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Some news about the pending fate of Freestyle Music Park has arisen regarding some potential investors... http://www.discovermyrtlebeach.com/freestylemusicpark/news_2010-02-01_newinvestors.cfm I can't even conceive the thought of Danny Rogers of Southern Star Amusements getting a hold of the park...

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/business_tourism_aviation/2010/02/racing-to-complete-potter-universal-boosts-spending.html

http://amusingthezillion.com/2010/01/26/scoop-zamperlas-24m-coney-island-park-to-be-named-luna-park/

It seems that the amusement industry is fully embracing the AquaLoop with more parks adding them to their list of attractions. Wet'n'Wild on the Gold Coast seems to be the next in line, upping the ante with the addition of four new slides to their park. http://themeparknewsdirect.com/australia-and-new-zealand/2010/wetnwild-confirms-aqualoop-additions

It seems that the Xanadu Meadowlands project is in trouble, and the Governor of New Jersey wants some action taken towards the project or else the property will be pulled. http://retailtrafficmag.com/news/xanadu_meadowlands_01262010/

Schlitterbahn has put out a press release announcing their newest project, set for Cedar Park, Texas. Unlike other parks in the chain, this new destination will serve as a larger resort with multiple offerings in terms of lodging, entertainment and venues.

Universal Orlando has sent us a press release regarding their upcoming Superbowl ad set to reveal some more information about the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

http://thedailydisney.com/blog/2010/01/disney-worlds-government-starts-to-spend-for-fantasyland-expansion/

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/