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A new 3-D model of the upcoming expansion has made its way onto the internet and into the hands of the fans: http://www.stitchkingdom.com/disney-news/theme-parks/3d-sculpture-magic-kingdoms-fantasyland/ Image courtesy of Stitch Kingdom

http://www.blooloop.com/PressReleases/Augmented-Reality-Experience-Lets-Millions-Embark-on-a-Three-Dimensional-Look-at-The-Wizarding-World-of-Harry-Potter-with-Universal-Orlando/2003

Carowinds has sent us a press release about their latest wave of hiring for the coming season:

Discovery Cove has sent us their latest press release about their Valentine's Day packages, similar to those offered in previous years.

Tivoli in Copenhagen has sent us a new press release regarding the addition of Ptezi World to their already famous lineup of attractions.

We now have confirmation that Bryan is in the house... I repeat, Bryan is back in the house. Orlando will never be the same. (p.s. This is a hint at the future...) Stealthy photo taken by the uber-fan, "B-Ryelubber"

I think I value my health too much to risk having a ride collapse under me just to get the credit... I'd sled down my stairs (into the wall) before I'd ride that piece of rust.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/os-legoland-florida-park-20100121,0,1659229.story http://www.blooloop.com/PressReleases/Theme-parks-Merlin-Entertainments-Group-to-open-LEGOLAND-Florida-/1998

There is a live stream being offered right here via someone's iPhone: http://ustre.am/9g4g Jason Garcia of the Orlando Sentinel has reported live via his Twitter that Merlin will receive a $5 million incentive for investing in the site, and the state will help to provide "road improvements" for the surrounding area. He has also reported saying that this will be the largest Legoland, and will open by the end of 2011. We'll have the official news online as soon as the official press release and press reports are posted to the web.

http://www.ny1.com/7-brooklyn-news-content/top_stories/112303/-i-ny1-exclusive---i--city-names-coney-island-amusement-operator

http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2010/01/113_59398.html

^I've been thinking about that same figure... The easy expenses that I can foresee include the conversion of Splash Island into one of those newer Legoland water parks (like the one California is soon to open), the addition of the Lego models of the world landmarks throughout the gardens, plus the addition of some well themed flats, and maybe a Technic coaster. I can't imagine based on that quote that the park will include any of the more major additions that Legoland has received over the past five years. In my mind, a Legoland is better than none at all, but that being said, I hope that the reworking can rid the park of the "concrete fair" feel and bring in that excitement and fun that I see bleeding from every crevice in all of the other parks.

Holiday World has sent us this new press release regarding their search for members of a new live cover band for the park.

I would actually love to see a combination made between the three I chose, but I'm guessing that unfortunately, (based on Robb's above explanation) the Donkey wouldn't make the cut. I voted for n7's card because I find that it has the best overall look for a membership card. I voted for J man's because of his use of a well-known TPR "icon" of sorts. My final vote was for jds03's card, purely because I think his logo is the best one I've seen in this contest out of them all.

Disney's largest resort property not tied to a theme park finally has a name! More details continue to trickle in as we get closer to 2011, including the opening of a new resort preview website found here: http://thedailydisney.com/blog/2010/01/disney-names-hawaiian-resort-aulani/ The official Disney Parks Blog has also released an update with some more information regarding the new resort: http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/01/aloha-aulani-disneys-new-destination-resort-in-hawaii/ I've also added some screen captures from the new Disney Aulani website including some concept art and construction photos of the new resort.

http://thedailydisney.com/blog/2010/01/agency-lowers-fines-for-disney-following-monorail-crash-by-20-percent/

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTOE60I0AK20100119?type=marketsNews

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/features_orlando/2010/01/aquatica-pictures-of-new-omaka-rocka-water-slide-under-construction.html

After much quiet, Universal has finally released some news regarding their South Korea project. http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business ... 8270.story It is definitely good to hear that Korea's Studios is still an active project, considering the silence surrounding the project. After seeing the incredible amount of quality and detail put into the Singapore resort, I'm definitely excited to see Korea's resort built from the ground up. It is very interesting to see the leaders of Lotte get involved; something which I think will only benefit the resort, especially in its first few years of operation.

"Paging Barry Hom... Mr. Barry Hom. Your show's revival has arrived!" In all seriousness, thanks for sharing this with us Erik! I never got to see The Making of Me during my visits to the Wonders of Life pavilion, so this is an interesting experience for me. That being said, I still prefer Martin Short when in Canada.

^The announcement came out back in August... I guess it was just overlooked in the wake of bigger news.

_____________________________________________________ Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has sent us a series of announcements and updates regarding their latest project, the Sesame Street Safari of Fun. This new family section of the park is similar in basic concept of Busch Gardens Williamsburg's Forest of Fun. The original press release reads: A second, more recent press release was also sent out regarding details of the new area: And to finish with the written information, Busch Gardens has given us a "Fun Facts" sheet with information about all of the different aspects of the Safari of Fun. This is definitely an exciting addition for Busch Gardens, and a fitting replacement for the aged Land of the Dragons. Mark Ross shows off Air Grover to the guests of the hard hat tour... Vice President of Design & Engineering Mark Rose with Bif, the construction worker from Sesame Street The final Safari of Fun logo A rendering of the entire area as it will be divided... A final rendering of Air Grover ole0.bmp The early Safari of Fun logo

Carowinds has sent us a press release about their latest charity activity in conjuction with the Dale Earnhardt Foundation: Carowinds has also uploaded some great photos of their progress, including the arrival of the ride's trains on their website: http://www.intimidator.carowinds.com/public/latest/gallery/index.cfm

^I would consider them the predecessor, but they are different in several ways. The Coaster Footage series still has music and features several POVs in each segment. The RAW series has no audio besides what is recorded with the footage you see and focuses on the rides as individual segments.

I was expecting Fright Deck.