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Photos of Worlds of Fun’s Patriot online
New construction photos of the $14 million dollar B&M Inverted coaster Patriot have been posted online. The coaster, coming to Kansas City's Worlds of Fun this Spring, will feature a 149-foot lift hill with a 123-foot curved drop, an 89-foot vertical loop, and six... [More]
Six Flags: Disney World alternative?
Two months after he accepted the CEO position with Six Flags, Mark Shapiro is attempting to make Six Flags more of an alternative to Walt Disney World, after spending more than a decade at Disney-owned ESPN. "I know the hardship many families have making... [More]
Six Flags NE announces new 2006 rides
Six Flags New England, which is celebrating its 45th anniversary in 2006, has officially announced its new attractions for the 2006 season. The new lineup for 2006 includes two new rides — Catapult, a giant spinning ride that takes guests through forwards and backwards... [More]
Six Flags signs agreement with Sunkist
Six Flags has announced an agreement with Sunkist to make Sunkist the "Official Fresh Fruit" of Six Flags and the exclusive fresh fruit provider within the company's theme parks. The agreement calls for Sunkist Fun Fruits to Six Flags Kids Meals, as well as... [More]
Disney hits new heights with Everest
The Associated Press takes a look at Walt Disney World's new Expedition Everest attraction. "'Respect tradition -- beware,' warn yellowed posters and weathered totem poles surrounding a 200-foot peak. Inside lives the biggest, most fierce creature Walt Disney ever built... [More]
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Expedition Everest ‘Why For’ at JHM
Jim Hill has posted a new 'Why For' article, this time covering only questions sent in concerning Disney's new ride Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain. Questions discussed include the backside coverage (or lack thereof) of the new ride,... [More]
Universal pulls Jaws out of retirement
After a long period of part-time or no-time operation and an extensive rehab, Universal Studios has re-opened its Jaws attraction. The ride was brought back due in large part to support it received from visitors of the park and mans of the ride.... [More]
U.O. discontinues Universal Express
Universal Orlando has announced that it is ending its Universal Express service, which, must like Disney's FastPass, allowed visitors to skip an occasional long line. The park will instead switch exclusively to its pre-existing Express Plus service, which allows visitors... [More]
Haunted Mansion manual online
A dedicated Disney fan and blogger has posted the 1975 manual for Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion. Among the tidbits include proper dress attire for male and female Cast Members during differing weather, how to load and take care of passengers in the Expanding Rooms,... [More]
Superman, Bugs coming to SFSL
Six Flags has announced the biggest expansion in Six Flags St. Louis' history, the highlight of which is the Intamin Giant Drop tower ride Superman Tower of Power. Preliminary stats for the ride indicate that it will feature a 230 foot tower and a... [More]
CBS intends to sell Parks division
CBS has announced intentions to sell off its Paramount Parks division, acquired in 1994 under the company’s prior Viacom name. The division runs five parks nationwide. No major changes are expected at the parks this summer due to the sale, although it has not... [More]
More Coca-Cola for Paramount
According to Screamscape, Paramount Parks has signed a seven-year extension with Coca-Cola to feature its drinks throughout the parks. In addition to the standard Coke fair, the parks will also be carrying newer products such as Coca-Cola Zero, Full Throttle energy drink,... [More]
Man injured on WDW’s Peter Pan’s Flight
Yesterday a 70 year-old man was pinned underneath a ride vehicle on Peter Pan’s Flight, a suspended dark ride in the Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland. Apparently the man, who was riding with his wife and granddaughter, fell off a moving conveyor belt — used to... [More]
Walt Disney’s Apartment
The Orange County Register has posted an interactive tour on its website of Walt Disney's personal apartment at Disneyland. "Come inside and take a look at Walt Disney's home at Disneyland. Disney historian Tim O'Day shares facts and history about the rarely seen apartment."... [More]
Jim Hill on ‘Lost’ Indiana Jones ride
Jim Hill has posted an interesting article looking at the original Indiana Jones plans for Disneyland. The plans, which date back to the 1980’s, proposed a dual-ride extension of Adventureland, which would have featured both the “Indiana Jones Adventure” ride that eventually opened in... [More]
Sparrow, Barbossa coming to PotC
The theme park ride inspired the movie — now the movie is inspiring the ride. Pirates of the Caribbean park adventure is adding new characters and features from the "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" movie and debuting when the... [More]
Hong Kong Disneyland turns away visitors
Hong Kong Disneyland today experienced a sellout beause of the Lunar New Year, and more than a hundred people were turned away at the gates of the park. The crowd became angry, with some attempting to force their way into the park. The source... [More]
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