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http://www.cfnews13.com/Entertainment/HeyJohn/2010/3/27/underground_theme_park_coming_to_central_florida.html

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk has updated its Facebook album with new construction photos... http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=155032&id=40035168377

http://www.theleader.info/article/22295/spain/costa-calida/paramount-pictures-theme-park-future-looks-shaky/

http://en.trend.az/news/incident/1658897.html It sounds like this may have been a similar accident to the one that happened at Waterworld in California where too many people were riding the slide at once and it gave way. Hopefully we'll get some more details soon.

http://www.phantasialand.de/eng/Park/Fantasy/NEW-Wuermling-Express Würmling Express The Funny Parrot Cloud's Airmail The Gay Bee Hunting The Maze Baumberger

The Sentosa Theme Park blog has received an official letter from Universal Studios Singapore about Battlestar Galactica's closure. http://sentosathemepark.blogspot.com/2010/03/statement-about-shut-down-of-battlestar.html

^^^If I could get a flight up there, I'd do it... Anyone wanna sponsor a Florida marathonist?

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/03/annual-passholder-d-street-sneak-peek/

Europa Park has sent us a press release about their two latest additions to the park. Splashy fun with the water cannons: Roland, Thomas, Michael and Jürgen Mack. The new “GAZPROM theme world – the wonder of energy”.

http://media.universalorlando.com/harrypotter/news.php http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/features_orlando/2010/03/details-details-more-morsels-from-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-tour-all-about-portraits-bridges-owls-and-arches.html Dumbledore's Office While wandering the corridors of Hogwarts castle on their way to experience Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey – the marquee attraction of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter ¬– guests will pass through Dumbledore’s office. The office is an exact replica of the one seen in the Harry Potter films, and is the place where the Hogwarts headmaster officially welcomes you to Hogwarts. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – the only place in the world where the stories of Harry Potter will come to life – grand opens June 18. Portrait Gallery Just like the Harry Potter films, portraits line the walls of Hogwarts castle, the home of Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey – the marquee attraction of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. When passing through the Portrait gallery, guests will encounter several magical talking portraits created exclusively for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, including the four Hogwarts founders. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – the only place in the world where the stories of Harry Potter will come to life – grand opens on June 18. Harry Flying Screengrab Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey is the heart of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, an expansive new environment at Universal Orlando Resort that will bring the world of Harry Potter to life. This all new adventure combines a powerful storyline with spectacular new technology so effectively that guests will be completely immersed in the experience. Film stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson and others shot an exclusive piece of film just for the ride. Guests can experience Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey when The Wizarding World of Harry Potter grand opens on June 18. Griffin Statue Many iconic elements from the Harry Potter books and films can be seen in the queue line of Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey – the marquee attraction of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Guests will pass by the regal Griffin statue on their way to Dumbledore’s office. The wonder and magic of Harry Potter’s world comes to life when The Wizarding World of Harry Potter grand opens on June 18.

It looks like Mark Shapiro is holding to much of his word, and changes are afoot. http://www.sixflags.com/national/footernav/sixflagsblog.aspx

^Or you could just upload the photos to TPR manually and never have to worry about them disappearing...

^^I think he meant that it will be hard to distinguish thanks to the film and the sets around you. Much like with Spiderman and DarKastle, you can be "fooled" to believe you are outside thanks to the scenery and video around you, and I'm guessing that's how it will be with Harry Potter, especially thanks to the video they filmed using the live actors and real cameras as opposed to CGI.

La Ronde has posted some new photos of the latest construction on its new SLC. http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=154980&id=35121913741 Also, a new page for the new Terminator X Laser Battle has gone online. http://laronde.com/terminatorx/fr/index.html

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/os-wizarding-world-opening-and-dark-ride-20100324,0,205532.story? While wandering the corridors of Hogwarts castle on their way to experience Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey - the marquee attraction of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - guests will pass through Dumbledore's office. The office is an exact replica of the one seen in the Harry Potter films, and is the place where the Hogwarts headmaster officially welcomes you to Hogwarts.

^Here you go: http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=39800&start=10#p850080

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3763902&id=91085023598#!/photo.php?pid=3763902&id=91085023598&fbid=380761753598 A birds-eye view of the 211-foot first drop of the new Intimidator roller coaster at Carowinds. The tallest, fastest and longest coaster in the Southeast opens to the public this Saturday!

Universal Orlando has released an early image of the Room of Requirement, which will be the entrance to the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey attraction. Tomorrow, Universal Orlando will announce more details about the ride, as well as the official opening date for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Room of Requirement - Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey On Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey – the marquee attraction of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – guests will journey through iconic locations straight from the films, such as the Room of Requirement. This amazingly detailed scene is where guests board the groundbreaking ride and are drawn into the excitement and chaos of Harry’s life.

http://thedailydisney.com/blog/2010/03/disney-denies-fault-in-monorail-crash/

http://www.dlp.info/News/2010/03/tour-of-terror/

http://www.bluemountain.ca/pdf/Media/9_10/summer%20attractions%20announcement.pdf

http://www.portaventura.es/espectaculos-polynesia-sea-odissey-4d# Translation:

http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/60144-morey’s+piers+unveils+four+new+experiences+2010

^Primeval Whirl. Triceratops Spin. They are both spinning dinosaurs... Big difference! I made sure I stopped by Dinoland just for that, and yet I messed it up. I guess since you are twisting my arm, I'll go back and get the right one... The right one being T-Rex Gyration.