Showing posts with label Roller Coasters. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Roller Coasters. Show all posts

Sunday, August 26, 2012

Review of the News: 8/19/12 - 8/25/12


Here is our weekly review of the news.  After this post we'll be bringing you daily updates, at least until the end of the season.


Sunday August 19, 2012

Busch Gardens Tampa, Tampa Bay, FL
You won’t find it listed on the park’s website, but a few times a year guests can go behind the scenes and into the savanna on an exclusive tour to capture some great wildlife photography.
Orlando Attractions Magazine

Disney World, Lake Buena Vista, FL
"Bistro de Paris" French restaurant in Epcot has closed to make way for a renamed and less formal eatery that will open by mid-December, and the Beauty and the Beast themed “Be Our Guest” in the Magic Kingdom Fantasyland expansion will begin accepting reservations Aug. 20.
Orlando Sentinel

Joyland, Wichita, KS
In wake of a recent fire, impersonators claiming to represent the closed park have been going door asking for funds to help re-open the park.
KSN 3

Walabi Belgium, Wavre, Belgium
True to its pioneering reputation, the theme park at Wavre in Blegium is about to launch a new app that enables Facebook users to share their favorite rides with their friends in real time.
Internet Retailing

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Roller Coaster DataBase



Started in 2006 by Duane Marden, the Roller Coaster DataBase (RCDB) is the most comprehensive site for information on roller coasters throughout the world.  RCDB has entries for currently operating coasters, as well as those that are standing but not operating and those that no longer exist.

Friday, August 17, 2012

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