jedimaster1227

http://www.cedarfair.com/ir/press_releases/index.cfm?current_root=15&mode=story&story_id=219 "The special meeting has been postponed for the purpose of soliciting additional votes and proxies [...]" Seems like they've lost confidence in the likelihood that this will happen and are going to try some last-ditch effort to convince unit holders to vote in favor of the acquisition. Somehow, I don't think the delay will do much good.

Space Fantasy: The Ride is now open at Universal Studios Japan and footage from the new ride and its queue have surfaced on Youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QARNssCMlDg

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/features_orlando/2010/03/pictures-aquaticas-omaka-rocka-slide-coming-soon.html From the splashdown area side … which is not shared with Whanau Way. Closer to the dry exit. This is the stretch where Omaka Rocka travels above the last bit of Whanau Way. The new slide features funnels that are said to create an extreme ride, inspired by the half-pipe motions of skateboarders and snowboarders.

Tripsdrill has sent us a press release about their upcoming season and the nature found throughout their park. Here is the original release just in case anyone wants to provide us with a better translation...

Heide Park has sent us a press release about their latest addition, Pirate Bay.

http://www.realitywanted.com/call/6882-casting-usa-network-seeking-a-roller-coastertheme-park-ride-enthusiast With so many Californians on the site, I figured we'd at least have one person that could represent the community that may be interested... Any takers? If so, let us know!

http://www.cocokeywaterresort.com/locations/orlando/water-park/water-park-information.aspx

http://www.thedailynewsonline.com/articles/2010/03/13/news/6569189.txt

http://sixflags.com.mx/noticias/nota.asp?TablaID=1&ID=328 Here is the original press release (in Spanish), just in case any Spanish speakers want to provide a better translation for us. Six Flags Mexico has also posted photos from the premier the new fireworks show at the link below. http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=155851&id=110598952137 It's a show about 15 minutes which coordinates fireworks, light and sound This time the composer Cesar Vega reflected the feelings of the Bicentennial in a majestic song. This show will be presented for a limited time! From Saturday 27 March to Saturday 10 April. Do not miss it! Production is in charge of International Pyrotechnics, fireworks company Mexico's most important! Wow! We celebrate the pride of being Mexican with this new show inspired by our history. Six Flags Mexico presents Beyond The Stars, celebrating the Bicentennial Special guests came to the event as Ventaneando Atala Sarmiento Viva México Another of our special guests was Eleazar Gómez, Mateo with his friends in the cast of "Dare to Dream" We love to feel proud to be Mexican!

http://www.beechbend.com/parknews.htm

http://www.sundaymercury.net/news/midlands-news/2010/03/11/alton-towers-resort-introduces-health-insurance-ticket-for-new-rollercoaster-66331-26011053/

^It was discussed during this year's annual stockholder's meeting that the possibility of a worldwide annual pass was look into, but was found to be less of a deal for guests than it would have been worth. The response to the question on the topic stated that it would have been cheaper for people to get passes for each individual resort, and that the company's research on the topic yielded an understanding that very few people actually go to all of the resorts in a single year, let alone multiple times.

SeaWorld Orlando has sent us a press release about their 11th manatee rescue this year. [coastertube]http://www.themeparkreview.com/coastertube/play.php?vid=SW0540_Manatee_Rescue_FINAL_z5rz[/coastertube] Photo by SeaWorld

Six Flags New England has sent us a brand new concept image for their upcoming addition, Mr. Six's Splash Island.

^^^Have you ever done MagiQuest before? I was a skeptic too until I tried the system out, and spent a good hour running around the complex to complete the individual tasks. While it took the energy out of me, the younger kids and families around me were eating it up.The system itself is a great money maker and an even better distraction... In the least, I can only expect this to lessen wait times for the other rides in the park, but that's just my thought.

PARC Management has sent us a press release about Splashtown's latest addition, "Stingray Racer." For more information on the new slide complex, visit this link: http://www.splashtownpark.com/stingray.aspx

^^That is an actual picture. I had to do a double-take as well when I first saw it, but it is definitely the real thing.

http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=364740

The Coaster Critic has posted an official photo of the park's new GT Coaster. http://www.thecoastercritic.com/2010/03/first-look-gt-coaster-at-ferrari-world.html

^I don't complain. It could have been Big Dog Surf Deck...

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/2887439/Fury-as-theme-parks-horrifying-Saw-ride-is-open-to-children.html The above link also includes some more photos of the new attraction.

I've gone ahead and locked this thread for a few reasons... 1. We already have many threads discussing the "Best of" like this one I've included below. Please use our search function to ensure that you aren't creating a thread for something that has already been done before or already exists. http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=53687 2. There was nothing to your thread (or post), besides the two examples you included. If you are going to start a thread, please make sure you give it some substance with an explanation, or at least a reason as to why you are making it.

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/03/disney-monorail-trains-to-feature-tron-legacy-art/

Kings Island has posted some photos of their latest work on converting the former Nickelodeon Universe and Scooby Doo areas into the new Planet Snoopy on their Facebok fan page. http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=203250&id=155893938367

http://www.parkworld-online.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1635/Wild_plans_for_Abu_Dhabi_animal_park.html