Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Images: Playing cards revealed for Disney's Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom game

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 15:37 — Anonymous Disney has released new images of the
playing cards that will feature in the interactive Sorcerers of the Magic
Kingdom game at Walt Disney World. read more

Star Wars Weekends to return to Disney's Hollywood Studios in May and June 2012

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 15:38 — Anonymous Walt Disney World has revealed that the
popular Star Wars Weekends will return to Disney's Hollywood Studios from May
18 - June 10, 2012. read more

Video, Image: Kings Dominion and Carowinds continue WindSeeker construction race

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 15:36 — Anonymous Kings Dominion and Carowinds are both
making progress on the installation of their new WindSeeker spinning tower
rides, which will open in spring 2012. read more

Video, Image: Kings Dominion and Carowinds continue WindSeeker construction race

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 15:36 — Anonymous Kings Dominion and Carowinds are both
making progress on the installation of their new WindSeeker spinning tower
rides, which will open in spring 2012. read more

Images: Playing cards revealed for Disney's Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom game

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 15:37 — Anonymous Disney has released new images of the
playing cards that will feature in the interactive Sorcerers of the Magic
Kingdom game at Walt Disney World. read more

Star Wars Weekends to return to Disney's Hollywood Studios in May and June 2012

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 15:38 — Anonymous Walt Disney World has revealed that the
popular Star Wars Weekends will return to Disney's Hollywood Studios from May
18 - June 10, 2012. read more

Monday, January 30, 2012

Video, Images: Paultons Park to open Magma drop tower ride in 2012

Mon, 01/30/2012 - 23:18 — Anonymous Paultons Park has confirmed that its
new ride for 2012, Magma, will be a drop tower themed around an erupting
volcano. read more

Video, Images: Paultons Park to open Magma drop tower ride in 2012

Mon, 01/30/2012 - 23:18 — Anonymous Paultons Park has confirmed that its
new ride for 2012, Magma, will be a drop tower themed around an erupting
volcano. read more

Disney releases first "photo-realistic" image of Radiator Springs Racers vehicles

Mon, 01/30/2012 - 15:34 — Anonymous The first photo-realistic image of the
ride vehicles that will be used on the $200 million Radiator Springs Racers
ride at Disney California Adventure has been released. read more

Disney releases first "photo-realistic" image of Radiator Springs Racers vehicles

Mon, 01/30/2012 - 15:34 — Anonymous The first photo-realistic image of the
ride vehicles that will be used on the $200 million Radiator Springs Racers
ride at Disney California Adventure has been released. read more

Paultons Park releases new teaser image for Magma attraction

Mon, 01/30/2012 - 15:33 — Anonymous Paultons Park has released a new teaser
image for its new ride for 2012, Magma, which is set to feature a dinosaur
theme. read more

Video: Busch Gardens Williamsburg gears up for Verbolten roller coaster testing

Mon, 01/30/2012 - 15:34 — Anonymous Busch Gardens Williamsburg has released
a new video update on the construction of its new multi-launch roller coaster
for 2012, Verbolten. read more

Images: LEGOLAND Florida releases full details of water park ahead of May 2012 debut

Mon, 01/30/2012 - 15:37 — Anonymous LEGOLAND Florida has released new
details and images of its planned water park, which is expected to open to
the public in May 2012. read more

Paultons Park releases new teaser image for Magma attraction

Mon, 01/30/2012 - 15:33 — Anonymous Paultons Park has released a new teaser
image for its new ride for 2012, Magma, which is set to feature a dinosaur
theme. read more

Video: Busch Gardens Williamsburg gears up for Verbolten roller coaster testing

Mon, 01/30/2012 - 15:34 — Anonymous Busch Gardens Williamsburg has released
a new video update on the construction of its new multi-launch roller coaster
for 2012, Verbolten. read more

Images: LEGOLAND Florida releases full details of water park ahead of May 2012 debut

Mon, 01/30/2012 - 15:37 — Anonymous LEGOLAND Florida has released new
details and images of its planned water park, which is expected to open to
the public in May 2012. read more

Saturday, January 28, 2012

The Big Debate: Will Universal's Cinematic Spectacular be more than a Disney rip-off?

Sat, 01/28/2012 - 17:38 — Anonymous In this week's poll, we ask whether
Universal Studios Florida's new night-time spectacular will rise above
comparisons with Disney's World of Color. read more

The Big Debate: Will Universal's Cinematic Spectacular be more than a Disney rip-off?

Sat, 01/28/2012 - 17:38 — Anonymous In this week's poll, we ask whether
Universal Studios Florida's new night-time spectacular will rise above
comparisons with Disney's World of Color. read more

Friday, January 27, 2012

Orlando's Wet 'n Wild water park to open kids' water play area in Summer 2012

Fri, 01/27/2012 - 15:39 — Anonymous The Wet 'n Wild water park on Orlando's
International Drive will debut an all-new kids' water play area in Summer
2012, featuring a range of interactive experiences. read more

Video: Dollywood's Wild Eagle coaster set to be ready for March 24, 2012 debut

Fri, 01/27/2012 - 15:40 — Anonymous Dollywood has revealed that
construction of its highly-anticipated Wild Eagle roller coaster is on track,
with the ride set to open to the public on March 24, 2012. read more

Image: Busch Gardens Williamsburg installs final track piece for Verbolten roller coaster

Fri, 01/27/2012 - 15:42 — Anonymous Busch Gardens Williamsburg has
installed the final piece of track in the circuit of Verbolten, the
multi-launch roller coaster that will open at the park in spring 2012. read
more

Orlando's Wet 'n Wild water park to open kids' water play area in Summer 2012

Fri, 01/27/2012 - 15:39 — Anonymous The Wet 'n Wild water park on Orlando's
International Drive will debut an all-new kids' water play area in Summer
2012, featuring a range of interactive experiences. read more

Video: Dollywood's Wild Eagle coaster set to be ready for March 24, 2012 debut

Fri, 01/27/2012 - 15:40 — Anonymous Dollywood has revealed that
construction of its highly-anticipated Wild Eagle roller coaster is on track,
with the ride set to open to the public on March 24, 2012. read more

Image: Busch Gardens Williamsburg installs final track piece for Verbolten roller coaster

Fri, 01/27/2012 - 15:42 — Anonymous Busch Gardens Williamsburg has
installed the final piece of track in the circuit of Verbolten, the
multi-launch roller coaster that will open at the park in spring 2012. read
more

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Images, Video: Upgraded Amazing Adventures of Spiderman to open at Islands of Adventure in March 2012

Thu, 01/26/2012 - 15:35 — Anonymous Universal Orlando has confirmed that an
upgraded version of the Amazing Adventures of Spiderman attraction will open
at Islands of Adventure in March 2012. read more

Hollywood Drive-In Golf, updated Blue Man Group show to open at Universal Orlando's CityWalk in February 2012

Thu, 01/26/2012 - 15:43 — Anonymous The Universal Orlando Resort's CityWalk
night-time entertainment district will debut the Hollywood Drive-In Golf
attraction and an updated version of the Blue Man Group show in February
2012. read more

Universal's Cinematic Spectacular coming to Universal Studios Florida in Spring 2012

Thu, 01/26/2012 - 15:33 — Anonymous A new water, lights and projection show
dubbed Universal's Cinematic Spectacular will debut at Universal Studios
Florida in Spring 2012. read more

Images: Universal Superstar Parade to debut at Universal Studios Florida in Spring 2012

Thu, 01/26/2012 - 15:31 — Anonymous Universal Studios Florida will debut
its new Universal Superstar Parade in Spring 2012, featuring a range of
popular characters. read more

Universal's Cinematic Spectacular coming to Universal Studios Florida in Spring 2012

Thu, 01/26/2012 - 15:33 — Anonymous A new water, lights and projection show
dubbed Universal's Cinematic Spectacular will debut at Universal Studios
Florida in Spring 2012. read more

Images, Video: Upgraded Amazing Adventures of Spiderman to open at Islands of Adventure in March 2012

Thu, 01/26/2012 - 15:35 — Anonymous Universal Orlando has confirmed that an
upgraded version of the Amazing Adventures of Spiderman attraction will open
at Islands of Adventure in March 2012. read more

Images: New details of Universal Studios Florida's Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem revealed

Thu, 01/26/2012 - 15:38 — Anonymous New details and concept artwork have
been released for the Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem attraction, which will
open at Universal Studios Florida in summer 2012. read more

Images: New details of Universal Studios Florida's Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem revealed

Thu, 01/26/2012 - 15:38 — Anonymous New details and concept artwork have
been released for the Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem attraction, which will
open at Universal Studios Florida in summer 2012. read more

Images: Universal Superstar Parade to debut at Universal Studios Florida in Spring 2012

Thu, 01/26/2012 - 15:31 — Anonymous Universal Studios Florida will debut
its new Universal Superstar Parade in Spring 2012, featuring a range of
popular characters. read more

Hollywood Drive-In Golf, updated Blue Man Group show to open at Universal Orlando's CityWalk in February 2012

Thu, 01/26/2012 - 15:43 — Anonymous The Universal Orlando Resort's CityWalk
night-time entertainment district will debut the Hollywood Drive-In Golf
attraction and an updated version of the Blue Man Group show in February
2012. read more

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

What is Disney Doing With RFID at its Theme Parks?

Wed, 01/25/2012 - 22:00 — Anonymous Could a grain of rice gain you access
to a Disney theme park?read more

What is Disney Doing With RFID at its Theme Parks?

Wed, 01/25/2012 - 22:00 — Anonymous Could a grain of rice gain you access
to a Disney theme park?read more

Video: Latest teaser for Transformers: The Ride released by Universal Studios Hollywood

Wed, 01/25/2012 - 15:35 — Anonymous Universal Studios Hollywood has
released the latest in a series of teaser videos for its new attraction for
2012, Transformers: The Ride - 3D. read more

Video: Latest teaser for Transformers: The Ride released by Universal Studios Hollywood

Wed, 01/25/2012 - 15:35 — Anonymous Universal Studios Hollywood has
released the latest in a series of teaser videos for its new attraction for
2012, Transformers: The Ride - 3D. read more

Alton Towers reveals first interior images of Nemesis Sub-Terra

Wed, 01/25/2012 - 15:34 — Anonymous Alton Towers has launched a new Twitter
account dedicated to the new Nemesis Sub-Terra attraction, which will debut
on March 24, 2012. read more

Thorpe Park: Dummies "lost limbs" during test run on The Swarm roller coaster

Wed, 01/25/2012 - 19:34 — Anonymous In its latest marketing stunt, Thorpe
Park has released a story claiming that test dummies on its new roller
coaster, The Swarm, have lost limbs while traversing the ride's circuit. read
more

Alton Towers reveals first interior images of Nemesis Sub-Terra

Wed, 01/25/2012 - 15:34 — Anonymous Alton Towers has launched a new Twitter
account dedicated to the new Nemesis Sub-Terra attraction, which will debut
on March 24, 2012. read more

Thorpe Park: Dummies "lost limbs" during test run on The Swarm roller coaster

Wed, 01/25/2012 - 19:34 — Anonymous In its latest marketing stunt, Thorpe
Park has released a story claiming that test dummies on its new roller
coaster, The Swarm, have lost limbs while traversing the ride's circuit. read
more

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Image: Kings Dominion begins installing WindSeeker tower pieces

Tue, 01/24/2012 - 15:57 — Anonymous Kings Dominion has begun to install the
first pieces of WindSeeker, the new spinning tower ride that will open at the
park in spring 2012. read more

Image: WindSeeker spinning tower ride "goes vertical" at Carowinds

Tue, 01/24/2012 - 15:58 — Anonymous Carowinds has installed the first tower
section for its WindSeeker ride, which will take guests on a gravity-defying
spin above the park when it debuts in spring 2012. read more

Image: WindSeeker spinning tower ride "goes vertical" at Carowinds

Tue, 01/24/2012 - 15:58 — Anonymous Carowinds has installed the first tower
section for its WindSeeker ride, which will take guests on a gravity-defying
spin above the park when it debuts in spring 2012. read more

Image: Holiday World installs giant Mammoth water coaster sections ahead of 2012 debut

Tue, 01/24/2012 - 15:54 — Anonymous Holiday World has released a new image
showing construction work on its new Mammoth ride, which will become the
longest water coaster in the world when it opens in May 2012. read more

Image: Holiday World installs giant Mammoth water coaster sections ahead of 2012 debut

Tue, 01/24/2012 - 15:54 — Anonymous Holiday World has released a new image
showing construction work on its new Mammoth ride, which will become the
longest water coaster in the world when it opens in May 2012. read more

Image: Kings Dominion begins installing WindSeeker tower pieces

Tue, 01/24/2012 - 15:57 — Anonymous Kings Dominion has begun to install the
first pieces of WindSeeker, the new spinning tower ride that will open at the
park in spring 2012. read more

Monday, January 23, 2012

5 Spells that the Warner Bros. Studio Tour will Cast on Harry Potter Fans

Tue, 01/24/2012 - 01:16 — Anonymous Theme Park Tourist's preview of the new
Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio Tour in London.read more

5 Spells that the Warner Bros. Studio Tour will Cast on Harry Potter Fans

Tue, 01/24/2012 - 01:16 — Anonymous Theme Park Tourist's preview of the new
Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio Tour in London.read more

La Ronde to open Vol Ultime spinning tower ride in 2012

Mon, 01/23/2012 - 15:37 — Anonymous La Ronde has revealed that it will
become the latest Six Flags park to open a version of the SkyScreamer
spinning tower ride in 2012, with the debut of Vol Ultime. read more

Former French minister plans "Napoleon theme park" dubbed "Napoleonland"

Mon, 01/23/2012 - 15:40 — Anonymous A French politician is reportedly
planning on opening a hybrid theme park-museum dubbed "Napeoleonland", in
honour of the country's former emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. read more

New details revealed of Dollywood's Nashville water and snow park

Mon, 01/23/2012 - 15:38 — Anonymous New details have been revealed of the
water and snow park that Dollywood plans to build in Nashville, with the
attraction set to be split into two main areas. read more

Work begins to replace Jaws with Harry Potter at Universal Studios Florida

Mon, 01/23/2012 - 15:36 — Anonymous Universal Studios Florida has begun
work to remove the shuttered Jaws ride, as it prepares to install a new land
based on London as seen in the Harry Potter movies. read more

Work begins to replace Jaws with Harry Potter at Universal Studios Florida

Mon, 01/23/2012 - 15:36 — Anonymous Universal Studios Florida has begun
work to remove the shuttered Jaws ride, as it prepares to install a new land
based on London as seen in the Harry Potter movies. read more

New details revealed of Dollywood's Nashville water and snow park

Mon, 01/23/2012 - 15:38 — Anonymous New details have been revealed of the
water and snow park that Dollywood plans to build in Nashville, with the
attraction set to be split into two main areas. read more

Former French minister plans "Napoleon theme park" dubbed "Napoleonland"

Mon, 01/23/2012 - 15:40 — Anonymous A French politician is reportedly
planning on opening a hybrid theme park-museum dubbed "Napeoleonland", in
honour of the country's former emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. read more

La Ronde to open Vol Ultime spinning tower ride in 2012

Mon, 01/23/2012 - 15:37 — Anonymous La Ronde has revealed that it will
become the latest Six Flags park to open a version of the SkyScreamer
spinning tower ride in 2012, with the debut of Vol Ultime. read more

Saturday, January 21, 2012

The Big Debate: Will Ratatouille be enough to revive Walt Disney Studios, Paris?

Sat, 01/21/2012 - 18:43 — Anonymous In this week's poll, we ask whether the
addition of a new dark ride based on Pixar's Ratatouille will be enough to
revive Walt Disney Studios, Paris. read more

The Big Debate: Will Ratatouille be enough to revive Walt Disney Studios, Paris?

Sat, 01/21/2012 - 18:43 — Anonymous In this week's poll, we ask whether the
addition of a new dark ride based on Pixar's Ratatouille will be enough to
revive Walt Disney Studios, Paris. read more

Friday, January 20, 2012

Images: Universal Orlando reveals Hobgoblin's new look for updated Spiderman ride

Fri, 01/20/2012 - 15:55 — Anonymous The Universal Orlando Resort has
released an image showing off a new look for the villainous Hobgoblin as he
will appear in an updated version of The Amazing Adventures of Spiderman.
read more

Canada's Wonderland to auction off first rides on Leviathan roller coaster

Fri, 01/20/2012 - 15:56 — Anonymous Canada's Wonderland is to auction off
seats on the first rides on its highly-anticipated Leviathan roller coaster,
which is due to open on April 27, 2012. read more

LEGOLAND California to open Pirate Reef water ride in Summer 2012

Fri, 01/20/2012 - 15:24 — Anonymous LEGOLAND California has revealed that
it will open a new shoot-the-chutes water ride, dubbed Pirate Reef, in summer
2012. read more

Dollywood to open "water and snow theme park" in Nashville

Fri, 01/20/2012 - 15:57 — Anonymous Dollywood has announced that it will
take 50 percent ownership in a new "water and snow theme park" that will
debut in Nashville in summer 2014. read more

Canada's Wonderland to auction off first rides on Leviathan roller coaster

Fri, 01/20/2012 - 15:56 — Anonymous Canada's Wonderland is to auction off
seats on the first rides on its highly-anticipated Leviathan roller coaster,
which is due to open on April 27, 2012. read more

Images: Universal Orlando reveals Hobgoblin's new look for updated Spiderman ride

Fri, 01/20/2012 - 15:55 — Anonymous The Universal Orlando Resort has
released an image showing off a new look for the villainous Hobgoblin as he
will appear in an updated version of The Amazing Adventures of Spiderman.
read more

LEGOLAND California to open Pirate Reef water ride in Summer 2012

Fri, 01/20/2012 - 15:24 — Anonymous LEGOLAND California has revealed that
it will open a new shoot-the-chutes water ride, dubbed Pirate Reef, in summer
2012. read more

Dollywood to open "water and snow theme park" in Nashville

Fri, 01/20/2012 - 15:57 — Anonymous Dollywood has announced that it will
take 50 percent ownership in a new "water and snow theme park" that will
debut in Nashville in summer 2014. read more

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Images: WindSeeker tower arrives at Carowinds ahead of Spring 2012 debut

Thu, 01/19/2012 - 15:11 — Anonymous Carowinds has revealed that the parts
for its new WindSeeker spinning tower ride have begun to arrive on site,
ahead of the attraction's debut in spring 2012. read more

World of Color to close at Disney California Adventure from January 23-26, 2012

Thu, 01/19/2012 - 15:15 — Anonymous The World of Color show at Disney
California Adventure, which has been closed for the past few days, will also
be out of action from January 23-26, 2012. read more

Exotic Driving Experience debuts at Walt Disney World Speedway

Thu, 01/19/2012 - 15:13 — Anonymous Guests at Walt Disney World can now
take part in a new driving experience that offers them the chance to get
behind the wheel of a range of high-speed sports cars. read more

Images: WindSeeker tower arrives at Carowinds ahead of Spring 2012 debut

Thu, 01/19/2012 - 15:11 — Anonymous Carowinds has revealed that the parts
for its new WindSeeker spinning tower ride have begun to arrive on site,
ahead of the attraction's debut in spring 2012. read more

Exotic Driving Experience debuts at Walt Disney World Speedway

Thu, 01/19/2012 - 15:13 — Anonymous Guests at Walt Disney World can now
take part in a new driving experience that offers them the chance to get
behind the wheel of a range of high-speed sports cars. read more

World of Color to close at Disney California Adventure from January 23-26, 2012

Thu, 01/19/2012 - 15:15 — Anonymous The World of Color show at Disney
California Adventure, which has been closed for the past few days, will also
be out of action from January 23-26, 2012. read more

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Chessington World of Adventures to open Madagascar show, safari experience in 2012

Wed, 01/18/2012 - 15:47 — Anonymous Chessington World of Adventures has
submitted plans to open two new attractions for the 2012 season, including a
"safari experience" and a live show based on the Madagascar movies. read more

Video: The Swarm roller coaster takes test run at Thorpe Park

Wed, 01/18/2012 - 15:41 — Anonymous Thorpe Park has released an official
video of The Swarm roller coaster undergoing a test run, ahead of its debut
at the park on March 15, 2012. read more

Universal Orlando Resort set to announce new attractions on January 25, 2012

Wed, 01/18/2012 - 15:44 — Anonymous The Universal Orlando Resort is set to
reveal details of a range of new and updated attractions via an
invitation-only webcast on January 25, 2012. read more

Images: Manta roller coaster trains arrive at SeaWorld San Diego

Wed, 01/18/2012 - 15:46 — Anonymous SeaWorld San Diego has released new
images showing off the trains for Manta, the new launched roller coaster that
will open at the park in 2012. read more

Chessington World of Adventures to open Madagascar show, safari experience in 2012

Wed, 01/18/2012 - 15:47 — Anonymous Chessington World of Adventures has
submitted plans to open two new attractions for the 2012 season, including a
"safari experience" and a live show based on the Madagascar movies. read more

Images: Manta roller coaster trains arrive at SeaWorld San Diego

Wed, 01/18/2012 - 15:46 — Anonymous SeaWorld San Diego has released new
images showing off the trains for Manta, the new launched roller coaster that
will open at the park in 2012. read more

Video: The Swarm roller coaster takes test run at Thorpe Park

Wed, 01/18/2012 - 15:41 — Anonymous Thorpe Park has released an official
video of The Swarm roller coaster undergoing a test run, ahead of its debut
at the park on March 15, 2012. read more

Universal Orlando Resort set to announce new attractions on January 25, 2012

Wed, 01/18/2012 - 15:44 — Anonymous The Universal Orlando Resort is set to
reveal details of a range of new and updated attractions via an
invitation-only webcast on January 25, 2012. read more

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Confirmed: Enterprise and Submission to be closed at Alton Towers throughout 2012

Tue, 01/17/2012 - 15:55 — Anonymous Alton Towers has confirmed that it will
close the Enterprise and Submission rides in the X Sector area of the park
for the entirety of the 2012 season. read more

Confirmed: Enterprise and Submission to be closed at Alton Towers throughout 2012

Tue, 01/17/2012 - 15:55 — Anonymous Alton Towers has confirmed that it will
close the Enterprise and Submission rides in the X Sector area of the park
for the entirety of the 2012 season. read more

Video: Disneyland Paris previews Disney Dreams show, new parade for 2012

Tue, 01/17/2012 - 15:43 — Anonymous Disneyland Paris has released a video
which reveals a flood of new details of Disney Dreams, the new night-time
show that will debut at the park in 2012. read more

Rumour: Alton Towers to close Enterprise and Submission for 2012 season

Tue, 01/17/2012 - 15:40 — Anonymous Rumours have emerged that Alton Towers
will close the Enterprise and Submission rides in the X Sector area of the
park for the entirety of the 2012 season. read more

Holiday World owners in talks over Kentucky Kingdom rescue

Tue, 01/17/2012 - 15:41 — Anonymous The owners of Holiday World are
reportedly in talks over a potential takeover bid for the shuttered Kentucky
Kingdom theme park. read more

Holiday World owners in talks over Kentucky Kingdom rescue

Tue, 01/17/2012 - 15:41 — Anonymous The owners of Holiday World are
reportedly in talks over a potential takeover bid for the shuttered Kentucky
Kingdom theme park. read more

Video: Disneyland Paris previews Disney Dreams show, new parade for 2012

Tue, 01/17/2012 - 15:43 — Anonymous Disneyland Paris has released a video
which reveals a flood of new details of Disney Dreams, the new night-time
show that will debut at the park in 2012. read more

Rumour: Alton Towers to close Enterprise and Submission for 2012 season

Tue, 01/17/2012 - 15:40 — Anonymous Rumours have emerged that Alton Towers
will close the Enterprise and Submission rides in the X Sector area of the
park for the entirety of the 2012 season. read more

Monday, January 16, 2012

"That Castle Looks Familiar!" - The Top 5 Asian Disneyland Clones

Tue, 01/17/2012 - 00:20 — Anonymous With Shanghai Disneyland in the works,
it's high time to size up the competition.read more

"That Castle Looks Familiar!" - The Top 5 Asian Disneyland Clones

Tue, 01/17/2012 - 00:20 — Anonymous With Shanghai Disneyland in the works,
it's high time to size up the competition.read more

Video: Fan's model shows Alton Towers' SW7 roller coaster's circuit

Mon, 01/16/2012 - 15:36 — Anonymous An Alton Towers fan has released a
video showing off a detailed 3D model of the park's new roller coaster for
2013, codenamed "SW7". read more

New concept art released for Nemesis Sub-Terra at Alton Towers

Mon, 01/16/2012 - 15:38 — Anonymous Alton Towers has released new concept
art for its new ride for 2012, Nemesis Sub-Terra, which is due to open to the
public on March 24. read more

Thorpe Park begins testing of The Swarm roller coaster ahead of March 2012 debut

Mon, 01/16/2012 - 15:40 — Anonymous Thorpe Park has begun testing of its
new roller coaster for 2012, The Swarm, with photos appearing online that
show the ride's heavily-themed trains traversing its circuit. read more

Disneyland Paris to begin construction of Ratatouille ride at Walt Disney Studios

Mon, 01/16/2012 - 15:41 — Anonymous The Disneyland Resort Paris has posted
a sign at the Walt Disney Studios theme park which confirms that it is to
start construction of a dark ride based on Pixar's Ratatouille. read more

Disneyland Paris to begin construction of Ratatouille ride at Walt Disney Studios

Mon, 01/16/2012 - 15:41 — Anonymous The Disneyland Resort Paris has posted
a sign at the Walt Disney Studios theme park which confirms that it is to
start construction of a dark ride based on Pixar's Ratatouille. read more

Thorpe Park begins testing of The Swarm roller coaster ahead of March 2012 debut

Mon, 01/16/2012 - 15:40 — Anonymous Thorpe Park has begun testing of its
new roller coaster for 2012, The Swarm, with photos appearing online that
show the ride's heavily-themed trains traversing its circuit. read more

Video: Fan's model shows Alton Towers' SW7 roller coaster's circuit

Mon, 01/16/2012 - 15:36 — Anonymous An Alton Towers fan has released a
video showing off a detailed 3D model of the park's new roller coaster for
2013, codenamed "SW7". read more

New concept art released for Nemesis Sub-Terra at Alton Towers

Mon, 01/16/2012 - 15:38 — Anonymous Alton Towers has released new concept
art for its new ride for 2012, Nemesis Sub-Terra, which is due to open to the
public on March 24. read more

Saturday, January 14, 2012

The Big Debate: What do you think of Alton Towers' SW7 roller coaster plans?

Sat, 01/14/2012 - 16:59 — Anonymous This week's poll asks for your views on
the plans for Alton Towers' new SW7 roller coaster for 2013. read more

The Big Debate: What do you think of Alton Towers' SW7 roller coaster plans?

Sat, 01/14/2012 - 16:59 — Anonymous This week's poll asks for your views on
the plans for Alton Towers' new SW7 roller coaster for 2013. read more

Friday, January 13, 2012

Efteling to launch Aquanura water show on May 31, 2012

Fri, 01/13/2012 - 15:47 — Anonymous Efteling will launch a new €19
million show dubbed Aquanura on May 31, 2012, which is set to become the
third largest water display in the world. read more

Drayton Manor reports record attendance figures for 2012

Fri, 01/13/2012 - 15:44 — Anonymous Drayton Manor received more than 1.2
million visitors during its 2011 season, making it the most successful year
for the theme park in more than 60 years. read more

Universal Orlando reveals concert line-up for 2012 Mardi Gras events

Fri, 01/13/2012 - 15:42 — Anonymous The Universal Orlando Resort has
revealed the full line-up for its 2012 Mardi Gras concerts, with several
major acts set to perform. read more

Universal Orlando reveals concert line-up for 2012 Mardi Gras events

Fri, 01/13/2012 - 15:42 — Anonymous The Universal Orlando Resort has
revealed the full line-up for its 2012 Mardi Gras concerts, with several
major acts set to perform. read more

Shanghai Disneyland "to be cheaper" than Hong Kong Disneyland

Fri, 01/13/2012 - 15:43 — Anonymous Shanghai Disneyland will be cheaper to
visit than Hong Kong Disneyland when it makes its debut in 2015, according to
a senior local government official. read more

Shanghai Disneyland "to be cheaper" than Hong Kong Disneyland

Fri, 01/13/2012 - 15:43 — Anonymous Shanghai Disneyland will be cheaper to
visit than Hong Kong Disneyland when it makes its debut in 2015, according to
a senior local government official. read more

Efteling to launch Aquanura water show on May 31, 2012

Fri, 01/13/2012 - 15:47 — Anonymous Efteling will launch a new €19
million show dubbed Aquanura on May 31, 2012, which is set to become the
third largest water display in the world. read more

Drayton Manor reports record attendance figures for 2012

Fri, 01/13/2012 - 15:44 — Anonymous Drayton Manor received more than 1.2
million visitors during its 2011 season, making it the most successful year
for the theme park in more than 60 years. read more

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Disney loans Disneyland Paris €150 million to build Ratatouille dark ride

Thu, 01/12/2012 - 15:53 — Anonymous Disney is to loan the Disneyland Resort
Paris up to €150 million, with the money widely expected to be used to
install the long-rumored Ratatouille dark ride at Walt Disney Studios. read
more

Mad T Party show to replace ElecTRONica at Disney California Adventure

Thu, 01/12/2012 - 15:51 — Anonymous Disney has confirmed that the nighttime
ElecTRONica show at Disney California will be replaced in summer 2012 by a
new addition based on Alice in Wonderland. read more

Mad T Party show to replace ElecTRONica at Disney California Adventure

Thu, 01/12/2012 - 15:51 — Anonymous Disney has confirmed that the nighttime
ElecTRONica show at Disney California will be replaced in summer 2012 by a
new addition based on Alice in Wonderland. read more

Images: Disney launches Cars Land website, reveals new ride details

Thu, 01/12/2012 - 15:50 — Anonymous Disney has launched a new website
dedicated to Cars Land, the Pixar-inspired expansion that is due to debut at
Disney California Adventure in summer 2012. read more

Images: Disney launches Cars Land website, reveals new ride details

Thu, 01/12/2012 - 15:50 — Anonymous Disney has launched a new website
dedicated to Cars Land, the Pixar-inspired expansion that is due to debut at
Disney California Adventure in summer 2012. read more

Video: Busch Gardens Williamsburg releases teaser trailer for Verbolten roller coaster

Thu, 01/12/2012 - 15:48 — Anonymous Busch Gardens Williamsburg has released
a new teaser video for Verbolten, the multi-launch roller coaster that will
open at the park in spring 2012. read more

Video: Busch Gardens Williamsburg releases teaser trailer for Verbolten roller coaster

Thu, 01/12/2012 - 15:48 — Anonymous Busch Gardens Williamsburg has released
a new teaser video for Verbolten, the multi-launch roller coaster that will
open at the park in spring 2012. read more

Disney loans Disneyland Paris €150 million to build Ratatouille dark ride

Thu, 01/12/2012 - 15:53 — Anonymous Disney is to loan the Disneyland Resort
Paris up to €150 million, with the money widely expected to be used to
install the long-rumored Ratatouille dark ride at Walt Disney Studios. read
more

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Images: The Swarm roller coaster's trains unveiled by Thorpe Park

Wed, 01/11/2012 - 15:17 — Anonymous Thorpe Park has released a new set of
images showing off the winged trains for its new roller coaster for 2012, The
Swarm. read more

Images: The Swarm roller coaster's trains unveiled by Thorpe Park

Wed, 01/11/2012 - 15:17 — Anonymous Thorpe Park has released a new set of
images showing off the winged trains for its new roller coaster for 2012, The
Swarm. read more

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Hong Kong Disneyland narrows losses, boosts attendance in 2011

Tue, 01/10/2012 - 15:31 — Anonymous Hong Kong Disneyland has revealed that
it narrowed its net loss during 2011 to HK$237 million (US$30.5 million),
aided by a 13% boost in attendance. read more

Hong Kong Disneyland narrows losses, boosts attendance in 2011

Tue, 01/10/2012 - 15:31 — Anonymous Hong Kong Disneyland has revealed that
it narrowed its net loss during 2011 to HK$237 million (US$30.5 million),
aided by a 13% boost in attendance. read more

Video: Universal Studios Hollywood releases new Transformers: The Ride teaser

Tue, 01/10/2012 - 15:09 — Anonymous Universal Studios Hollywood has
released the latest teaser video for Transformers: The Ride - 3D, which will
debut at the park in May 2012. read more

Video: Universal Studios Hollywood releases new Transformers: The Ride teaser

Tue, 01/10/2012 - 15:09 — Anonymous Universal Studios Hollywood has
released the latest teaser video for Transformers: The Ride - 3D, which will
debut at the park in May 2012. read more

Monday, January 9, 2012

Video: Guests test Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom game at Walt Disney World

Mon, 01/09/2012 - 15:14 — Anonymous Guests at Walt Disney World's Magic
Kingdom have been given the chance to test the park's latest addition,
role-playing game Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom. read more

Walt Disney World confirms Chevrolet makeover for Epcot's Test Track

Mon, 01/09/2012 - 15:08 — Anonymous Walt Disney World has confirmed that it
will undertake a major overhaul of Epcot's Test Track, which will see
Chevrolet vehicles and branding added to the ride. read more

Images: Cars Land construction nearing completion at Disney California Adventure

Mon, 01/09/2012 - 15:17 — Anonymous Disney has released a new set of images
showing progress on the Cars Land expansion at Disney California Adventure,
which show that the project is nearing completion. read more

Confirmed: Disneyland's Matterhorn to receive new 3-seat bobsleds

Mon, 01/09/2012 - 15:21 — Anonymous Disneyland has confirmed that it will
replace the Matterhorn Bobsleds roller coaster's ride vehicles with a new
fleet, which will be up-and-running in summer 2012. read more

Walt Disney World confirms Chevrolet makeover for Epcot's Test Track

Mon, 01/09/2012 - 15:08 — Anonymous Walt Disney World has confirmed that it
will undertake a major overhaul of Epcot's Test Track, which will see
Chevrolet vehicles and branding added to the ride. read more

Video: Guests test Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom game at Walt Disney World

Mon, 01/09/2012 - 15:14 — Anonymous Guests at Walt Disney World's Magic
Kingdom have been given the chance to test the park's latest addition,
role-playing game Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom. read more

Images: Cars Land construction nearing completion at Disney California Adventure

Mon, 01/09/2012 - 15:17 — Anonymous Disney has released a new set of images
showing progress on the Cars Land expansion at Disney California Adventure,
which show that the project is nearing completion. read more

Confirmed: Disneyland's Matterhorn to receive new 3-seat bobsleds

Mon, 01/09/2012 - 15:21 — Anonymous Disneyland has confirmed that it will
replace the Matterhorn Bobsleds roller coaster's ride vehicles with a new
fleet, which will be up-and-running in summer 2012. read more

Saturday, January 7, 2012

The Big Debate: Which new theme park attraction for 2012 are you most excited about?

Sat, 01/07/2012 - 16:50 — Anonymous In this week's poll, we ask which new
theme park attraction for 2012 you are most looking forward to. read more

The Big Debate: Which new theme park attraction for 2012 are you most excited about?

Sat, 01/07/2012 - 16:50 — Anonymous In this week's poll, we ask which new
theme park attraction for 2012 you are most looking forward to. read more

Friday, January 6, 2012

Images: Plans unveiled for Alton Towers' new SW7 roller coaster for 2013

Fri, 01/06/2012 - 15:28 — Anonymous Alton Towers has submitted a planning
application for its world's-first SW7 roller coaster, which is set to feature
a huge number of inversions in its compact circuit. read more

Images: Plans unveiled for Alton Towers' new SW7 roller coaster for 2013

Fri, 01/06/2012 - 15:28 — Anonymous Alton Towers has submitted a planning
application for its world's-first SW7 roller coaster, which is set to feature
a huge number of inversions in its compact circuit. read more

Paramount's "Spain's largest theme park" project set to receive property boost

Fri, 01/06/2012 - 15:15 — Anonymous The project to build a
Paramount-branded theme park in Spain is set to receive a boost, with its
backers set to secure a €15.8 million deal for the land that will host the
park. read more

Paramount's "Spain's largest theme park" project set to receive property boost

Fri, 01/06/2012 - 15:15 — Anonymous The project to build a
Paramount-branded theme park in Spain is set to receive a boost, with its
backers set to secure a €15.8 million deal for the land that will host the
park. read more

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Video: Imagineers recreate Cars' Ramone for Disney's Art of Animation Resort

Thu, 01/05/2012 - 15:42 — Anonymous Walt Disney World has released the
latest in a series of videos showing off progress on the new Disney's Art of
Animation Resort, which will open on May 31, 2012. read more

Video: Full render of Radiator Springs Racers ride at Disney California Adventure "leaked"

Thu, 01/05/2012 - 15:41 — Anonymous A video has emerged online which
purports to show a full rendering of the ride experience for Radiator Springs
Racers, the headline attraction of the Cars Land expansion at Disney
California Adventure. read more

Jolly Holiday Bakery Café to open at Disneyland on January 7, 2012

Thu, 01/05/2012 - 15:41 — Anonymous Disneyland has confirmed that the new
Jolly Holiday Bakery Café will open in the park's Main Street, USA area on
January 7, 2012. read more

Video: Imagineers recreate Cars' Ramone for Disney's Art of Animation Resort

Thu, 01/05/2012 - 15:42 — Anonymous Walt Disney World has released the
latest in a series of videos showing off progress on the new Disney's Art of
Animation Resort, which will open on May 31, 2012. read more

Jolly Holiday Bakery Café to open at Disneyland on January 7, 2012

Thu, 01/05/2012 - 15:41 — Anonymous Disneyland has confirmed that the new
Jolly Holiday Bakery Café will open in the park's Main Street, USA area on
January 7, 2012. read more

Video: Full render of Radiator Springs Racers ride at Disney California Adventure "leaked"

Thu, 01/05/2012 - 15:41 — Anonymous A video has emerged online which
purports to show a full rendering of the ride experience for Radiator Springs
Racers, the headline attraction of the Cars Land expansion at Disney
California Adventure. read more

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Win a poster-sized map of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter!

Thu, 01/05/2012 - 04:26 — Anonymous Do you love Harry Potter? Don't miss
this chance to win a poster-sized map of the Wizarding World at Universal
Orlando! read more

Win a poster-sized map of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter!

Thu, 01/05/2012 - 04:26 — Anonymous Do you love Harry Potter? Don't miss
this chance to win a poster-sized map of the Wizarding World at Universal
Orlando! read more

Video: Disneyland Paris previews Disney Dreams show ahead of 20th anniversary celebrations

Wed, 01/04/2012 - 15:35 — Anonymous Disneyland Paris has released a preview
video for its planned Disney Dreams show, which will be a key element of the
park's 20th anniversary celebrations. read more

Video: New Dumbo the Flying Elephant ride undergoes testing at Disney's Magic Kingdom

Wed, 01/04/2012 - 15:40 — Anonymous Walt Disney World has begun testing the
second Dumbo the Flying Elephant ride that will form part of the Magic
Kingdom's expanded Fantasyland area. read more

Video: Hollywood Dreams parade debuts at Universal Studios Singapore

Wed, 01/04/2012 - 15:36 — Anonymous Universal Studios Singapore has
launched its new parade, Hollywood Dreams, which winds its way through five
of the park's seven themed lands. read more

Images: Construction of Apocalypse roller coaster underway at Six Flags America

Wed, 01/04/2012 - 15:39 — Anonymous Six Flags America has released two
construction images of its new stand-up roller coaster, Apocalypse, which
will open at the park in spring 2012. read more

Images: Construction of Apocalypse roller coaster underway at Six Flags America

Wed, 01/04/2012 - 15:39 — Anonymous Six Flags America has released two
construction images of its new stand-up roller coaster, Apocalypse, which
will open at the park in spring 2012. read more

Video: Disneyland Paris previews Disney Dreams show ahead of 20th anniversary celebrations

Wed, 01/04/2012 - 15:35 — Anonymous Disneyland Paris has released a preview
video for its planned Disney Dreams show, which will be a key element of the
park's 20th anniversary celebrations. read more

Video: Hollywood Dreams parade debuts at Universal Studios Singapore

Wed, 01/04/2012 - 15:36 — Anonymous Universal Studios Singapore has
launched its new parade, Hollywood Dreams, which winds its way through five
of the park's seven themed lands. read more

Video: New Dumbo the Flying Elephant ride undergoes testing at Disney's Magic Kingdom

Wed, 01/04/2012 - 15:40 — Anonymous Walt Disney World has begun testing the
second Dumbo the Flying Elephant ride that will form part of the Magic
Kingdom's expanded Fantasyland area. read more

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Jaws ride closes at Universal Studios Florida to make way for Harry Potter land

Tue, 01/03/2012 - 15:23 — Anonymous Universal Studios Florida has closed
its Jaws attraction, which had been in place at the park since its opening
day in 1990. read more

Video - Wodan: Timbur Coaster takes shape at Europa Park ahead of spring 2012 debut

Tue, 01/03/2012 - 15:24 — Anonymous Europa Park has released a new video
showing off progress on Wodan: Timbur Coaster, the major new wooden roller
coaster that will debut at the park in spring 2012. read more

Shanghai Disneyland construction set to accelerate in April 2012

Tue, 01/03/2012 - 15:25 — Anonymous Work to construct the main facilities
and attractions at Shanghai Disneyland will begin in April 2012, ahead of the
park's planned opening in 2015. read more

Jaws ride closes at Universal Studios Florida to make way for Harry Potter land

Tue, 01/03/2012 - 15:23 — Anonymous Universal Studios Florida has closed
its Jaws attraction, which had been in place at the park since its opening
day in 1990. read more

Video - Wodan: Timbur Coaster takes shape at Europa Park ahead of spring 2012 debut

Tue, 01/03/2012 - 15:24 — Anonymous Europa Park has released a new video
showing off progress on Wodan: Timbur Coaster, the major new wooden roller
coaster that will debut at the park in spring 2012. read more

Shanghai Disneyland construction set to accelerate in April 2012

Tue, 01/03/2012 - 15:25 — Anonymous Work to construct the main facilities
and attractions at Shanghai Disneyland will begin in April 2012, ahead of the
park's planned opening in 2015. read more

Monday, January 2, 2012

"One More Disney Day" coming to Disneyland and Magic Kingdom on February 29, 2012

Mon, 01/02/2012 - 18:16 — Anonymous Disneyland and Walt Disney World's
Magic Kingdom will remain open for 24 hours on February 29, 2012, Disney
announced on New Year's Eve. read more

Alton Towers renames new ride for 2012 as Nemesis: Sub-Terra, confirms opening date

Mon, 01/02/2012 - 18:17 — Anonymous Alton Towers has revealed the final
name for its new ride for 2012 as Nemesis: Sub-Terra, as well as confirming
that it will open to the public on March 24, 2012. read more

Report: Gringotts Bank roller coaster to anchor Harry Potter land at Universal Studios Florida

Mon, 01/02/2012 - 18:20 — Anonymous A new report claims that the rumored
Harry Potter expansion at Universal Studios Florida will be anchored by a
major new roller coaster set in Gringotts Bank. read more

Report: Gringotts Bank roller coaster to anchor Harry Potter land at Universal Studios Florida

Mon, 01/02/2012 - 18:20 — Anonymous A new report claims that the rumored
Harry Potter expansion at Universal Studios Florida will be anchored by a
major new roller coaster set in Gringotts Bank. read more

Alton Towers renames new ride for 2012 as Nemesis: Sub-Terra, confirms opening date

Mon, 01/02/2012 - 18:17 — Anonymous Alton Towers has revealed the final
name for its new ride for 2012 as Nemesis: Sub-Terra, as well as confirming
that it will open to the public on March 24, 2012. read more

"One More Disney Day" coming to Disneyland and Magic Kingdom on February 29, 2012

Mon, 01/02/2012 - 18:16 — Anonymous Disneyland and Walt Disney World's
Magic Kingdom will remain open for 24 hours on February 29, 2012, Disney
announced on New Year's Eve. read more