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

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-kong27-2010jan27,0,493042.story Jamie Glastein, left, Jenn DeCrescenzo and Sheri Bain don 3-D glasses to preview the King Kong attraction that will allow visitors who take the Universal Studios Hollywood back lot tour to not only see Kong in three dimensions but also to smell his banana breath. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times / January 21, 2010)

^ Here's Forbe's report on who Dick Kinzel is (in extreme detail)... http://people.forbes.com/profile/richard-l-dick-kinzel/16769

Nightmare or genius? You tell me... Official Entry: If Kinzel ran Disney...

http://www.myfoxaustin.com/dpp/money/12710-schlitterbahn-plans-experimental-resort-in-cedar-park

http://www.bangkokpost.com/business/economics/31386/siam-park-weighs-expansion

http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9DFG3D00.htm

See if you can spot the transplants... Official Entry: Borrowing a little bit of the best from the existing Merlin properties including Legoland, Thorpe Park and the London Eye (plus a hint of wishful thinking), Legoland Florida will be a centerpiece attraction for families and fans alike.

^Its definitely skating-related.

^Could we have our first officially endorsed skating show in a drained water park?

http://www.bransondailynews.com/story.php?storyID=14502

ProSlide's website confirms that the Happy Magic Watercube water park will be one of the first of two locations to receive an installation of ProSlide's newest concept, the RideHOUSE. http://www.proslide.com/rides_11.php and http://www.proslide.com/rides_11_inst.php It looks like some of the best elements of ProSlide's catalog will make it into one of the most unique and exciting projects for China in 2010... One more reason that I'll be saving up for a trip to China in the near future!

Univeral Orlando has sent us a great new photo of Hogwarts to promote the impending opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal's Islands of Adventure. The magical transformation continues. Although still very much a work in progress, the magnificence of Hogwarts castle is beginning to take shape above Hogsmeade as work continues on The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Hogwarts will be the home of a thrilling, new, state-of-the-art attraction - Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey - that uses ground-breaking technology to bring the magic, characters and stories of Harry Potter to life in ways never before experienced. Set to open in Spring 2010 only at Universal Orlando Resort, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will feature multiple themed attractions, shops and a restaurant. Photo Credit: Kevin Kolczynski, Universal Orlando Resort

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/business_tourism_aviation/2010/01/an-interview-with-merlin-entertainments-chief-nick-varney.html

http://www.mercurynews.com/top-stories/ci_14260668?nclick_check=1

Carowinds has sent us a press release regarding their latest sweepstakes in honor of Dale Earnhardt's legacy and the opening of Intimidator.

http://thedailydisney.com/blog/2010/01/mother-of-monorail-driver-killed-in-crash-sues-disney-world/

http://tinyurl.com/yab2na8 (I'm sorry for having to use tinyurl, but the link wouldn't work any other way.)

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/ I've included two photos I took at the beginning of the month to show you where the restaurant will go.

Great Wold Lodge in Mason, Ohio has announced that it will add the Triple Twist in time for Spring Break 2010. This new Proslide Tantrum will be enclosed and will feature nighttime LED lighting to add to the evening experience. http://www.greatwolf.com/firstfamilymason http://www.greatwolf.com/firstfamilykc http://www.greatwolf.com/firstfamilypoconos All three Great Wolf Lodge Resorts are running concurrent sweepstakes to allow guests a first ride on each respective slide this Spring Break. The sweepstakes entry form can be found at the address above. Mason, Ohio's "The Triple Twist" layout Pocono Mountain's "Double Barrel Drop" layout Kansas City's "The Triple Twist" layout

The latest news surrounding the proposed sale (and its accompanying lawsuits) has been released on multiple news sites. Details surrounding the consolidation of the 11 suits into one and the voting by Q Investments in regards to the merger has been quoted below. http://www.sanduskyregister.com/articles/2010/01/22/front/1877678.txt http://www.cedarfair.com/ir/press_releases/index.cfm?current_root=15&mode=story&story_id=211 http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2010/01/cedar_fairs_largest_shareholde.html

http://www.mcall.com/entertainment/all-a1_5dorney.7154570jan22,0,6082290.story

http://www.sanduskyregister.com/articles/2010/01/21/front/1876014.txt

^Yeah... Somehow, we managed to connect and then there were sparks! Taylor, I did my first TPR tour two Summer ago (and roomed with CTU Agent after meeting him on the trip forum) and since that time, I've met some incredible people from around the world. As long as you have an open mind going in, you'll really find yourself loving the trips. If it gives you any idea, I talk to some of my trip friends daily, and one of them (whom I met on that first tour) actually does a "show" here on the site with me. You never know who you may meet or the experiences you might have, but on a TPR tour, memories and friendships are complementary. And now I feel like a true hospitality salesman...

Without answering for Robb and Elissa, I do want to remind you that the chat room is always open for use. For that very reason, I don't see why you couldn't have an ongoing "coaster chat" here. That being said, I'm not sure how organized you'd like it to be, but the room is there and waiting if you're looking to talk to someone...