Monday October 26, 2015
Canines
practice rescuing ‘missing persons’ at Kennywood
Kennywood is open on Fridays and Saturdays in October for Phantom Fright
Nights, so the scents of many people and much food were strong during the
training session. Dogs have learned to ignore those good smells and home in on
the scent of the person they are tracking.
Thrillseekers
strip naked for roller coaster record
Thrillseekers took it all off in a bid to set a new world record onboard the
Green Scream roller coaster at the Adventure Island theme park in Essex, Britain
over the weekend.
Derren
Brown announces Thorpe Park psychological experience
Derren Brown, the illusionist, is teaming up with Thorpe Park Resort in a
unique partnership to create the world’s first fully immersive psychological
attraction for a theme park. This new experience has been in development for
three years and is due to premiere at the park in March 2016.
‘Tower
Of Terror’ Getting Movie Treatment; Venerable Disney Theme Park Fright Ride
Armed with a treatment by Big Fish scribe John August, Disney is now looking to
hire a screenwriter to give feature treatment to Tower Of Terror, long one of
the most popular rides in its theme parks.
Tuesday October 27, 2015
Tivoli
to open massive food market
The Copenhagen amusement park Tivoli has confirmed it intends to commence the
construction of a huge food market, dubbed the Tivoli Food Court, located in
the corner of the park facing Vesterbrogade and Bernstorffsgade.
Universal
theme parks report highest summer attendance ever
Comcast Corp.'s theme parks division reported a strong third quarter Tuesday
morning, with record attendance driving both revenue and operating cash flow
growth of more than 14 percent.
Wild
Adventures Reveals Two Superstars for 2016 Concert Series
The park announced Martina McBride and Andy Grammer will each take the stage
next summer. They're just two of the 15 concerts coming to the theme park in
2016.
Islands
of Adventure: Work on Hulk coaster continues
A prominent piece of the Incredible Hulk coaster at Universal's Islands of
Adventure theme park is missing. The part of the rail that connects the entry
and exit of the cobra roll is no longer there.
Dogs
will get the run of Legoland water park
On Nov. 8, man's best friend will be able to cool all four heels in the pools
of Legoland's water park at Everything is Paw-some, a three-hour pooch party to
benefit the Humane Society of Polk County.
Batman
Ride, 400-Foot Ferris Wheel Aimed at Reviving Macau
The Batman ride in Macau’s Studio City isn’t just about rescuing Gotham City.
The $3.2 billion casino resort’s owner Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd. is also
hoping it’ll draw a new kind of thrill-seeker to the world’s biggest gambling
hub.
Santa's
Village to reopen for the holidays with 400,000 lights
Christmastime at Santa's Village includes 400,000 holiday lights, the Skyway
Sleigh, a Christmas Ferris wheel and of course an opportunity to see Santa
himself.
Wednesday October 28, 2015
‘Wildcat’
coaster at former Celebration City set for demolition in Branson
After more than six years without a thrill, a scream or even a rider, work
began this week to demolish the wooden coaster known as the Ozark Wildcat at
the amusement complex formerly known as Celebration City.
Jimmy
Fallon Getting His Own Universal Orlando Ride
Late-night television host Jimmy Fallon announced Tuesday that he will be
getting his very own theme park attraction at Universal Orlando Resort in 2017.
Universal
Studios Hollywood Introduces Online Virtual Tour
Theme park officials Tuesday introduced a website that takes aspiring wizards
and Muggles alike on a virtual tour of the attraction, including a trip through
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, with stops at Professor Dumbledore’s
office, the Portrait Gallery and the Defence Against the Dark Arts classroom.
Disney's
permit filing offers glimpse of major Hollywood Studios revamp
Walt Disney World is making the move to prepare Disney's Hollywood Studios for
its massive future overhaul that will include new Star Wars and Toy Story
areas.
Thursday October 29, 2015
City
Numbers Reveal the Extent of SeaWorld San Diego’s Sinking Performance
Attendance and revenues at SeaWorld San Diego are tanking as the marine park
battles efforts to force it to stop housing killer whales.
You
can vote on a name for Busch Gardens' new baby rhino
Fans on Busch Gardens' Facebook page can help name the park's newest addition,
a female Southern white rhinoceros calf born Oct. 16.
Six
Flags Makes Dream Come True for Glenview Boy
7-year-old Seth Mohr has special needs, but loves everything about Six Flags,
which made his Halloween costume one he'd never forget.
Friday October 30, 2015
Dreamworks
theme park confirmed for Riviera Maya
Work on the park is set to begin next year in the area of Punta Maroma, with an
initial investment of US $800 million. Dario Flota Ocampo, director of the
Trust for Tourism Promotion of the Riviera Maya, said that the park will be the
first of its kind in Latin America and will generate significant revenues and
tourist numbers.
Theme
park hosts biggest ever cross country race
Oakwood Theme Park played host to more than 1,000 sporty youngsters and their
proud parents for the 25th annual Pembrokeshire Primary Schools Cross Country
event.
Faulty
Gold Coast roller-coaster to reopen
The Green Lantern at Warner Bros. Movie World, which lost a wheel mid-ride and came
to an abrupt halt back in March, has been fixed and is set to reopen before
Christmas.
Universal
'scare actors' tell horror stories of abuse
Three "scare actors" at Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights
have reported to law enforcement that visitors abused them in the past 10 days.
Another three women complained of sexual harassment on social media recently as
they announced they were quitting.
Hollywood
Studios: Club Villain event begins in January
Walt Disney World is introducing another food-and-drink special event: Club
Villain will debut at Disney's Hollywood Studios on Jan. 16.
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Friday, October 30, 2015
Saturday, October 24, 2015
Review of the News: October 19 – October 23
Monday October 19, 2015
Dufftoberfest beer smooth, fresh addition to Springfield
Dufftoberfest is the first seasonal offering (available through Oct. 31) of Duff Beer at Springfield U.S.A. at Universal Orlando. The area, home of The Simpsons Ride, has been serving up Homer's favorite brand of beer since 2013.
London Paramount theme park gets £100 million from Chinese investor
The London Paramount Entertainment Resort, a Disneyland-style park planned for North Kent, has won its maiden investment from Chinese construction company SinoFortone.
Shanghai Disney to have world's longest parade
Shanghai Disney Resort will have the world’s longest parade every day along with some stage shows, musical events and acrobatics performances, according to the resort management. The daytime parade route named, “Mickey’s Storybook Express”, will stretch across the 1.16-square-kilometer Shanghai Disneyland every day after it opens in the spring of 2016.
Tuesday October 20, 2015
Man says he was denied entry at Busch Gardens for wearing kilt
Nearly 2,000 people have shared a Facebook post of a man who says he wasn’t allowed into Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s Howl- O-Scream Friday because he was wearing a kilt.
‘Halloween Horror Nights’ maestro Mike Aiello brings nightmares to life
Mike Aiello knows the art of the scare. As creative director of Universal Studios Orlando’s “Halloween Horror Nights,” he has worked with teams of innovative ghouls and effects magicians to orchestrate frightening mazes, scare zones and live shows for the theme park’s seasonal event since 2003.
Wednesday October 21, 2015
Six Flags theme parks propose name change wagers based on NLCS outcome
A branch of the Legoland amusement park is to open in Shanghai under a likely
US$300 million (RM1.3 billion) joint venture investment by Britain's Merlin
Entertainments Plc, announced during the state visit to Britain of Chinese
President Xi Jinping.
Put away that spare change, there's no more pay phoning home from Disneyland
Thanks to the incredible growth of cellphones, the resort has quietly removed all the pay phones from its original theme park.
Bouncing Baby Rhino Arrives at Busch Gardens
Kisiri, one of the park’s adult southern white rhinos, gave birth to her third calf on Oct. 16, the theme park announced. The baby and its mother are doing well, park officials report, and are currently being cared for behind the scenes by the park’s animal care team.
Silverwood offers chance to name new water slide
Silverwood Theme Park announced Wednesday plans to open a new water slide at their Boulder Beach Water Park, and are inviting the community to help name it.
Friday October 23, 2015
Ferrari World prepares for second world record
Called The Flying Aces, the ride is a 1.5 kilometre roller coaster which will have the world’s largest roller coaster loop, the current record for which is held by one at 6 Flags Magic Mountain in California.
Disney lands celebrity chef Rick Bayless, Universal opens NBC Sports Grill
Thursday was a big day for Orlando restaurants as tourist attractions, with NBC Sports going into the bar business and Rick Bayless, one of the country's top chefs, announcing he's going to Disney World — or at least the Mouse-owned shopping plaza Disney Springs.
Baby flamingo is newest arrival at Hampshire theme park
The Chilean flamingo chick has emerged from its nest at Paultons Park and can be seen hiding beneath its mother’s wing.
Dufftoberfest beer smooth, fresh addition to Springfield
Dufftoberfest is the first seasonal offering (available through Oct. 31) of Duff Beer at Springfield U.S.A. at Universal Orlando. The area, home of The Simpsons Ride, has been serving up Homer's favorite brand of beer since 2013.
London Paramount theme park gets £100 million from Chinese investor
The London Paramount Entertainment Resort, a Disneyland-style park planned for North Kent, has won its maiden investment from Chinese construction company SinoFortone.
Shanghai Disney to have world's longest parade
Shanghai Disney Resort will have the world’s longest parade every day along with some stage shows, musical events and acrobatics performances, according to the resort management. The daytime parade route named, “Mickey’s Storybook Express”, will stretch across the 1.16-square-kilometer Shanghai Disneyland every day after it opens in the spring of 2016.
Tuesday October 20, 2015
Man says he was denied entry at Busch Gardens for wearing kilt
Nearly 2,000 people have shared a Facebook post of a man who says he wasn’t allowed into Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s Howl- O-Scream Friday because he was wearing a kilt.
‘Halloween Horror Nights’ maestro Mike Aiello brings nightmares to life
Mike Aiello knows the art of the scare. As creative director of Universal Studios Orlando’s “Halloween Horror Nights,” he has worked with teams of innovative ghouls and effects magicians to orchestrate frightening mazes, scare zones and live shows for the theme park’s seasonal event since 2003.
Wednesday October 21, 2015
Six Flags theme parks propose name change wagers based on NLCS outcome
Six Flags Great Adventure and Six Flags Great America, which are located just
on the outskirts of New York and Chicago respectively, have decided to put
their money where their mouths are when it comes to baseball.
Six
Flags Great Escape to add metal detectors
A change is coming to a popular amusement park to make patrons feel safer. Six Flags Great Escape is installing metal detectors at the park's front gates.
A change is coming to a popular amusement park to make patrons feel safer. Six Flags Great Escape is installing metal detectors at the park's front gates.
Universal Studios Hollywood's annual Halloween extravaganza has been such a hit
this year that the park is extending the event beyond Halloween.
Put away that spare change, there's no more pay phoning home from Disneyland
Thanks to the incredible growth of cellphones, the resort has quietly removed all the pay phones from its original theme park.
Bouncing Baby Rhino Arrives at Busch Gardens
Kisiri, one of the park’s adult southern white rhinos, gave birth to her third calf on Oct. 16, the theme park announced. The baby and its mother are doing well, park officials report, and are currently being cared for behind the scenes by the park’s animal care team.
Silverwood offers chance to name new water slide
Silverwood Theme Park announced Wednesday plans to open a new water slide at their Boulder Beach Water Park, and are inviting the community to help name it.
Friday October 23, 2015
Ferrari World prepares for second world record
Called The Flying Aces, the ride is a 1.5 kilometre roller coaster which will have the world’s largest roller coaster loop, the current record for which is held by one at 6 Flags Magic Mountain in California.
Disney lands celebrity chef Rick Bayless, Universal opens NBC Sports Grill
Thursday was a big day for Orlando restaurants as tourist attractions, with NBC Sports going into the bar business and Rick Bayless, one of the country's top chefs, announcing he's going to Disney World — or at least the Mouse-owned shopping plaza Disney Springs.
Baby flamingo is newest arrival at Hampshire theme park
The Chilean flamingo chick has emerged from its nest at Paultons Park and can be seen hiding beneath its mother’s wing.
Saturday, October 17, 2015
Review of the News: October 12 – October 16
Monday October 12, 2015
Dreamland railway attraction to open in Margate
The Scenic Railway attraction at Dreamland in Margate will officially open on Thursday.
Ruling may lead to sale of Conneaut Lake Park's assets
This week, Conneaut Lake Park’s creditors – including government entities – may file a bankruptcy plan calling for the sale of the the amusement park’s assets to settle its debts.
Tuesday October 13, 2015
7 sickened by drug-laced brownies in cottage at Knoebels
Seven people required medical treatment Saturday night after eating what authorities say were drug-laced brownies in a rental cottage on the outskirts of Knoebels Amusement Park property.
Wednesday October 14, 2015
Old Chippewa Lake amusement park up for sale
What price can you put on memories? When it comes to the old Chippewa Lake Park, try $3.7 million. The once popular swimming beach and amusement park is back on the market.
Spider-Man to join fellow superheroes at Disneyland
As part of the theme park's Super Hero HQ attraction opening Nov. 16 in Tomorrowland, a Spider-Man character will join other Marvel superheroes, including Thor and Iron Man, to pose for pictures and sign autographs with park visitors, the theme park has announced.
Disney to renovate, temporarily close Flying Fish Café
Flying Fish Cafe, a long-standing restaurant at Disney's BoardWalk, will close Jan. 31 to begin a months-long renovation.
Six Flags to reduce scope of solar energy project
Plans for a solar energy project on property owned by the Six Flags Great Adventure theme park in Jackson will see a reduction in scale when the application goes before the Jackson Planning Board next week.
Disney future development impacts larger than originally planned
For its long-term growth plan, Walt Disney World wants permission to develop far more wetland acres than it originally proposed to state regulators.
Legoland Florida will premiere new 4D movie in January
Visitors to Legoland Florida Resort might assume the attraction’s Fun Town 4D theater screens “The Lego Movie,” the immensely popular 2014 release. Actually, that’s not the case. But the characters from “The Lego Movie” will soon appear on the screen at the theater. Merlin Entertainments, corporate owner of Legoland, is collaborating with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and The Lego Group to produce an animated “four-dimensional” film to Legoland parks and Legoland Discovery Centers around the world starting in January.
Thursday October 15, 2015
ZDT’s roller coaster offers record-setting experience in Seguin
Fast, thrilling, intense and fun were just a few of the words people used to describe ZDT’s Amusement Park’s new roller coaster — the Switchback.
Bay Beach breaks ground for two new rides
Bay Beach Amusement Park has been closed for a few weeks now, but it will have two new rides when it reopens next year. Crews started initial instillation work for the Jumping Spring and Rockin' Tug rides. However, those rides were originally scheduled to be ready to ride late this past summer.
Six Flags St. Louis to rename coaster for Chicago Cubs after losing bet
Six Flags St. Louis lost a bet with a Chicago amusement park. The loser of the Major League Baseball’s National League Division Series to rename their coaster after the winning team. American Thunder will now be known as “Cubs Thunder” for the remainder of the 2015 season.
Friday October 16, 2015
Proposal for world's tallest roller coaster hits snag
The Orange County Planning and Zoning Commission on Thursday voted down a request for the complex that would house what would be the tallest roller coaster in the world.
SeaWorld To Challenge Regulators Over California Orca Breeding Ban
One week after SeaWorld proposed an expansion on its orca tanks worth $100 million, the theme park company said it would pursue legal action against the state ruling that outline restrictions on park management - including the ban on breeding, trading and transferring of orcas.
Disney is hiring an intern to help it counter terrorism and beat hackers
The company posted a job opening on its website for a “global intelligence analyst intern”, a role that sits within the counter threat intelligence support team and involves analysis of “developing threats that include counter terrorism, physical threats, cyber-attacks and all reputational risks.”
Disney sets list of Candlelight Processional narrators
Walt Disney World has released the entire list of narrators for the 2015 edition of Candlelight Processional, the annual retelling of the Christmas story at Epcot. New participants include Chandra Wilson, Daniel Dae Kim, America Ferrera and the previously announced Meredith Vieira.
Dreamland railway attraction to open in Margate
The Scenic Railway attraction at Dreamland in Margate will officially open on Thursday.
Ruling may lead to sale of Conneaut Lake Park's assets
This week, Conneaut Lake Park’s creditors – including government entities – may file a bankruptcy plan calling for the sale of the the amusement park’s assets to settle its debts.
Tuesday October 13, 2015
7 sickened by drug-laced brownies in cottage at Knoebels
Seven people required medical treatment Saturday night after eating what authorities say were drug-laced brownies in a rental cottage on the outskirts of Knoebels Amusement Park property.
Wednesday October 14, 2015
Old Chippewa Lake amusement park up for sale
What price can you put on memories? When it comes to the old Chippewa Lake Park, try $3.7 million. The once popular swimming beach and amusement park is back on the market.
Spider-Man to join fellow superheroes at Disneyland
As part of the theme park's Super Hero HQ attraction opening Nov. 16 in Tomorrowland, a Spider-Man character will join other Marvel superheroes, including Thor and Iron Man, to pose for pictures and sign autographs with park visitors, the theme park has announced.
Disney to renovate, temporarily close Flying Fish Café
Flying Fish Cafe, a long-standing restaurant at Disney's BoardWalk, will close Jan. 31 to begin a months-long renovation.
Six Flags to reduce scope of solar energy project
Plans for a solar energy project on property owned by the Six Flags Great Adventure theme park in Jackson will see a reduction in scale when the application goes before the Jackson Planning Board next week.
Disney future development impacts larger than originally planned
For its long-term growth plan, Walt Disney World wants permission to develop far more wetland acres than it originally proposed to state regulators.
Legoland Florida will premiere new 4D movie in January
Visitors to Legoland Florida Resort might assume the attraction’s Fun Town 4D theater screens “The Lego Movie,” the immensely popular 2014 release. Actually, that’s not the case. But the characters from “The Lego Movie” will soon appear on the screen at the theater. Merlin Entertainments, corporate owner of Legoland, is collaborating with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and The Lego Group to produce an animated “four-dimensional” film to Legoland parks and Legoland Discovery Centers around the world starting in January.
Thursday October 15, 2015
ZDT’s roller coaster offers record-setting experience in Seguin
Fast, thrilling, intense and fun were just a few of the words people used to describe ZDT’s Amusement Park’s new roller coaster — the Switchback.
Bay Beach breaks ground for two new rides
Bay Beach Amusement Park has been closed for a few weeks now, but it will have two new rides when it reopens next year. Crews started initial instillation work for the Jumping Spring and Rockin' Tug rides. However, those rides were originally scheduled to be ready to ride late this past summer.
Six Flags St. Louis to rename coaster for Chicago Cubs after losing bet
Six Flags St. Louis lost a bet with a Chicago amusement park. The loser of the Major League Baseball’s National League Division Series to rename their coaster after the winning team. American Thunder will now be known as “Cubs Thunder” for the remainder of the 2015 season.
Friday October 16, 2015
Proposal for world's tallest roller coaster hits snag
The Orange County Planning and Zoning Commission on Thursday voted down a request for the complex that would house what would be the tallest roller coaster in the world.
SeaWorld To Challenge Regulators Over California Orca Breeding Ban
One week after SeaWorld proposed an expansion on its orca tanks worth $100 million, the theme park company said it would pursue legal action against the state ruling that outline restrictions on park management - including the ban on breeding, trading and transferring of orcas.
Disney is hiring an intern to help it counter terrorism and beat hackers
The company posted a job opening on its website for a “global intelligence analyst intern”, a role that sits within the counter threat intelligence support team and involves analysis of “developing threats that include counter terrorism, physical threats, cyber-attacks and all reputational risks.”
Disney sets list of Candlelight Processional narrators
Walt Disney World has released the entire list of narrators for the 2015 edition of Candlelight Processional, the annual retelling of the Christmas story at Epcot. New participants include Chandra Wilson, Daniel Dae Kim, America Ferrera and the previously announced Meredith Vieira.
Friday, October 9, 2015
Review of the News: October 5 – October 9
Monday October 5, 2015
Walt Disney World raises prices, adds PhotoPass to Annual Passholder Program
Beginning this week, Walt Disney World will introduce its new system, which includes PhotoPass and, you guessed it, increased prices.
Disneyland Introduces New, More Expensive Passports
Disneyland raised prices for its annual passes this Sunday, which include a new exclusive, top-level, $1,049 Signature Plus Passport.
Disney Weighs Variable Theme Park Pricing
For the first time in the 60 years since Disneyland opened, Disney is considering switching to demand-based pricing at its domestic parks, where tickets would cost less or provide added benefits on slower days, and cost extra or come with more restrictions on dates when there tend to be too many people.
Tuesday October 6, 2015
First major rollercoaster installed in Dubai
The Dragon roller coaster is the first ride to be installed at Dubai Parks and Resorts, a Dh10.5 billion project set to open in October 2016 with three separate theme parks, a hotel, and a retail and dining district spread across 25 million square feet of land.
Universal Orlando Resort raises rates for parking by $3
In May, Universal Orlando Resort raised Florida resident annual passes from $189 to $214.99. And beginning today, regular parking rates have also increased from $17 to $20.
NBC Sports Grill and Brew set to open at Universal CityWalk
The NBC Sports Grill and Brew restaurant is set to open today at Universal CityWalk, according to a post on a Twitter account from a Universal Orlando official.
Wednesday October 7, 2015
SeaWorld reference mysteriously disappears from Florida Department of Education website
Animal activists took credit for SeaWorld disappearing from the Florida Department of Education's online lists of “Fun Florida Fieldtrips” and teacher discounts. But shortly after an Orlando Sentinel reporter asked why SeaWorld had been removed, references to the theme park were back on the department's website.
Universal shuns outside transportation services as its shuttles expand
Universal, which is undergoing a growth spurt, is pursuing strategies that encourage tourists to use its own transportation services rather than outside ones. Universal provides a shuttle that's typically free for visitors at 22 hotels, mostly off its property. Last month, Universal started another service directly between its on-site hotels and Orlando International Airport.
Thursday October 8, 2015
Carowinds and PopCap Games To Debut World's First Intra-Active 3-D Attraction
Carowinds, the premier entertainment destination of the Carolinas, and PopCap Games, creator of some of the world's most beloved video game franchises, and an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) studio are leading the charge as innovators in the amusement park industry by announcing a new digital experience. Carowinds will open the world's first intra-active 3-D game experience, Plants vs. Zombies™ Garden Warfare: 3Z Arena, in spring 2016 – adding to the park's family line-up of thrills for all ages.
Inquiry begins into proposals to bring new haunted house to Legoland
Objectors to the proposed haunted house at Legoland Windsor Resort say the town’s infrastructure ‘can’t cope’ with more attractions being added to the park.
Friday October 9, 2015
SeaWorld whale tank expansion wins approval, with limits
The California Coastal Commission unanimously approved SeaWorld's $100 million plan to double the size of its killer whale habitat, despite the pleas of animal activists to release the behemoths into the ocean. But the approval comes with a key condition: SeaWorld cannot breed any of the 11 whales in captivity in California.
Busch Gardens welcomes another baby aardvark
Park caretakers there are helping bottle-feed the cub, who was born on Sept. 18. They're monitoring the health of it and its mother Izzy. The baby’s sex -- along with his or her name -- will be determined within the next few weeks. The newborn is Busch Gardens' fifth successful aardvark birth.
Walt Disney World raises prices, adds PhotoPass to Annual Passholder Program
Beginning this week, Walt Disney World will introduce its new system, which includes PhotoPass and, you guessed it, increased prices.
Disneyland Introduces New, More Expensive Passports
Disneyland raised prices for its annual passes this Sunday, which include a new exclusive, top-level, $1,049 Signature Plus Passport.
Disney Weighs Variable Theme Park Pricing
For the first time in the 60 years since Disneyland opened, Disney is considering switching to demand-based pricing at its domestic parks, where tickets would cost less or provide added benefits on slower days, and cost extra or come with more restrictions on dates when there tend to be too many people.
Tuesday October 6, 2015
First major rollercoaster installed in Dubai
The Dragon roller coaster is the first ride to be installed at Dubai Parks and Resorts, a Dh10.5 billion project set to open in October 2016 with three separate theme parks, a hotel, and a retail and dining district spread across 25 million square feet of land.
Universal Orlando Resort raises rates for parking by $3
In May, Universal Orlando Resort raised Florida resident annual passes from $189 to $214.99. And beginning today, regular parking rates have also increased from $17 to $20.
NBC Sports Grill and Brew set to open at Universal CityWalk
The NBC Sports Grill and Brew restaurant is set to open today at Universal CityWalk, according to a post on a Twitter account from a Universal Orlando official.
Wednesday October 7, 2015
SeaWorld reference mysteriously disappears from Florida Department of Education website
Animal activists took credit for SeaWorld disappearing from the Florida Department of Education's online lists of “Fun Florida Fieldtrips” and teacher discounts. But shortly after an Orlando Sentinel reporter asked why SeaWorld had been removed, references to the theme park were back on the department's website.
Universal shuns outside transportation services as its shuttles expand
Universal, which is undergoing a growth spurt, is pursuing strategies that encourage tourists to use its own transportation services rather than outside ones. Universal provides a shuttle that's typically free for visitors at 22 hotels, mostly off its property. Last month, Universal started another service directly between its on-site hotels and Orlando International Airport.
Thursday October 8, 2015
Carowinds and PopCap Games To Debut World's First Intra-Active 3-D Attraction
Carowinds, the premier entertainment destination of the Carolinas, and PopCap Games, creator of some of the world's most beloved video game franchises, and an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) studio are leading the charge as innovators in the amusement park industry by announcing a new digital experience. Carowinds will open the world's first intra-active 3-D game experience, Plants vs. Zombies™ Garden Warfare: 3Z Arena, in spring 2016 – adding to the park's family line-up of thrills for all ages.
Inquiry begins into proposals to bring new haunted house to Legoland
Objectors to the proposed haunted house at Legoland Windsor Resort say the town’s infrastructure ‘can’t cope’ with more attractions being added to the park.
Friday October 9, 2015
SeaWorld whale tank expansion wins approval, with limits
The California Coastal Commission unanimously approved SeaWorld's $100 million plan to double the size of its killer whale habitat, despite the pleas of animal activists to release the behemoths into the ocean. But the approval comes with a key condition: SeaWorld cannot breed any of the 11 whales in captivity in California.
Busch Gardens welcomes another baby aardvark
Park caretakers there are helping bottle-feed the cub, who was born on Sept. 18. They're monitoring the health of it and its mother Izzy. The baby’s sex -- along with his or her name -- will be determined within the next few weeks. The newborn is Busch Gardens' fifth successful aardvark birth.
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