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The bus is extremely efficient and typically runs every 15 to 20 minutes, dropping guests off at the bus loop near the entrance of CityWalk. Definitely another great option, especially at the end of a long day in the parks!

The walk can be done in 10-15 minutes at a casual pace, even less time if you walk quickly.

I was watching the new episode of Star Wars Rebels last night (they don't call me "jedimaster1227" for no reason) and was pleasantly surprised to find a piece of Hollywood Studios history onscreen! Captain Rex from the original Star Tours makes an appearance on the show, and is even voiced by Paul Reubens, the original voice of the character! Just a fun tidbit for those Star Wars/Disney fans out there!

^^I'd imagine that this was something that the state could only sign off on once the rides were both operational for testing. This wasn't likely something that could be approved before that point.

I totally agree! Cars Land is the closest thing to DisneySea-levels of quality I've seen in a stateside Disney park.

It's a nice change of pace from the green, but it does look more purple at night when seen from afar.

That's one big Immelman! Here's hoping the ride ends up being a bit more like the intense B&Ms of yore (Kumba, Montu, etc...) and less like pretty much every other B&M that has been built in the last decade...

The cost of relocating a wooden coaster (disassembling, transporting, reassembling and refurbishing all wear and tear from previous usage, or in this case neglect) often outweighs the cost of building a new coaster altogether. At this point, I'd imagine that Ozark Wildcat is not likely ride again in its current location or in any others.

It'll be interesting to see if Six Flags can work with the state authorities involved to get approval for a more efficient process. Neither of these rides should have to suffer operationally in the name of over-cautiousness.

^Signage has already been pulled from the entrance of the attraction, the windows of the exit shops have been blacked out and the waterfall is completely turned off.

Tax exemption would certainly help the park into the future. It is great to see someone championing this park's future! Here's hoping the park gets enough of a break to stick around for a long time!

That first drop looks like it will be quite nice! Having not yet ridden an RMC coaster yet, I can only imagine what kind of insane airtime that this and the other new RMC monsters will deliver!

Tut's Tomb has been a non-attraction since it first opened. The conceit of having a walk thru attraction to go with Akbar and Montu was nice, but there was no particular payoff for moving thru that space and getting to the end. It has recently been used as the haunt space for the up charge house, The Experiment, which I really enjoyed last year. Considering the "attraction" doesn't add anything as it exists now, any kind of replacement would be welcome.

It still amazes me just how prominent Polin has become in the industry. Glad to see their reach continues to grow wider with this great looking project!

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/hollywood-studios/studio-backlot-tour/ The closure of the Studio Backlot Tour after September 27th, 2014 has been officially confirmed.

http://www.abudhabicityguide.com/m/news/news-details.asp?newsid=16511#.VCLScH73aK1

With most of the attractions being indoors at Universal Studios Florida, the park handles the rain quite well, with the exception of Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit!, the Woody Woodpecker roller skater and the Universal's Superstar Parade. Islands of Adventure is a little more difficult since many of the major attractions are outdoors (Dr. Doom, Hulk, Dragon Challenge, Seuss Sky Trolley, etc...). Both parks will typically run their rides in the rain and will most often shut them down when lightning has been reported within a relative distance from the park.

^Im pretty sure you'll be waiting a long time for that one...

Dubai Parks & Resorts LLC has sent us a press release regarding the recent milestone in the construction of their mega-development in Dubai!

None of that was due to popularity, it was a direct result of the ride's operating capacity. All of the other rides you mentioned have higher capacities than Maelstrom.

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/09/frozen-attraction-coming-to-epcot/

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/09/frozen-attraction-coming-to-epcot/

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/09/frozen-attraction-coming-to-epcot/

^It isn't likely that the Magic Kingdom will be receiving any major attention aside from the current hub expansion and perhaps a new castle fireworks show before the other parks in the resort do. Epcot hasn't had a major addition since Soarin', Disney's Hollywood Studios hasn't since Toy Story Mania and Disney's Animal Kingdom hasn't since Expedition Everest. It is to be expected that those parks will be focused on now that New Fantasyland is complete, and current projects announced seem to imply thst this will be the case. Animal Kingdom has Avatar, Rivers of Light, a new nighttime version Kilimanjaro Safaris and new park entertainment on the way in addition to the recently completed expansion to Harambe in the form of the relocated Festival of the Lion King show. Epcot has announced new entertainment offerings for World Showcase and it is rumored that the park may see other attractions added to the park lineup in the near future, along with one existing attraction being updated/expanded. Disney's Hollywood Studios just closed The American Idol Experience months earlier than planned along with a few other in-park venues for an unannounced reason. That coupled with the growing belief that this park will be the home of further Star Wars developments lends credence to the notion that this park will receive some work soon enough. With all of these projects in the pipeline along with ones we're surely unaware of, it looks like the Magic Kingdom is set for now.

The Universal Orlando Resort has put out a press release announcing the addition of a fifth Loews hotel to the Orlando resort!