Monday, April 30, 2012

Disney confirms delay to Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Coaster at Magic Kingdom

Mon, 04/30/2012 - 14:30 — Anonymous Walt Disney World has revised the
timeline for the expansion to the Magic Kingdom's Fantasyland area,
confirming that it will now be completed in 2014. read more

POV Video: Leviathan roller coaster opens at Canada's Wonderland

Mon, 04/30/2012 - 14:28 — Anonymous Canada's Wonderland has opened its new
roller coaster for the 2012 season, Leviathan, which towers some 306-feet
over the park. read more

Video: Manta roller coaster begins testing at SeaWorld San Diego

Mon, 04/30/2012 - 14:29 — Anonymous SeaWorld San Diego has begun testing
its new multi-launch roller coaster, Manta, ahead of its opening date on May
26, 2012. read more

Alton Towers forced to close again by severe weather conditions

Mon, 04/30/2012 - 14:32 — Anonymous Alton Towers closed on Sunday, April
29, 2012 due to severe weather conditions - the second time in less than a
month that the park has been forced to shut its gates. read more

Disney confirms delay to Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Coaster at Magic Kingdom

Mon, 04/30/2012 - 14:30 — Anonymous Walt Disney World has revised the
timeline for the expansion to the Magic Kingdom's Fantasyland area,
confirming that it will now be completed in 2014. read more

Video: Manta roller coaster begins testing at SeaWorld San Diego

Mon, 04/30/2012 - 14:29 — Anonymous SeaWorld San Diego has begun testing
its new multi-launch roller coaster, Manta, ahead of its opening date on May
26, 2012. read more

Alton Towers forced to close again by severe weather conditions

Mon, 04/30/2012 - 14:32 — Anonymous Alton Towers closed on Sunday, April
29, 2012 due to severe weather conditions - the second time in less than a
month that the park has been forced to shut its gates. read more

POV Video: Leviathan roller coaster opens at Canada's Wonderland

Mon, 04/30/2012 - 14:28 — Anonymous Canada's Wonderland has opened its new
roller coaster for the 2012 season, Leviathan, which towers some 306-feet
over the park. read more

Friday, April 27, 2012

The Big Debate: Transformers vs. Cars Land - which is SoCal's most exciting new attraction?

Sat, 04/28/2012 - 02:32 — Anonymous In this week's poll, we ask which major
new theme park attraction you are most excited about - Transformers: The Ride
or Cars Land? read more

The Big Debate: Transformers vs. Cars Land - which is SoCal's most exciting new attraction?

Sat, 04/28/2012 - 02:32 — Anonymous In this week's poll, we ask which major
new theme park attraction you are most excited about - Transformers: The Ride
or Cars Land? read more

Video: Finding Nemo wing takes shape at Disney's Art of Animation Resort

Fri, 04/27/2012 - 14:32 — Anonymous Walt Disney World has released a
time-lapse video showing off construction of the Finding Nemo wing of the new
Disney's Art of Animation Resort. read more

Video: First riders experience Mr Freeze: Reverse Blast at Six Flags St Louis

Fri, 04/27/2012 - 14:30 — Anonymous The first riders have experienced the
updated Mr Freeze: Reverse Blast roller coaster at Six Flags St Louis, ahead
of the ride's official debut on May 5, 2012. read more

Video: Finding Nemo wing takes shape at Disney's Art of Animation Resort

Fri, 04/27/2012 - 14:32 — Anonymous Walt Disney World has released a
time-lapse video showing off construction of the Finding Nemo wing of the new
Disney's Art of Animation Resort. read more

Video: TurtleTrek attraction opens at SeaWorld Orlando

Fri, 04/27/2012 - 14:29 — Anonymous SeaWorld Orlando has opened its new
TurtleTrek attraction, which offers guests an immersive 3-D look at the
lifetime of a turtle. read more

Video: First riders experience Mr Freeze: Reverse Blast at Six Flags St Louis

Fri, 04/27/2012 - 14:30 — Anonymous The first riders have experienced the
updated Mr Freeze: Reverse Blast roller coaster at Six Flags St Louis, ahead
of the ride's official debut on May 5, 2012. read more

Video: TurtleTrek attraction opens at SeaWorld Orlando

Fri, 04/27/2012 - 14:29 — Anonymous SeaWorld Orlando has opened its new
TurtleTrek attraction, which offers guests an immersive 3-D look at the
lifetime of a turtle. read more

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Wet 'n Wild Orlando names new water play area as Blastaway Beach

Thu, 04/26/2012 - 14:21 — Anonymous The Wet 'n Wild water park in Orlando
has named its all-new kids' water play area for the 2012 season as Blastaway
Beach. read more

Report: State approves tax credits for Kentucky's Bluegrass Boardwalk theme park

Thu, 04/26/2012 - 14:23 — Anonymous The project to revive the shuttered
Kentucky Kingdom theme park as Bluegrass Boardwalk has received another
boost, with the state reportedly set to approve tax breaks requested by its
backers. read more

LEGOLAND Malaysia to open on September 15, 2012

Thu, 04/26/2012 - 14:24 — Anonymous LEGOLAND Malaysia is set to beat its
target opening date in December 2012, with the park now due to debut to the
public on September 15, 2012. read more

LEGOLAND Malaysia to open on September 15, 2012

Thu, 04/26/2012 - 14:24 — Anonymous LEGOLAND Malaysia is set to beat its
target opening date in December 2012, with the park now due to debut to the
public on September 15, 2012. read more

Wet 'n Wild Orlando names new water play area as Blastaway Beach

Thu, 04/26/2012 - 14:21 — Anonymous The Wet 'n Wild water park in Orlando
has named its all-new kids' water play area for the 2012 season as Blastaway
Beach. read more

Report: State approves tax credits for Kentucky's Bluegrass Boardwalk theme park

Thu, 04/26/2012 - 14:23 — Anonymous The project to revive the shuttered
Kentucky Kingdom theme park as Bluegrass Boardwalk has received another
boost, with the state reportedly set to approve tax breaks requested by its
backers. read more

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Images: SeaWorld Orlando releases new details of Antarctica - Empire of the Penguin

Wed, 04/25/2012 - 14:25 — Anonymous SeaWorld Orlando has released new
concept artwork for Antarctica - Empire of the Penguin, the innovative dark
ride which will open at the park in 2013. read more

Images: First photos released of near-complete Cars Land at Disney California Adventure

Wed, 04/25/2012 - 14:25 — Anonymous Disney has released a new set of photos
showing off finished areas of the Cars Land expansion at Disney California
Adventure, which will open on June 15, 2012. read more

Images: SeaWorld Orlando releases new details of Antarctica - Empire of the Penguin

Wed, 04/25/2012 - 14:25 — Anonymous SeaWorld Orlando has released new
concept artwork for Antarctica - Empire of the Penguin, the innovative dark
ride which will open at the park in 2013. read more

Images: First photos released of near-complete Cars Land at Disney California Adventure

Wed, 04/25/2012 - 14:25 — Anonymous Disney has released a new set of photos
showing off finished areas of the Cars Land expansion at Disney California
Adventure, which will open on June 15, 2012. read more

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Starbucks coffee shops to open at Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World

Tue, 04/24/2012 - 14:48 — Anonymous Disney has revealed that Starbucks
coffee locations will be installed at all of its major US theme parks, with
the first due to open at Disney California Adventure this summer. read more

Video: Universal's Cinematic Spectacular previewed at Universal Studios Florida

Tue, 04/24/2012 - 14:48 — Anonymous Preview performances of Universal's
Cinematic Spectacular have begun at Universal Studios Florida, ahead of the
show's official debut on May 8, 2012. read more

Flamingo Land to open Zamperla Vertical Swing ride in summer 2012

Tue, 04/24/2012 - 14:48 — Anonymous Flamingo Land is set to open a new
spinning tower ride in summer 2012, with the ride expected to be manufactured
by Italian firm Zamperla. read more

Starbucks coffee shops to open at Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World

Tue, 04/24/2012 - 14:48 — Anonymous Disney has revealed that Starbucks
coffee locations will be installed at all of its major US theme parks, with
the first due to open at Disney California Adventure this summer. read more

Video: Universal's Cinematic Spectacular previewed at Universal Studios Florida

Tue, 04/24/2012 - 14:48 — Anonymous Preview performances of Universal's
Cinematic Spectacular have begun at Universal Studios Florida, ahead of the
show's official debut on May 8, 2012. read more

Flamingo Land to open Zamperla Vertical Swing ride in summer 2012

Tue, 04/24/2012 - 14:48 — Anonymous Flamingo Land is set to open a new
spinning tower ride in summer 2012, with the ride expected to be manufactured
by Italian firm Zamperla. read more

Monday, April 23, 2012

Video: Verbolten roller coaster begins testing at Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Mon, 04/23/2012 - 14:26 — Anonymous Busch Gardens Williamsburg has begun
test runs of Verbolten, the new multi-launch roller coaster that will open at
the park on May 18, 2012. read more

Images: Cars Land to feature live street entertainment at Disney California Adventure

Mon, 04/23/2012 - 14:25 — Anonymous Disney has revealed details of the live
street entertainment that will feature in the Cars Land area of Disney
California Adventure. read more

Drunken tourists steal penguin from Sea World Australia

Mon, 04/23/2012 - 14:27 — Anonymous Three tourists have been arrested after
stealing a penguin from the Sea World theme park on Australia's Gold Coast
during a drunken night out. read more

Images: Cars Land to feature live street entertainment at Disney California Adventure

Mon, 04/23/2012 - 14:25 — Anonymous Disney has revealed details of the live
street entertainment that will feature in the Cars Land area of Disney
California Adventure. read more

Video: Verbolten roller coaster begins testing at Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Mon, 04/23/2012 - 14:26 — Anonymous Busch Gardens Williamsburg has begun
test runs of Verbolten, the new multi-launch roller coaster that will open at
the park on May 18, 2012. read more

Drunken tourists steal penguin from Sea World Australia

Mon, 04/23/2012 - 14:27 — Anonymous Three tourists have been arrested after
stealing a penguin from the Sea World theme park on Australia's Gold Coast
during a drunken night out. read more

Saturday, April 21, 2012

The Big Debate: Does Disneyland Paris need its own version of Toy Story Mania?

Sat, 04/21/2012 - 14:41 — Anonymous In this week's poll, we ask whether
Disneyland Paris needs its own version of the popular Toy Story Mania
attraction. read more

The Big Debate: Does Disneyland Paris need its own version of Toy Story Mania?

Sat, 04/21/2012 - 14:41 — Anonymous In this week's poll, we ask whether
Disneyland Paris needs its own version of the popular Toy Story Mania
attraction. read more

Friday, April 20, 2012

Video: Transformers: The Ride - 3D "soft opening" period begins at Universal Studios Hollywood

Fri, 04/20/2012 - 14:07 — Anonymous Universal Studios Hollywood has begun a
"soft opening" period for Transformers: The Ride - 3D, enabling guests to
experience the new attraction for the first time. read more

Minotaur sculptures installed outside Be Our Guest restaurant at Disney's Magic Kingdom

Fri, 04/20/2012 - 14:09 — Anonymous Walt Disney World has released a new
image of the under-construction Be Our Guest restaurant at Disney's Magic
Kingdom, showing off the large minotaur sculptures that will sit at its
entrance. read more

Video: Spielberg offers sneak peek at Universal's Cinematic Spectacular show

Fri, 04/20/2012 - 14:06 — Anonymous The Universal Orlando Resort has
released a new video in which Steven Spielberg offers a sneak peek at the
Universal's Cinematic Spectacular show. read more

Video: Transformers: The Ride - 3D "soft opening" period begins at Universal Studios Hollywood

Fri, 04/20/2012 - 14:07 — Anonymous Universal Studios Hollywood has begun a
"soft opening" period for Transformers: The Ride - 3D, enabling guests to
experience the new attraction for the first time. read more

Video: Spielberg offers sneak peek at Universal's Cinematic Spectacular show

Fri, 04/20/2012 - 14:06 — Anonymous The Universal Orlando Resort has
released a new video in which Steven Spielberg offers a sneak peek at the
Universal's Cinematic Spectacular show. read more

Minotaur sculptures installed outside Be Our Guest restaurant at Disney's Magic Kingdom

Fri, 04/20/2012 - 14:09 — Anonymous Walt Disney World has released a new
image of the under-construction Be Our Guest restaurant at Disney's Magic
Kingdom, showing off the large minotaur sculptures that will sit at its
entrance. read more

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Leviathan roller coaster at Canada's Wonderland to feature 100-foot tunnel

Thu, 04/19/2012 - 14:08 — Anonymous Canada's Wonderland has confirmed that
the Leviathan roller coaster, due to open on April 27, 2012, will feature a
100-foot tunnel at the base of its first drop. read more

Dollywood's Nashville water and snow park due to open in spring 2014

Thu, 04/19/2012 - 14:13 — Anonymous Dollywood's plans to open a new water
and snow park in Nashville have received a boost, with the attraction set to
open its gates in spring 2014. read more

Kings Island's Dinosaurs Alive! 3D movie to be free for 2012 season

Thu, 04/19/2012 - 14:11 — Anonymous Kings Island has revealed that the
upcharge that applied to its Dinosaurs Alive! 3D movie during 2011 will be
removed for the 2012 season. read more

Kings Island's Dinosaurs Alive! 3D movie to be free for 2012 season

Thu, 04/19/2012 - 14:11 — Anonymous Kings Island has revealed that the
upcharge that applied to its Dinosaurs Alive! 3D movie during 2011 will be
removed for the 2012 season. read more

Leviathan roller coaster at Canada's Wonderland to feature 100-foot tunnel

Thu, 04/19/2012 - 14:08 — Anonymous Canada's Wonderland has confirmed that
the Leviathan roller coaster, due to open on April 27, 2012, will feature a
100-foot tunnel at the base of its first drop. read more

Dollywood's Nashville water and snow park due to open in spring 2014

Thu, 04/19/2012 - 14:13 — Anonymous Dollywood's plans to open a new water
and snow park in Nashville have received a boost, with the attraction set to
open its gates in spring 2014. read more

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

New preview videos released for Cars Land, Buena Vista Street at Disney California Adventure

Wed, 04/18/2012 - 14:01 — Anonymous Disney has released two new videos
showing off virtual and real-world footage of Cars Land and Buena Vista
Street, which will open at Disney California Adventure on June 15, 2012. read
more

Video: Orange Bird returns to Adventureland at Disney's Magic Kingdom

Wed, 04/18/2012 - 14:04 — Anonymous Walt Disney World has confirmed that
the Orange Bird character first seen at the Magic Kingdom in the 1970s is to
make a return to the park. read more

SAW Alive to become Halloween Fright Nights-only attraction at Thorpe Park

Wed, 04/18/2012 - 14:03 — Anonymous Thorpe Park has confirmed that its SAW
Alive Horror Maze attraction has ceased year-round operations, and will
instead open only during the park's Fright Nights Halloween events. read more

Financing secured for reopening of Kentucky Kingdom as Bluegrass Boardwalk

Wed, 04/18/2012 - 14:05 — Anonymous The group behind plans to reopen the
shuttered Kentucky Kingdom theme park as Bluegrass Boardwalk in May 2013
claims that it has secured the financing required for the project. read more

SAW Alive to become Halloween Fright Nights-only attraction at Thorpe Park

Wed, 04/18/2012 - 14:03 — Anonymous Thorpe Park has confirmed that its SAW
Alive Horror Maze attraction has ceased year-round operations, and will
instead open only during the park's Fright Nights Halloween events. read more

Video: Orange Bird returns to Adventureland at Disney's Magic Kingdom

Wed, 04/18/2012 - 14:04 — Anonymous Walt Disney World has confirmed that
the Orange Bird character first seen at the Magic Kingdom in the 1970s is to
make a return to the park. read more

New preview videos released for Cars Land, Buena Vista Street at Disney California Adventure

Wed, 04/18/2012 - 14:01 — Anonymous Disney has released two new videos
showing off virtual and real-world footage of Cars Land and Buena Vista
Street, which will open at Disney California Adventure on June 15, 2012. read
more

Financing secured for reopening of Kentucky Kingdom as Bluegrass Boardwalk

Wed, 04/18/2012 - 14:05 — Anonymous The group behind plans to reopen the
shuttered Kentucky Kingdom theme park as Bluegrass Boardwalk in May 2013
claims that it has secured the financing required for the project. read more

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Disneyland Paris CEO hints at Toy Story Mania ride for Walt Disney Studios

Tue, 04/17/2012 - 14:26 — Anonymous The CEO of Disneyland Paris' parent
company has hinted to a French magazine that a version of the popular Toy
Story Mania ride could be on its way to Walt Disney Studios. read more

Image: Disney reveals concept art for Chevrolet-themed Test Track at Epcot

Tue, 04/17/2012 - 14:27 — Anonymous Walt Disney World has revealed concept
artwork for the planned Chevrolet makeover of Epcot's Test Track ride, which
is due to open in Fall 2012. read more

Video: Voices of Liberty singing group to join Disneyland line-up

Tue, 04/17/2012 - 14:28 — Anonymous Disneyland is set to host its own
version of the Voices of Liberty a cappella singing group, which has been
performing at Walt Disney World's Epcot for nearly three decades. read more

Disneyland Paris CEO hints at Toy Story Mania ride for Walt Disney Studios

Tue, 04/17/2012 - 14:26 — Anonymous The CEO of Disneyland Paris' parent
company has hinted to a French magazine that a version of the popular Toy
Story Mania ride could be on its way to Walt Disney Studios. read more

Image: Disney reveals concept art for Chevrolet-themed Test Track at Epcot

Tue, 04/17/2012 - 14:27 — Anonymous Walt Disney World has revealed concept
artwork for the planned Chevrolet makeover of Epcot's Test Track ride, which
is due to open in Fall 2012. read more

Video: Voices of Liberty singing group to join Disneyland line-up

Tue, 04/17/2012 - 14:28 — Anonymous Disneyland is set to host its own
version of the Voices of Liberty a cappella singing group, which has been
performing at Walt Disney World's Epcot for nearly three decades. read more

Monday, April 16, 2012

Pixar Play Parade to return on June 15, 2012 at Disney California Adventure

Mon, 04/16/2012 - 14:32 — Anonymous The Pixar Play Parade will return to
Disney California Adventure after a 16-month break on June 15, 2012, it has
been confirmed. read more

Video: X-Flight roller coaster undergoes testing at Six Flags Great America

Mon, 04/16/2012 - 14:34 — Anonymous Six Flags Great America has released a
video of its highly-anticipated X-Flight roller coaster completing a test
run, ahead of the ride's opening day on May 5, 2012. read more

Ariel's Disney Princess Celebration character dining experience coming to Disney California Adventure

Mon, 04/16/2012 - 14:35 — Anonymous A new character dining experience will
debut at Disney California Adventure on June 15, enabling guests to eat with
Disney princesses at the Ariel's Grotto restaurant. read more

Busch Gardens Tampa announces dates for first ever Christmas Town events in 2012

Mon, 04/16/2012 - 14:33 — Anonymous Busch Gardens Tampa has revealed that
its first ever Christmas Town celebrations will be held every Friday,
Saturday and Sunday from November 30 to December 23, 2012. read more

Ariel's Disney Princess Celebration character dining experience coming to Disney California Adventure

Mon, 04/16/2012 - 14:35 — Anonymous A new character dining experience will
debut at Disney California Adventure on June 15, enabling guests to eat with
Disney princesses at the Ariel's Grotto restaurant. read more

Pixar Play Parade to return on June 15, 2012 at Disney California Adventure

Mon, 04/16/2012 - 14:32 — Anonymous The Pixar Play Parade will return to
Disney California Adventure after a 16-month break on June 15, 2012, it has
been confirmed. read more

Busch Gardens Tampa announces dates for first ever Christmas Town events in 2012

Mon, 04/16/2012 - 14:33 — Anonymous Busch Gardens Tampa has revealed that
its first ever Christmas Town celebrations will be held every Friday,
Saturday and Sunday from November 30 to December 23, 2012. read more

Video: X-Flight roller coaster undergoes testing at Six Flags Great America

Mon, 04/16/2012 - 14:34 — Anonymous Six Flags Great America has released a
video of its highly-anticipated X-Flight roller coaster completing a test
run, ahead of the ride's opening day on May 5, 2012. read more

Saturday, April 14, 2012

The Big Debate: Does the UK need an indoor theme park?

Sat, 04/14/2012 - 15:59 — Anonymous In this week's poll, we ask whether the
UK needs an indoor theme park to keep thrill-seekers happy during its long,
cold winter months. read more

The Big Debate: Does the UK need an indoor theme park?

Sat, 04/14/2012 - 15:59 — Anonymous In this week's poll, we ask whether the
UK needs an indoor theme park to keep thrill-seekers happy during its long,
cold winter months. read more

Friday, April 13, 2012

Indoor Universal Studios theme park planned for Moscow in Russia

Fri, 04/13/2012 - 14:00 — Anonymous Plans to build an indoor Universal
Studios theme park in Moscow have been revealed, with construction work
potentially set to begin in 2014. read more

Disneyland to close Carnation Plaza Gardens on April 30 to make way for Fantasy Faire

Fri, 04/13/2012 - 14:01 — Anonymous Disneyland has confirmed that the
Carnation Plaza Gardens area will close on April 30, ahead of its
transformation into the new Fantasy Faire meet-and-greet location. read more

Disneyland to close Carnation Plaza Gardens on April 30 to make way for Fantasy Faire

Fri, 04/13/2012 - 14:01 — Anonymous Disneyland has confirmed that the
Carnation Plaza Gardens area will close on April 30, ahead of its
transformation into the new Fantasy Faire meet-and-greet location. read more

Indoor Universal Studios theme park planned for Moscow in Russia

Fri, 04/13/2012 - 14:00 — Anonymous Plans to build an indoor Universal
Studios theme park in Moscow have been revealed, with construction work
potentially set to begin in 2014. read more

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Mr Freeze Reverse Blast to open on May 5, 2012 at Six Flags St Louis

Fri, 04/13/2012 - 03:47 — Anonymous The updated Mr Freeze Reverse Blast
roller coaster at Six Flags St Louis will reopen on May 5, 2012, the park has
confirmed. read more

New Ghost Town in the Sky owner buys rides for $500,000

Fri, 04/13/2012 - 03:49 — Anonymous The new owner of the shuttered Ghost
Town in the Sky theme park has purchased its rides for $500,000, removing
another obstacle to the park reopening. read more

New Ghost Town in the Sky owner buys rides for $500,000

Fri, 04/13/2012 - 03:49 — Anonymous The new owner of the shuttered Ghost
Town in the Sky theme park has purchased its rides for $500,000, removing
another obstacle to the park reopening. read more

Mr Freeze Reverse Blast to open on May 5, 2012 at Six Flags St Louis

Fri, 04/13/2012 - 03:47 — Anonymous The updated Mr Freeze Reverse Blast
roller coaster at Six Flags St Louis will reopen on May 5, 2012, the park has
confirmed. read more

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Video: Disney releases time-lapse footage of Fantasyland construction at Magic Kingdom

Thu, 04/12/2012 - 02:28 — Anonymous Walt Disney World has released a new
time-lapse video showing off the progress of construction work on the Magic
Kingdom's Fantasyland expansion. read more

Alton Towers launches teaser website for 2013's SW7 roller coaster

Thu, 04/12/2012 - 02:29 — Anonymous Alton Towers has launched a new website
dedicated to its upcoming roller coaster for the 2013 season, which is
codenamed "Secret Weapon 7". read more

Video: Disney releases time-lapse footage of Fantasyland construction at Magic Kingdom

Thu, 04/12/2012 - 02:28 — Anonymous Walt Disney World has released a new
time-lapse video showing off the progress of construction work on the Magic
Kingdom's Fantasyland expansion. read more

Alton Towers launches teaser website for 2013's SW7 roller coaster

Thu, 04/12/2012 - 02:29 — Anonymous Alton Towers has launched a new website
dedicated to its upcoming roller coaster for the 2013 season, which is
codenamed "Secret Weapon 7". read more

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Plans for high-speed rail link to Disneyland Resort scaled back

Tue, 04/10/2012 - 13:54 — Anonymous Plans to connect Disneyland to San
Francisco via a high-speed rail link have been scaled back, with the line now
expected to terminate in Los Angeles. read more

London Dungeon set to move to County Hall site in January 2013

Tue, 04/10/2012 - 13:56 — Anonymous The operator of the London Dungeon,
Merlin Entertainments Group, has revealed plans to move it to a new site next
to the London Eye in January 2013. read more

Plans for high-speed rail link to Disneyland Resort scaled back

Tue, 04/10/2012 - 13:54 — Anonymous Plans to connect Disneyland to San
Francisco via a high-speed rail link have been scaled back, with the line now
expected to terminate in Los Angeles. read more

London Dungeon set to move to County Hall site in January 2013

Tue, 04/10/2012 - 13:56 — Anonymous The operator of the London Dungeon,
Merlin Entertainments Group, has revealed plans to move it to a new site next
to the London Eye in January 2013. read more

Monday, April 9, 2012

Which Theme Park has the Most Roller Coasters?

Mon, 04/09/2012 - 16:37 — Anonymous The amusement park industry has changed
its golden standard. If coasters were currency, we've listed the five richest
parks for you to indulge in.read more

Video: Universal Studios Hollywood confirms Transformers: The Ride - 3D's opening date as May 25, 2012

Mon, 04/09/2012 - 14:47 — Anonymous Universal Studios Hollywood has
confirmed that the Transformers: The Ride - 3D dark ride will officially open
to the public on May 25, 2012. read more

Walt Disney World confirms celebrity line-up for Star Wars Weekends 2012

Mon, 04/09/2012 - 14:45 — Anonymous Walt Disney World has confirmed the
full line-up of celebrities that will attend the Star Wars Weekends 2012
events at Disney's Hollywood Studios. read more

Which Theme Park has the Most Roller Coasters?

Mon, 04/09/2012 - 16:37 — Anonymous The amusement park industry has changed
its golden standard. If coasters were currency, we've listed the five richest
parks for you to indulge in.read more

Video: Universal Studios Hollywood confirms Transformers: The Ride - 3D's opening date as May 25, 2012

Mon, 04/09/2012 - 14:47 — Anonymous Universal Studios Hollywood has
confirmed that the Transformers: The Ride - 3D dark ride will officially open
to the public on May 25, 2012. read more

Walt Disney World confirms celebrity line-up for Star Wars Weekends 2012

Mon, 04/09/2012 - 14:45 — Anonymous Walt Disney World has confirmed the
full line-up of celebrities that will attend the Star Wars Weekends 2012
events at Disney's Dollywood Studios. read more

Saturday, April 7, 2012

The Big Debate: Will you visit the LEGOLAND Florida Water Park?

Sat, 04/07/2012 - 19:58 — Anonymous In this week's poll, we ask if you will
take the time to visit the LEGOLAND Florida Water Park on your next trip to
Orlando. read more

The Big Debate: Will you visit the LEGOLAND Florida Water Park?

Sat, 04/07/2012 - 19:58 — Anonymous In this week's poll, we ask if you will
take the time to visit the LEGOLAND Florida Water Park on your next trip to
Orlando. read more

Friday, April 6, 2012

Win a singing Minnie Mouse plush toy, perfect for any Disney fan!

Fri, 04/06/2012 - 16:31 — Anonymous Do you love Minnie Mouse? Would you
love to be the proud new owner of a singing, giggling Minnie Mouse soft plush
toy? Don't miss this chance to win one! read more

Win a singing Minnie Mouse plush toy, perfect for any Disney fan!

Fri, 04/06/2012 - 16:31 — Anonymous Do you love Minnie Mouse? Would you
love to be the proud new owner of a singing, giggling Minnie Mouse soft plush
toy? Don't miss this chance to win one! read more

Video: Goofy explores Disneyland Resort in "The Art of Vacationing"

Fri, 04/06/2012 - 14:04 — Anonymous The Disneyland Resort has released a
new promotional video titled "The Art of Vacationing", which is designed to
resemble an old-style animated short starring Goofy. read more

Video: Canada's Wonderland to charge extra for new Dinosaurs 3D movie

Fri, 04/06/2012 - 14:06 — Anonymous Canada's Wonderland has confirmed that
it will charge guests an additional fee if they wish view its new 3D movie
for the 2012 season, Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia 3D. read more

Image: Concept art revealed for new Tutto Gusto wine bar at Walt Disney World's Epcot

Fri, 04/06/2012 - 14:07 — Anonymous Walt Disney World has released concept
art showing off the planned appearance of the new Tutto Gusto wine bar at
Epcot, which will open in May 2012. read more

Busch Gardens Williamsburg confirms Verbolten roller coaster's opening date as May 18, 2012

Fri, 04/06/2012 - 14:10 — Anonymous Busch Gardens Williamsburg has
confirmed that its highly-anticipated Verbolten roller coaster will
officially open to the public on May 18, 2012. read more

Video: Goofy explores Disneyland Resort in "The Art of Vacationing"

Fri, 04/06/2012 - 14:04 — Anonymous The Disneyland Resort has released a
new promotional video titled "The Art of Vacationing", which is designed to
resemble an old-style animated short starring Goofy. read more

Video: Canada's Wonderland to charge extra for new Dinosaurs 3D movie

Fri, 04/06/2012 - 14:06 — Anonymous Canada's Wonderland has confirmed that
it will charge guests an additional fee if they wish view its new 3D movie
for the 2012 season, Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia 3D. read more

Image: Concept art revealed for new Tutto Gusto wine bar at Walt Disney World's Epcot

Fri, 04/06/2012 - 14:07 — Anonymous Walt Disney World has released concept
art showing off the planned appearance of the new Tutto Gusto wine bar at
Epcot, which will open in May 2012. read more

Busch Gardens Williamsburg confirms Verbolten roller coaster's opening date as May 18, 2012

Fri, 04/06/2012 - 14:10 — Anonymous Busch Gardens Williamsburg has
confirmed that its highly-anticipated Verbolten roller coaster will
officially open to the public on May 18, 2012. read more

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Report: Magic Mornings coming to Disney California Adventure following Cars Land debut

Thu, 04/05/2012 - 14:32 — Anonymous The Disneyland Resort is set to extend
its Magic Mornings early-entry system to Disney California Adventure,
according to a new report. read more

Report: Merida from Pixar's "Brave" to greet guests at Disneyland

Thu, 04/05/2012 - 14:31 — Anonymous Disneyland is set to welcome a new
meet-and-greet character in May 2012, with Merida from Pixar's upcoming
animated movie Brave joining the park's line-up. read more

Alton Towers to reopen on April 5, 2012 after extreme weather conditions force closure

Thu, 04/05/2012 - 14:33 — Anonymous Alton Towers was forced to close its
gates on Wednesday April 4, 2012, after extreme weather conditions struck
parts of the UK. read more

Tokyo Disney Resort reports strong attendance figures for 2011/12 as earthquake recovery continues

Thu, 04/05/2012 - 14:31 — Anonymous The Tokyo Disney Resort has reported
strong attendance figures for its 2011/12 fiscal year, despite the impact of
the major earthquake that struck Japan in March 2011. read more

Report: Merida from Pixar's "Brave" to greet guests at Disneyland

Thu, 04/05/2012 - 14:31 — Anonymous Disneyland is set to welcome a new
meet-and-greet character in May 2012, with Merida from Pixar's upcoming
animated movie Brave joining the park's line-up. read more

Tokyo Disney Resort reports strong attendance figures for 2011/12 as earthquake recovery continues

Thu, 04/05/2012 - 14:31 — Anonymous The Tokyo Disney Resort has reported
strong attendance figures for its 2011/12 fiscal year, despite the impact of
the major earthquake that struck Japan in March 2011. read more

Report: Magic Mornings coming to Disney California Adventure following Cars Land debut

Thu, 04/05/2012 - 14:32 — Anonymous The Disneyland Resort is set to extend
its Magic Mornings early-entry system to Disney California Adventure,
according to a new report. read more

Alton Towers to reopen on April 5, 2012 after extreme weather conditions force closure

Thu, 04/05/2012 - 14:33 — Anonymous Alton Towers was forced to close its
gates on Wednesday April 4, 2012, after extreme weather conditions struck
parts of the UK. read more

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Confirmed: Mr Freeze Reverse Blast to open at Six Flags Over Texas on May 12, 2012

Wed, 04/04/2012 - 14:30 — Anonymous Six Flags Over Texas has confirmed that
the updated Mr Freeze Reverse Blast roller coaster will reopen at the park on
May 12, 2012. read more

Video: LEGOLAND Florida Water Park's wave pool filled to the top

Wed, 04/04/2012 - 14:31 — Anonymous LEGOLAND Florida has moved a step
closer to completing its new water park, after half a million gallons of
water were pumped into its wave pool. read more

Alton Towers celebrates Easter 2012 with giant "chocolate" climbing wall

Wed, 04/04/2012 - 14:32 — Anonymous Alton Towers will celebrate Easter 2012
by hosting a giant "chocolate" climbing wall, which will be spsonsored by
Fox's Biscuits. read more

Universal's Cinematic Spectacular show to debut at Universal Studios Florida on May 8, 2012

Wed, 04/04/2012 - 14:33 — Anonymous The Universal Orlando Resort has
confirmed that the Universal's Cinematic Spectacular show and the Universal
Superstar Parade will debut at Universal Studios Florida on May 8, 2012. read
more

Universal's Cinematic Spectacular show to debut at Universal Studios Florida on May 8, 2012

Wed, 04/04/2012 - 14:33 — Anonymous The Universal Orlando Resort has
confirmed that the Universal's Cinematic Spectacular show and the Universal
Superstar Parade will debut at Universal Studios Florida on May 8, 2012. read
more

Video: LEGOLAND Florida Water Park's wave pool filled to the top

Wed, 04/04/2012 - 14:31 — Anonymous LEGOLAND Florida has moved a step
closer to completing its new water park, after half a million gallons of
water were pumped into its wave pool. read more

Confirmed: Mr Freeze Reverse Blast to open at Six Flags Over Texas on May 12, 2012

Wed, 04/04/2012 - 14:30 — Anonymous Six Flags Over Texas has confirmed that
the updated Mr Freeze Reverse Blast roller coaster will reopen at the park on
May 12, 2012. read more

Alton Towers celebrates Easter 2012 with giant "chocolate" climbing wall

Wed, 04/04/2012 - 14:32 — Anonymous Alton Towers will celebrate Easter 2012
by hosting a giant "chocolate" climbing wall, which will be spsonsored by
Fox's Biscuits. read more

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Images: Character line-up revealed for Disney California Adventure's Buena Vista Street

Tue, 04/03/2012 - 14:26 — Anonymous Disney has released new concept artwork
showing off the characters that will populate Buena Vista Street, the new
entrance area at Disney California Adventure. read more

Confirmed: Epcot's Test Track to close for refurbishment on April 16, 2012

Tue, 04/03/2012 - 14:26 — Anonymous Walt Disney World has confirmed that
the Test Track attraction at Epcot will close on April 16, 2012, in order to
undergo a major refurbishment. read more

Disney: Magic Kingdom's Fantasyland expansion to be completed "in 2014"

Tue, 04/03/2012 - 14:27 — Anonymous The chairman of Walt Disney Parks &
Resorts has revealed that the Fantasyland expansion at the Magic Kingdom
won't be completed until 2014, and not 2013 as previously claimed. read more

Disney: Magic Kingdom's Fantasyland expansion to be completed "in 2014"

Tue, 04/03/2012 - 14:27 — Anonymous The chairman of Walt Disney Parks &
Resorts has revealed that the Fantasyland expansion at the Magic Kingdom
won't be completed until 2014, and not 2013 as previously claimed. read more

Images: Character line-up revealed for Disney California Adventure's Buena Vista Street

Tue, 04/03/2012 - 14:26 — Anonymous Disney has released new concept artwork
showing off the characters that will populate Buena Vista Street, the new
entrance area at Disney California Adventure. read more

Confirmed: Epcot's Test Track to close for refurbishment on April 16, 2012

Tue, 04/03/2012 - 14:26 — Anonymous Walt Disney World has confirmed that
the Test Track attraction at Epcot will close on April 16, 2012, in order to
undergo a major refurbishment. read more

Monday, April 2, 2012

Video: Avengers train enters circulation on Walt Disney World's monorail system

Mon, 04/02/2012 - 14:37 — Anonymous An Avengers-themed train is now
operating on Walt Disney World's monorail system, with Marvel's film due to
debut in theaters on May 4, 2012. read more

Video: Disney Dreams show debuts at Disneyland Paris in time for 20th anniversary

Mon, 04/02/2012 - 14:35 — Anonymous Disneyland Paris has debuted its new
night-time show, Disney Dreams, as the park's 20th anniversary celebrations
get underway. read more

Video: WindSeeker spinning tower ride opens at Carowinds

Mon, 04/02/2012 - 14:34 — Anonymous Carowinds has opened its new spinning
tower ride, WindSeeker, to the public as the park's 2012 season gets
underway. read more

Disney's Splash Mountain and Song of the South - The Story Behind the Ride

Mon, 04/02/2012 - 14:37 — Anonymous Discover the secrets behind Disneyland
and the Magic Kingdom's Splash Mountain and its muse, Song of the South!read
more

Video: Disney Dreams show debuts at Disneyland Paris in time for 20th anniversary

Mon, 04/02/2012 - 14:35 — Anonymous Disneyland Paris has debuted its new
night-time show, Disney Dreams, as the park's 20th anniversary celebrations
get underway. read more

Video: WindSeeker spinning tower ride opens at Carowinds

Mon, 04/02/2012 - 14:34 — Anonymous Carowinds has opened its new spinning
tower ride, WindSeeker, to the public as the park's 2012 season gets
underway. read more

Disney's Splash Mountain and Song of the South - The Story Behind the Ride

Mon, 04/02/2012 - 14:37 — Anonymous Discover the secrets behind Disneyland
and the Magic Kingdom's Splash Mountain and its muse, Song of the South!read
more

Video: Avengers train enters circulation on Walt Disney World's monorail system

Mon, 04/02/2012 - 14:37 — Anonymous An Avengers-themed train is now
operating on Walt Disney World's monorail system, with Marvel's film due to
debut in theaters on May 4, 2012. read more