Monthly Archives: January 2010

Disney has released a short video of various opening day celebrations hosted by Walt himself. This is from the Disney official blog

Busch Gardens Tampa has received the Google Street View treatment, so you can now explore the park virtually. It’s not the same as being there, but it’s as close as you’re going to get on the computer.

It looks like Merlin Entertainment Group, the owner of LegoLand in California, will be turning the recently purchased Cypress Gardens Theme park into another Lego Land.  The may of Winter Haven said that it is a two year plan to … Continue reading →

The orlando Sentinel was invidted to preview the construction of the new Sesame Street Safari in Busch Gardens and posted pictures of it’s progress.  While I will miss the land of the dragons, which this section replaces, it looks like … Continue reading →

Carowinds is having a charity auction to be among the first members of the public to ride the new Intimidator coaster.  Bids start at $50 and the highest bid gets choice of seat with the next choice going to the … Continue reading →

Ever wonder what would happen if a park were just left in place?  That’s exactly what happened to River Country along Bay Lake.  Someone recently visited this water park that was closed in 2001 and posted side by side photos … Continue reading →

In a move to profit from the popularity of the Harry Potter section being added, Universal is raising the price of a 7 day ticket from $99 to $170.    While that price is high, the reality is that there isn’t … Continue reading →

Carowinds has announced that Intimidator will open with the park on March 27, 2010. They also have received the first of three cars for it and will be putting them on the tracks as they come in.

I don’t know how I missed this when it was  first posted on Disney Parks Blog, but it’s really cool to see.

I’m glad I knew better than plan a Christmas trip to any of the theme parks in Orlando.  Universal had lines up to three hours long for the new Rip Ride Rockit coaster, and the Magic Kingdom had to close … Continue reading →

An 18 year old killer whaled named Takara at SeaWorld San Antonio had a baby this morning at 7:15 AM. Both mother and baby are doing well.

Sully is the newest addition to the Sea World San Diego animal park.

Disney was fined 44,000 in penalties for violations that resulted in the death of a park employee caused by two monorails colliding.

Disney Parks Blog has release a short video outlining the changes coming to Disney’s california adventure park.

The LA times has published their top 10 list for new rides and attractions at US theme parks.  Overall, I agree with their list because I am looking forward to almost all of the items on their list.