Proposal aims to restore Jazzland on Six Flags New Orleans site

Mon, 11/28/2011 - 15:39 — Anonymous One of the eight firms to put forward
proposals for the site of the closed Six Flags New Orleans has revealed that
it plans to restore the park to its Jazzland roots. read more

Orlando's Fun Spot plans to open water park, two new roller coasters

Tue, 11/29/2011 - 15:09 — Anonymous The Fun Spot amusement park in Orlando,
Florida, is planning to open a new water park and two new roller coasters as
part of an ambitious expansion plan. read more

The Big Debate: Will the revamped Disney California Adventure be a success?

Sat, 11/26/2011 - 19:01 — Anonymous In this week's poll, we ask whether a
series of updates will be enough to draw more guests to Disney California
Adventure. read more

Preview: X-Flight at Six Flags Great America

Tue, 11/29/2011 - 02:20 — Anonymous A new breed of flying coaster soars
into Six Flags Great America in 2012.read more

Theme Park Tourist nominated for "best theme park news site" award - vote now!

Mon, 11/28/2011 - 15:36 — Anonymous We're very proud to announce that Theme
Park Tourist has been nominated for Behind the Thrills' "theme park news
website of the year" award, with voting now open. read more

Six Flags New Orleans site set to be reopened as theme park or outlet mall

Wed, 11/30/2011 - 15:47 — Anonymous New Orleans authorities have
shortlisted two bids to take over the former Six Flags New Orleans site, with
hope still alive that it could be revived as a theme park. read more

Alton Towers to host Spy Weekend on February 3-4, 2012

Thu, 11/24/2011 - 15:34 — Anonymous Alton Towers will host a special Spy
Weekend on February 3-4, 2012, featuring a range of challenges designed to
test the deductive powers of young sleuths. read more

Leviathan roller coaster continues to take shape at Canada's Wonderland

Fri, 11/25/2011 - 15:34 — Anonymous Construction work on the Leviathan
roller coaster at Canada's Wonderland is continuing at a rapid pace, with the
park's skyline being transformed by the ride's massive first drop. read more

Disney blames theme park spending for cancellation of National Harbor hotel project

Tue, 11/29/2011 - 15:16 — Anonymous Disney has blamed the cancellation of
its ambitious National Harbor hotel project near Washington D.C. on the level
of capital spending at its various theme park resorts. read more

Video: Inside the Transformers The Ride's NEST facility at Universal Studios Singapore

Thu, 11/24/2011 - 15:30 — Anonymous Universal Studios Singapore has
released a new video showing off the pre-show area for Transformers The Ride,
which will open at the park on December 3, 2011. read more

Theme Park Connection store set to open in Winter Garden, Florida

Tue, 11/29/2011 - 15:07 — Anonymous A new store selling collectible theme
park merchandise is set to open in Winter Garden, Florida on December 3,
2011, and will also offer its wares via eBay. read more

Hollywood Dreams parade to debut at Universal Studios Singapore on December 31, 2011

Thu, 11/24/2011 - 15:32 — Anonymous Universal Studios Singapore has
announced that a new parade, Hollywood Dreams, will make its debut at the
park on December 31, 2011. read more

Video: Disney California Adventure's Buena Vista Street, Cars Land previewed by Imagineers

Thu, 11/24/2011 - 15:33 — Anonymous Disney has released a new video showing
off the latest exhibits at Disney California Adventure's Blue Sky Cellar,
including models of several upcoming additions to the park. read more

Shanghai Disneyland expected to attract 10-15 million visitors annually

Fri, 11/25/2011 - 15:37 — Anonymous A senior official with the
International Academy of Tourism has claimed that Shanghai Disneyland will
attract between 10 and 15 million visitors per year when it opens. read more

Disneyland Resort Paris invites fans to take part in survey

Tue, 11/29/2011 - 15:13 — Anonymous The Disneyland Resort Paris has invited
fans to take part in a survey, as it seeks to improve its engagement with
regular visitors to its theme parks. read more

New videos show key scenes, queue for Transformers The Ride at Universal Studios Singapore

Mon, 11/28/2011 - 15:41 — Anonymous Videos of Transformers The Ride
continue to leak out ahead of its official opening on December 3, 2011, at
Universal Studios Singapore. read more

LEGOLAND Florida Water Park to open in Summer 2012

Wed, 11/30/2011 - 15:44 — Anonymous LEGOLAND Florida has revealed that it
will open a new water park in summer 2012, which will be modelledclosely on
the existing LEGOLAND Water Park in California. read more

Walt Disney World's DisneyQuest to host "cyber celebration" for New Years Eve 2011/12

Wed, 11/30/2011 - 15:48 — Anonymous Walt Disney World's DisneyQuest virtual
theme park will host a special "cyber celebration" to see in 2012. read more

Universal Studios Hollywood's CityWalk hosts Holiday Lights Spectacular for Christmas 2011

Wed, 11/30/2011 - 15:48 — Anonymous Universal Studios Hollywood's CityWalk
nighttime entertainment district has begun its Christmas 2011 celebrations,
with an all-new holiday lights show included in the line-up. read more

Disneyland Pin Trading - Hints and Tips

Thu, 12/01/2011 - 02:40 — Anonymous Learn how to trade collector pins at
Disneyland!read more

Confirmed: Log Jammer now closed permanently at Six Flags Magic Mountain

Thu, 11/03/2011 - 15:41 — Anonymous Six Flags Magic Mountain has confirmed
that one of its original rides, Log Jammer, is now closed to the public and
will not reopen. read more

Speed: The Ride to be demolished despite rescue of Las Vegas' Sahara casino

Thu, 11/03/2011 - 15:43 — Anonymous The Speed: The Ride rollercoaster at
the Sahara Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas is to be removed, despite plans
being drawn up to reopen the complex. read more

Dollywood releases "POV" video render of Wild Eagle rollercoaster

Thu, 11/03/2011 - 15:40 — Anonymous Dollywood has released two full video
renderings of the circuit of Wild Eagle, the new rollercoaster that will open
at the park in spring 2012. read more

SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa bring back Fun Cards for 2012

Thu, 11/03/2011 - 15:42 — Anonymous SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens
Tampa are to bring back the popular Fun Card ticket promotion for the 2012
season, enabling Florida and Georgia residents to save money on repeat
visits. read more

Dollywood releases "POV" video render of Wild Eagle rollercoaster

Thu, 11/03/2011 - 15:40 — Anonymous Dollywood has released two full video
renderings of the circuit of Wild Eagle, the new rollercoaster that will open
at the park in spring 2012. read more

Confirmed: Log Jammer now closed permanently at Six Flags Magic Mountain

Thu, 11/03/2011 - 15:41 — Anonymous Six Flags Magic Mountain has confirmed
that one of its original rides, Log Jammer, is now closed to the public and
will not reopen. read more

SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa bring back Fun Cards for 2012

Thu, 11/03/2011 - 15:42 — Anonymous SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens
Tampa are to bring back the popular Fun Card ticket promotion for the 2012
season, enabling Florida and Georgia residents to save money on repeat
visits. read more

Speed: The Ride to be demolished despite rescue of Las Vegas' Sahara casino

Thu, 11/03/2011 - 15:43 — Anonymous The Speed: The Ride rollercoaster at
the Sahara Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas is to be removed, despite plans
being drawn up to reopen the complex. read more

Disneyland's Unique Pest Control Program

Thu, 11/03/2011 - 02:20 — Anonymous Theme Park Tourist uncovers Disneyland
Resort's special form of pest control.read more

Disneyland's Unique Pest Control Program

Thu, 11/03/2011 - 02:20 — Anonymous Theme Park Tourist uncovers Disneyland
Resort's special form of pest control.read more

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopens at Disneyland Paris following derailment

Wed, 11/02/2011 - 15:32 — Anonymous Disneyland Paris has reopened the Big
Thunder Mountain Railroad rollercoaster, just days after a derailment forced
its closure. read more

Video: Dollywood offers sneak peek at Wild Eagle rollercoaster's circuit

Wed, 11/02/2011 - 15:35 — Anonymous Dollywood has released two teaser
videos that feature partial animations of the new Wild Eagle rollercoaster's
circuit, ahead of the ride's debut in spring 2012. read more

Orlando Thrill Park plans revived following new zoning agreement

Wed, 11/02/2011 - 15:34 — Anonymous Plans for the Orlando Thrill Park have
been revived, after the city council reached an agreement that could allow
the development to move forward. read more

Driver suspended after Hong Kong Disneyland Railroad derails

Wed, 11/02/2011 - 15:37 — Anonymous Hong Kong Disneyland has reportedly
suspended a driver on the Disneyland Railroad attraction after one its trains
left the tracks. read more

Video: Dollywood offers sneak peek at Wild Eagle rollercoaster's circuit

Wed, 11/02/2011 - 15:35 — Anonymous Dollywood has released two teaser
videos that feature partial animations of the new Wild Eagle rollercoaster's
circuit, ahead of the ride's debut in spring 2012. read more

Orlando Thrill Park plans revived following new zoning agreement

Wed, 11/02/2011 - 15:34 — Anonymous Plans for the Orlando Thrill Park have
been revived, after the city council reached an agreement that could allow
the development to move forward. read more

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopens at Disneyland Paris following derailment

Wed, 11/02/2011 - 15:32 — Anonymous Disneyland Paris has reopened the Big
Thunder Mountain Railroad rollercoaster, just days after a derailment forced
its closure. read more

Driver suspended after Hong Kong Disneyland Railroad derails

Wed, 11/02/2011 - 15:37 — Anonymous Hong Kong Disneyland has reportedly
suspended a driver on the Disneyland Railroad attraction after one its trains
left the tracks. read more

Images: Leviathan rollercoaster construction continues at Canada's Wonderland

Tue, 11/01/2011 - 15:47 — Anonymous Work to construct the new Leviathan
rollercoaster at Canada's Wonderland is continuing at a rapid pace, with
large sections of the ride's track now in place. read more

Talking Mickey makes first appearance at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom

Tue, 11/01/2011 - 15:41 — Anonymous The talking Mickey Mouse character that
was seen in testing at Disneyland last year has made his first appearance at
Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. read more

Deadline for bids on Six Flags New Orleans site passes

Tue, 11/01/2011 - 15:42 — Anonymous The deadline for bids on the site of
the closed Six Flags New Orleans theme park was reached on October 31, 2011,
with the land's future still uncertain. read more

Images: Manta rollercoaster construction begins at SeaWorld San Diego

Tue, 11/01/2011 - 15:40 — Anonymous SeaWorld San Diego has begun installing
the first sections of track for its new Manta rollercoaster, which is set to
open in spring 2012. read more

Deadline for bids on Six Flags New Orleans site passes

Tue, 11/01/2011 - 15:42 — Anonymous The deadline for bids on the site of
the closed Six Flags New Orleans theme park was reached on October 31, 2011,
with the land's future still uncertain. read more

Talking Mickey makes first appearance at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom

Tue, 11/01/2011 - 15:41 — Anonymous The talking Mickey Mouse character that
was seen in testing at Disneyland last year has made his first appearance at
Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. read more

Images: Leviathan rollercoaster construction continues at Canada's Wonderland

Tue, 11/01/2011 - 15:47 — Anonymous Work to construct the new Leviathan
rollercoaster at Canada's Wonderland is continuing at a rapid pace, with
large sections of the ride's track now in place. read more

Images: Manta rollercoaster construction begins at SeaWorld San Diego

Tue, 11/01/2011 - 15:40 — Anonymous SeaWorld San Diego has begun installing
the first sections of track for its new Manta rollercoaster, which is set to
open in spring 2012. read more