building over the bridge was only a steel frame. It looks like Hogwarts itself is done. The queue to/from Dueling Dragons has now been covered beyond this point to prevent guests from looking into the soon-to-open section of the park. I do like the look of this little addition. You thought I missed this one, didn't you? This is the closest view you can get of Flight of the Hippogriff now. The greenhouse has been dirtied to further its theming and while from the outside it looks a little strange, I'm sure it will make sense inside.

Now this makes sense... This a great trip report Larry! Keep up the great work, and remember to never stop fist pumping through life!

http://www.artlink.co.za/news_article.htm?contentID=24294

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/03/update-cantina-de-san-angel-at-epcots-mexico-pavilion/ http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/03/first-look-cantina-de-san-angel-expansion-at-epcot/

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/03/first-look-pizzeria-at-epcot’s-italy-pavilion/