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http://www.thedailynewsonline.com/articles/2010/02/18/news/doc4b7d9131ed737860725909.txt

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/features_orlando/2010/02/universal-no-alcohol-in-butterbeer-at-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter.html

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/ 1986 photo of “Captain EO” characters at Disneyland park.

Six Flags has sent us a press release about their latest contest in which you and your friends can win free tickets to your local Six Flags park. Hopefully we'll see some TPR members get involved. If you do submit an entry, feel free to share it with us, either linking to it on Facebook or via Coastertube. Best of luck!

Wild Adventures has sent us a press release for regarding their latest park additions.

Universal Orlando has sent us an official press release about the previously mentioned vacation package.

http://www.theledger.com/article/20100218/NEWS/100219745?p=1&tc=pg

Six Flags New England has sent us a press release about their latest addition, Mr. Six's Splash Island. http://www.sixflags.com/newEngland/rideswaterpark/mrsixssplashisland.aspx

Busch Gardens Williamsburg has sent us a new press release about their money-saving options for 2010.

http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=359517

Quassy has sent us the latest press release about their new roller coaster model contest.

http://www.wmbfnews.com/Global/story.asp?S=11994078

^I had to refresh it a few times to make it work, but it still works after a few tries.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has sent us a recap press release about Willie Nelson's visit and performance during the Bands, Brew & BBQ concert series from this past weekend.

In what was only described as urgent news, Quassy has sent us the latest press release announcing that their wooden coaster is back on track! The park has also attached another press release regarding its benefit causes.

Disney has launched a new personal "Magical Vacation" website offering you video glimpses into your vacation future. The system, much like those found on Spaceship Earth or in Jib-Jab's online videos puts your face in the middle of the dream action. http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/ I went ahead and tested out the system, and here's what the video gave me: http://www.mymagicaldisneyvacation.com/12089

http://www.nycedc.com/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/MayorBloombergandCAIUnveilPlansforExpandedOutdoorAmusementatConeyIsland.aspx Luna Park Entrance Mega DiskO Air Race Coney Island Operator Sites

I've gone ahead and updated the first post to include information about the new Flying Carousel (Wave Swinger) flat ride joining Waldameer's lineup this year. The new article also hints that Waldameer will receive an "extreme teenage ride" in three years.

http://www.redlandsdailyfacts.com/sanbernardinocounty/ci_14397317

http://www.northjersey.com/news/environment/84083472_Billionaire_wants_to_save_Xanadu.html

http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2010/02/15/business-ml-dubai-merlin_7356972.html

Busch Gardens Tampa has updated its refurbishment schedule to include new information about the pending closures of some of their various attractions. Closures of note include the refurbishment of the Sky Ride (which utilizes the same station building as the former monorail) at least until the end of the year, as well as the closure of the park's train for just over a month. A more detailed look at the complete schedule can be found here: http://www.buschgardens.com/bgt/CP/?page=Attraction%20Closures Some speculate that this closure surrounds the supposed "major announcement" that has been rumored for February 25th, 2010.

^^^I believe you are referring to Discovery Island, the nature preserve in the center of Bay Lake. As of current, the island is off limits to regular guests and has been seemingly allowed to sit unused much like River Country. Though from what I hear, Discovery Island may be a little better maintained as of current.

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/business_tourism_aviation/2010/02/seaworld-universal-promote-execs.html