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Halloween Horror Nights Meat Market art
The LA Times Daily Travel & Deal Blog got some exclusive concept art for the Meat Market scare zone at Halloween Horror Nights 2009 in Universal Studios Hollywood. The art shows some seriously creepy characters, each sharing a similar motif: A lack of skin... [More]
Former Disneyland Snow White wins lottery
Natalie Marston, former Snow White actress at Disneyland, hit the jackpot this past weekend. Marston was working as Snow White when she purchased a lottery ticket in February. She knew she had won at least $2,000 when she scratched her lottery ticket and found... [More]
Chinese villagers make way for Shanghai Disney
Residents of the village of Zhaohang are being moved to make way for the future site of Shanghai Disney theme park. Many of the 4,000 residents will be receiving relocations packages, though many are still upset about being forcefully moved from their homes by... [More]
Schlitterbahn to hold 'Hill Country Christmas' 2009
Schlitterbahn is set to host their "Hill Country Christmas" again this year. The park will be blanketed with more than 1.5 million lights, new attractions and shows, special food selections, and holiday-oriented shopping. New & Improved Attractions: • Ice Skating - Bigger! - Experience... [More]
Epcot's Food & Wine Festival eats listed in full
Stitch Kingdom has posted the complete listing cuisine that will be available at the 2009 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. Pricing for each location is not yet available. You will find a sample of the items available below; click through to Stitch Kingdom... [More]
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Carowinds announces Intimidator coaster for 2010
Carowinds amusement park is set to see the opening of the Intimidator roller coaster in 2010. The roller coaster will be the Southeast's longest, tallest and fastest roller coaster. The coaster is named in honor of NASCAR's late and perhaps most famous driver, Dale... [More]
'Wishing Star' iPhone game for Disneyland
A new game for the iPhone 3G and 3GS titled Wishing Stars has been released that allows guests to scour Disneyland on a location-based adventure. The game is divided into Quests. Many of the Quests are like scavenger hunts, with photos or text that... [More]
Video: Official Howl-O-Scream 2009 commercial
It seems some gift items are being sent around to various members of the press to hype Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's Howl-O-Scream 2009. Orlando Attractions Magazine was sent a care package containing a miniature dress form--about 12" tall--ornamented with a leather-trimmed zipper and two... [More]
Former Six Flags execs offer to save failing parks
Former Six Flags Inc. executives have offered to leave retirement to help save the beleaguered entertainment company. They claim that the company's value can be raised by up to $300 million. "We'd be willing to come back out of retirement and run it for... [More]
Universal Horror Nights scene-by-scene
John Murdy, creative director at Universal Studios Hollywood, wants to be sure guests walk away shivering from this year's Halloween Horror Nights. "We want you to feel like you're living a horror movie," Murdy told the LA Times. "We really study fear and what... [More]
Disneyland home movie from 1956 uncovered
Jeff Altman has uncovered a film shot at Disneyland by his grandfather in 1956. The film — originally shot on a Bell & Howell Filmo using 16mm Kodachrome film stock — was taken roughly a year following the park's opening. After discovering the lost... [More]
Kings Dominion announces 305-foot Intimidator
Kings Dominion has officially outed its 2010 project, a 305-foot giga-coaster named Intimidator 305. As racing fans might have already guessed, the new coaster takes its name from the late NASCAR great Dale Earnhardt Sr., and will feature a 300-foot first drop at an... [More]
Two new teaser videos for Howl-O-Scream 2009
Two new teaser videos for Busch Gardens' Howl-O-Scream 2009 have been released. The videos were first outed by the Howl-O-Scream Insider twitter account, @HOSInsider. The first video is the usual one-shot, quick-look fanfare showing a little of what is already known as the fashion-horror... [More]
Multiple Disney deaths spark government probe
The multiple deaths at Walt Disney World have incited a federal investigation. The death of Disney stunt performer Anislav Varbanov Monday evening marks the third death at Walt Disney World since July of this year. The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has six... [More]
Cat Cora's Kouzzina now open at Disney
Walt Disney World's newest eatery, Kouzzina by Cat Cora, has officially opened at Disney's Boardwalk Resort. Replacing the former Mediterranean-focused Spoodles, Kouzzina's is also mostly a Mediterranean affair, with a focus on Greek dishes, and is open for both breakfast and dinner. Specialties include... [More]
Legoland CA captured in Google Street View
Legoland California has become the first United States-based theme park to be mapped by Google's Street View cameras, the L.A. Times Travel & Deal Blog reports. Street View is a feature of the search giant's Google Maps service that allows users to look around... [More]
Six Flags NO to reopen as Nickelodeon Universe
Nickelodeon has confirmed that it will be opening both theme and water parks on the site of Six Flags New Orleans. WWLTV.com reports that officials from the company are currently in New Orleans meeting with city officials to finalize plans for the site. Construction... [More]
Thorpe Park officials: "Say NO to BO!"
Thorpe Park officials have taken a stance against one of the most notorious amusement park offenders: Body odor. Park workers have taken to posting signs around the park warning guests of their potentially pungent offense. The signs read, "Say NO to BO!" Director of... [More]
Performer perishes at Disney's Hollywood Studios
A Walt Disney World cast member passed away Monday evening after an accident at Hollywood Studios park, say officials. A Disney spokesperson says 30-year-old stunt performer Anislav Varbanov was injured during rehearsal for the "Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular." The performer was rushed to... [More]
Video: Disneyland's Haunted Mansion turns 40
The Haunted Mansion attraction at Disneyland just turned 40 years old. The Disneyland attraction is one of Disney's most iconic properties and, perhaps most appropriately, holds claim to more spooky rumors concerning the building's construction and history than any other Disney attraction. In celebration... [More]
Disneyland's 'third gate' on hold... for now
Hopes for the fabled "third gate" that was supposedly coming to Disneyland have been squashed for the time being. The Harbor Blvd. Strawberry Field that was the most likely location for Disneyland's future third gate has been paved over to make way for a... [More]
Michael Myers coming to Universal's Horror Nights
Michael Myers will be stalking this year's Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood. Dubbed "Halloween: The Life and Crimes of Michael Myers," the haunted maze is the first to make use of the horror movie franchise. The maze will guide guests through the... [More]
Disneyland launches $400 off on 4 nights deal
The Disneyland Resort has launched a new package deal through which guests can save $400 by booking a four night stay at a Disneyland hotel and purchasing 4-Day Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Souvenir Tickets. The offer is good for stays beginning between August 23,... [More]
Universal's Rip Ride Rockit finally opens
The Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster at Universal Studios Florida finally opened its doors to guests this past Saturday. Guests began lining up in front of the attraction at around 5:30 p.m. and park attendants began ushering riders in at about 5:45 p.m.... [More]
New ways to 'chill' at two Disney water parks
Disney has installed new lounging areas at both Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach. The "Polar Patios" at Blizzard Beach and "Beachcomber Shacks" at Typhoon Lagoon will each run interested guests $250 per day for the rental. The areas are shaded and provide "comfortable seating"... [More]
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