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Theme Park Insider- Theme park refurbishment and reopening schedule for March 2012 and beyond February 24, 2012By Robert Niles: Here's the latest schedule for what will be opening and reopening at the Disney, Universal and SeaWorld theme parks in Central Florida and Southern California this year: [*with updates from the comments.]The new Blue Sky Cellar exhibition, focusing on Cars Land, opens at Disney California Adventure on Feb. 29.Mark Twain Riverboat at Dis […]
- 2012 Best Attraction Tournament: Toy Story Midway Mania vs. Test Track February 24, 2012By Robert Niles: Today in Round Two of the 2012 Theme Park Insider Tournament, we've got two of the more popular destinations at the Walt Disney World Resort for grabbing a Fastpass first thing in the morning.But which is the one you most want to ride?Toy Story Midway Mania - at Disney California Adventure and Disney's Hollywood StudiosTest Track - […]
- Holiday World owners approved to take over former Kentucky Kingdom theme park February 23, 2012By Lori Schueren: In a decision made by Kentucky's State Fair Board on Thursday, the Koch family has been approved to take over Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville, KY.The park will be renamed Bluegrass Boardwalk. Holiday World president Dan Koch promised that it will be open by May 2013. The park will be a sister park to Holiday World in Santa Claus, Indian […]
- New Blue Man Group show debuts at Universal Orlando February 23, 2012By Domenik Jost: Tomorrow is the official debut premiere of the all-new Blue Man Group show at the Universal Orlando's Sharp Aquos Theater, next door to Universal Studios Florida. Back in January, Universal Orlando announced that the Blue Man Group show was getting a makeover. So just a few weeks ago, the original run of Blue Man Group at Universal Orla […]
- 2012 Best Attraction Tournament: Soarin' Over California vs. Terminator 2: 3D February 23, 2012By Robert Niles: Today in Round Two of the 2012 Theme Park Insider Tournament, we've got our first Disney vs. Universal match-up of this round. Five versus 12 traditionally is one of the more popular "upset" match-ups. Will we see one here?Soarin' Over California - at Disney California Adventure and EpcotTerminator 2: 3D - at Universal St […]
- 2012 Best Attraction Tournament: Incredible Hulk Coaster vs. Top Thrill Dragster February 22, 2012By Robert Niles: Today in Round Two of the 2012 Theme Park Insider Tournament, we're "launching" the Best Roller Coaster bracket with a high-speed match-up.Incredible Hulk Coaster - at Universal's Islands of AdventureTop Thrill Dragster - at Cedar PointCampaign for your favorite in the comments. Voting is open for 24 hours.Tomorrow: We […]
- 2012 Best Attraction Tournament: The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man vs. Revenge of the Mummy February 21, 2012By Robert Niles: Today in Round Two of the 2012 Theme Park Insider Tournament, we're kicking off the Best Themed Ride bracket with a classic match-up of two of Universal's top thrill rides.The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man - at Universal's Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios JapanRevenge of the Mummy - at Universal Studios Florida, U […]
- SeaWorld San Diego's February Manta construction update February 20, 2012By Robert Niles: SeaWorld San Diego's just released a video update on construction for the west coast Manta roller coaster, which will open this May.San Diego's Manta will be a Mack launch coaster that skims around the Forbidden Reef section of the park.This article originally appeared at http://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/201202/2918/. All righ […]
- 2012 Best Attraction Tournament: Waterworld vs. Clyde and Seamore February 20, 2012By Robert Niles: Welcome to the first match of Round Two of the 2012 Theme Park Insider Tournament. Today, we're voting in the Best Show bracket, as top seed Waterworld faces off against 16-seed Clyde and Seamore.Waterworld - at Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Studios Singapore and Universal Studios JapanClyde and Seamore - Known as Clyde and Sea […]
- 2012 Best Attraction Tournament: Round Two match-ups and schedule February 17, 2012By Robert Niles: You certainly surprised me with some of your decisions so far in the 2012 Theme Park Insider Tournament. But that's created some really great match-ups for Round Two, and beyond.The Haunted Mansion earned the most votes of all the nominees in Round One.When I set up the tournament, I had an idea which categories would feed into the Best […]
- Theme park refurbishment and reopening schedule for March 2012 and beyond February 24, 2012
- Disney Parks News
- Disney wait-time app now available - WKMG Orlando February 24, 2012
- Couple plans trip to Anaheim, Florida Disney parks in 24 hours - OCRegister February 23, 2012
- Disney World to close Snow White attraction - Sarasota Herald-Tribune February 23, 2012
- Disney's Anti-Obesity 'Habit Heroes' Exhibit At Epcot Causes Controversy (PHOTOS) - Huffington Post February 24, 2012
- Disneyland prepares for 24-hour party - OCRegister February 24, 2012
- I'm going to Disney World!' - Chronicle Times February 24, 2012Chronicle TimesI'm going to Disney World!'Chronicle TimesDisney decorations - The parks are nicely decorated for the holidays. Behind this photo of Walt and Mickey, taken at Disneyland, you can see some of the Disney castle's decorations. One of their classes included a tour called, "Keys to the Kingdom," ...
- Disneyland lets fans line up early for 24-hour party - OCRegister February 21, 2012
- Visits increased to U.S. Disney parks late last year - OCRegister February 8, 2012
- Making Disney memories for 24 straight hours - SILive.com (blog) February 24, 2012
- Snow White's Scary Adventures closes May 31, Storybook Circus opens in March - Examiner.com February 24, 2012Snow White's Scary Adventures closes May 31, Storybook Circus opens in MarchExaminer.comSnow White's Scary Adventures will close May 31 as part of Disney World's Fantasyland expansion project. The Disney Parks Blog announced yesterday that the classic Magic Kingdom ride will close May 31, alerting guests that they have just three months ...
- Universal Parks News
- Revamped Blue Man Group show at Universal Orlando is tons of fun - MyFoxOrlando.com February 24, 2012
- Universal Studios TRANSFORMERS: THE RIDE 3D Official Teaser Trailer - We Are Movie Geeks February 4, 2012
- From Universal Studios Home Entertainment: Suits Season One - Sacramento Bee February 15, 2012
- Orlando, Florida Theme Parks Open Fun Attractions in 2012 - JustLuxe.com February 24, 2012JustLuxe.comOrlando, Florida Theme Parks Open Fun Attractions in 2012JustLuxe.comThe Amazing Adventures of Spiderman, a fan favorite at the Universal Orlando Resort, is getting a high-definition makeover that will allow for the most realistic experience to date. In addition, Universal Studios is opening a 3-D ride based on the ...
- Visitors keep spending in Universal theme parks - Orlando Sentinel February 15, 2012
- Orlando's Amway Center, opened in 2010, will host NBA All-Star 2012. - NBA.com February 23, 2012
- Slideshow: New Blue Man Group show rocks Universal with a take on technology - Examiner.com February 17, 2012
- Wet 'n Wild building new kid's park - MyFoxOrlando.com January 30, 2012
- Research and Markets: 2012 Report on the $15 Billion US Amusement Parks ... - SunHerald.com February 20, 2012
- Momentum Stock: Cedar Fair Entertainment - Daily Markets February 23, 2012
