Category Archives: Theme Park

Ever wonder what goes into putting those topiaries up in Epcot?  Wonder no more, here’s a time lapse video of them being set up overnight. Share with your friends:Tweet

The coast critic has posted a short article about Intimidator 305 at Kings Dominion.  I’m really looking forward to this one since it’s essentially Millenium Force without having to drive all the way to Ohio.   That, and Busch Gardens … Continue reading →

Carowinds connection has posted a photo of Intimidator running with people riding it.  This is a good sign that the testing with water dummies went well. Also… Carowinds.com was updated this week with an all new design.  I haven’t really … Continue reading →

Seaworld Orlando had their first Believe show since Trainer Dawn Brancheau was killed by the orca Tilikum.  None of the people were allowed into the water with the whales as SeaWorld is still reviewing their policies and procedures related to … Continue reading →

Park officials haven’t released any information yet, but a witness said they saw the whale thrash the trainer from a view area. Share with your friends:Tweet

Intimidator gets it’s first trial run.  Video courtesy of youtube user Wormy2010 Share with your friends:Tweet

Disney has released a short video of various opening day celebrations hosted by Walt himself. This is from the Disney official blog Share with your friends:Tweet

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. Share with your … Continue reading →

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. Share with your … Continue reading →

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