Author Archives: labman

Discovery cove has released a short construction update video of the new freshwater oasis attraction that will be opening spring 2012. It’s going to add an area to view marmosets and river otters.

Busch Gardens Williamsburg has reached a milestone for their new Verbolten coaster.  They have released some footage today because they have finished the track on the new coaster.  They have a few previews of the indoor section of the ride … Continue reading →

Busch Gardens Tampa opened their new Animal Care Center on Monday. I haven’t made it to Florida yet to have a look at it, but what I saw under construction on my last trip looked really interesting. I think it’s … Continue reading →

Seaworld released a construction update video on the new Manta coaster at Seaworld San Diego last week. It’s a shame it’s not a flying coaster like Manta in Orlando, but it does look like it’s got the great queue line … Continue reading →

I call BS on this story.  First off, those are mannequins, not water dummies like they use to test coasters.  Second, the dummies on both sides are damaged in exactly the same way with limbs cleanly cut.  If they were … Continue reading →

Seaworld Orlando has released a short webisode with some concept drawings and background information on the new exhibit.  It really looks like they’re doing a good job on it, and I look forward to it’s opening.

Busch Gardens Tampa has a preview of their new web site available for you too look at and comment on. It looks good to me. they’ve really cleaned it up. I’ll have to try it on a mobile device to … Continue reading →

I can’t say that this is really a surprise. They’ve put a windseeker in just about every other Cedar Fair park. I’ve never been on one, but personally I think it looks like fun. I would love another coaster, but … Continue reading →

Disney has released a short video highlighting some of the advanced technology that is going into the design of the new fantasyland section of the Magic Kingdom. It’s really quite interesting.

I laughed at some of the scenes in this, so I had to share.

Cinderella’s castle had a small fire break out on July 19th. Below is a youtube video as it was happening. Needless to say, it was put out quickly.

Busch Gardens Tampa has released on ride footage from Cheetah Hunt, and it is spectacular to see.

Cheetah Hunt has started operations for Employees. Hopfully this means that there will soon be a soft opening for the general public. With the 27th right around the corner, I’m really looking forward to my next trip to Florida. BGTNation … Continue reading →

Disney has released a short video interview with the imagineers behind the new Little Mermaid ride.  The behind the scenes stuff is always interesting.

Busch Gardens Tampa has announced exclusive ride time for season passholders during the month of june.  From what I can find on the web, there is no mention of a soft opening and it doesn’t look like it’s going to … Continue reading →