Archive for Category: "Theme & Water Parks"

The Attic: Long Live Kongfrontation!

The Attic: Long Live Kongfrontation!

Like many others, I was saddened to find out back in 2002 that Kongfrontation would no longer run its skyway trams. Here’s my tribute to the ride.

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Ten Tips For Avoiding Lines At Disney Theme Parks

Ten Tips For Avoiding Lines At Disney Theme Parks

By adding interactive features to queues — such as the latest updates to Haunted Mansion and The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at Walt Disney World — the fine folks at Disney have done their best to alleviate the transgressional boredom that most often results from waiting in line. But here are some tips you can take advantage of to beat the line.

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With Video: Ursula Arrives At Disney California Adventure

With Video: Ursula Arrives At Disney California Adventure

Coming in at 7.5 feet tall and 12 feet wide, Ursula is one of the biggest animated characters Disney Imagineering has ever created. But she’s just as agile as she is big — something you’ll have to see for yourself in this video.

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First Look At LEGOLAND California Star Wars Miniland

First Look At LEGOLAND California Star Wars Miniland

Let’s hope that all the Star Wars geeks out there are getting ready to take a well-deserved trip to Cali to witness this tour de force.

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Dine With Shamu Returns To SeaWorld San Diego

Dine With Shamu Returns To SeaWorld San Diego

SeaWorld San Diego has announced that it will resume its Dine With Shamu program on April 23 on a year-round basis.

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Disney Halts Tokyo Operations

Disney Halts Tokyo Operations

Disney has announced that it will halt all operations in Tokyo due to the forlorn natural disasters and subsequent fallout in Japan.

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Blackstone Offers To Sell 50 Percent Stake In Universal Orlando

Blackstone Offers To Sell 50 Percent Stake In Universal Orlando

Private equity firm Blackstone has offered to sell its 50 percent ownership of Universal Orlando theme park and resort to NBCUniversal — the owner of the other 50 percent.

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Six Flags Over Georgia Offers Special Discount To Those Who Donate

Six Flags Over Georgia Offers Special Discount To Those Who Donate

What a great way to do some good and get something back!

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WDW Annual Passholders Invited To Richard Petty Driving Experience Shop Tour

WDW Annual Passholders Invited To Richard Petty Driving Experience Shop Tour

It’s time to get your race on! Walt Disney World annual pass holders are being invited to enjoy a free shop tour of the Richard Petty Driving Experience.

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New Water Park To Arrive In Kennewick, Washington

New Water Park To Arrive In Kennewick, Washington

It’s a water park in the summer and an indoor activity center, with a drive-in movie theater, in the winter!

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