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ORLANDO, Fla. -- SeaWorld Orlando says it will begin 2020 by changing its centerpiece killer-whale show. The incoming show is "the continuing evolution" of SeaWorld shows, Dennis Speigel, CEO of International Theme Park Services, told the newspaper.
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OK, theme park fans — what were your favorite moments of 2019? Here were mine: The end of Prohibition at Disneyland: Oga’s Cantina opened with the rest of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland in May, becoming the first bar open to the public in Walt Disney’s original theme park. (Club 33 has been serving for years, but you have to be a member, or know one, to get in.) Despite the wailings of some fans, the world did not end.
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Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan is coming along quickly as the promised Spring 2020 opening soon approaches. Thanks to theme park fans in Japan, we have compiled a collection of shots to see new looks into this upcoming land.
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Here’s some chemistry for you: take one magical universe of witches and wizards, add one part holiday cheer, and mix well. The result? The Christmas season at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, which takes everything special about J.K. Rowling’s novels about The Boy Who Lived, and adds an extra layer of magic. Through January 5, Universal Studios Orlando is having holiday celebrations throughout the park—like an enormous Christmas parade every day with 30 balloons and floats—but the best part, hands down, is the festivity in Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley. (If I sound enthusiastic, well, try standing in the middle of one of your favorite novels come to life, while you watch the castle in front of you magically transform into a holiday light show and fireworks go off around you, and see how you feel.)
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The Disneyland Resort this morning announced a summer opening for its Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure. It's a Christmas present for theme park and Marvel fans, who had been wondering just when in 2020 the new superhero-themed land would debut.
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In an alternate universe, north of Onsted, ground was broken in March 1975 after months of planning for a second Cedar Point amusement park. Approximately 160 acres of land would be developed in the coming months, with a grand opening in June 1976, just in time for the nation’s bicentennial.
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At first glance, the reports seem pulled straight from the satirical website called The Onion. A wheelchair chase? A feud over meat. And photos of, wait, what?
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Though most Disney guests this past week have been enjoying the holiday festivities at Walt Disney World, the resort very quietly made a big move earlier this month, purchasing more than 230 acres of land just west of Magic Kingdom, according to Orange County records.
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Lieutenant Bek, a Mon Calamari Resistance officer, speaks with guests aboard an Intersystem Transport Ship as they blast off Batuu in Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, the groundbreaking new attraction opening Dec. 5, 2019, inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida and Jan. 17, 2020, at Disneyland Park in California that takes guests into a climactic battle between the Resistance and the First Order. (Kent Phillips, photographer)
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On the heels of the successful Halloween Haunt, Cedar Fair introduced WinterFest in 2016 at California’s Great America, located in the heart of Silicon Valley. With millions of lights and thousands of decorations, the nighttime holiday event expanded the park’s operating calendar and provides additional incentive for both day and season pass holders to visit. WinterFest has expanded to six additional Cedar Fair parks, including Canada’s Wonderland, which introduced the event this year.
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Now that you've opened all the presents from under the tree, it's time to treat yourself this holiday season. If you didn't get gifted the theme park trip you were hoping for this Christmas — or even if you did and you'd like to book another one — we've got links to some fresh deals on theme park tickets and hotel rates, courtesy our officially authorized travel partner.
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If a European vacation isn’t in the cards for you this year, a visit to Williamsburg, Virginia could do the trick. At Busch Gardens Williamsburg, visitors are transported — by train, no less — through Germany, France, Italy, Ireland, Scotland, and England. You can build a loaded baked potato at Ireland’s O’Tators before digging into a cannoli in Italy’s Marco Polo’s Marketplace. Then, head to Germany for OktoberZest, a show that promises to entertain with music and dancing that celebrates the German culture.
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Looking back at the past ten years of Cedar Fair history, there has been quite a few new roller coasters added to their lineup spread out among 7 of the 11 amusement parks in North America. From the two Intimidator roller coasters added to Kings Dominion and Carowinds back in 2010 to the latest Copperhead Strike and Yukon Striker, the company often gives us new screams to come back for more. In addition, as technologies and designers evolve, many are pushing the boundaries of what we have come to expect from a roller coaster.
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Good morning from a very busy EPCOT park! The day started off stormy, but cleared up quickly. I guess that’s just good old Disney magic for ya! Let’s see what all is going on in the park today.
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Now that the Belgian amusement park Comics Station Antwerp has been saved from bankruptcy, the renovation can begin. The indoor amusement park will remain closed for work for the time being. The new owner, the Plopsa Group, announced today when visitors will be welcome again.
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Malibu Jack’s is ready to show off its new indoor theme park in Louisville. The entertainment complex has relocated its Louisville location into the former Walmart store at 1915 S. Hurstbourne Parkway, where it has expanded its business model to include small theme park-style rides, including a twisting roller coaster and more than 100 arcade games.
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The Grandscape development in The Colony is quickly becoming an entertainment destination in North Texas. Get ready for thrills and fast-paced adventure when Orlando-based Andretti Indoor Karting & Games opens in The Colony March 3.
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ILMxLAB has announced that “Lightsaber Dojo,” an arcade-style virtual reality (VR) experience, can now be found at select pop-up locations at Simon centers and Cinemark Theatres. This VR experience, an extension of the “Vader Immortal” series, allows players to train with a lightsaber and the Force against waves of training droids and Star Wars creatures.
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Refreshing Mountain Retreat and Adventure Center is offering a holiday-themed excursion in the form of two ziplines, as well as a 22-part elevated obstacle course.
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Family fun is the name of the game for one business moving to Shawnee, and it's filling the space of a similar company that recently went out of business.
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One Animation, in partnership with CMC Inc., has announced the opening of multiple Oddbods themed Family Entertainment Centers (FECs). The initial launch took place in in Xi’an, China, on November 30. The large attraction encompasses two floors of the newly developed Creative Circle mall and is one of the first zones of the development to be completed.
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In its fourth and final vessel in the Breakaway-Plus class of behemoths, Norwegian has produced a fine Encore. Its size seldom is a negative issue, and you won’t get bored with a few same-old, same-old restaurants; there are more 20 places to dine.
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With locations in Edison and Mount Laurel, Topgolf's new facility will reportedly open at the former Sears distribution center at the Maywood Commons.
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When you walk into Urban Air Adventure Park you might see kids literally bouncing off the walls and hear the echoes of laughter that rings throughout the 40,000 square-foot indoor theme park in Shenandoah.
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Chaos struck as 45 people got stuck mid-air, riding a giant Ferris wheel that malfunctioned at a local fair in Surat on December 25.
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Back in June, DLR Group|Westlake Reed Leskosky was selected to design the next phases of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History (CMNH) Centennial Transformation Project. The multiphase project was initiated over ten years ago and includes several phases of renovations, as well as a 50,000 square-foot addition for education and exhibition spaces. The $150 million campaign to transform the museum’s entire campus is anticipated to be fully finished by 2026, but Phase 1 (Gateway) is gearing up for completion by December 2020, in time for the museum’s centennial celebration.
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McGAHEYSVILLE, VA. – Massanutten Resort in Virginia is making a big splash in 2020 with an expansion to their 88,000 sq. ft. Outdoor WaterPark. This announcement comes just before the Massanutten Indoor/Outdoor WaterPark’s 14th birthday, which will fall on Thursday, December 19, 2019.
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On Tuesday (24 Dec), Penang Foodie reported the opening of Splash Out — a new water theme park in Langkawi, Malaysia. This water kingdom has 12 thrilling slides including Splash Twister, River of Life, Perfect Storm and Shipwreck Falls that will guarantee your family a splashing good time.
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As we approach the end of 2019 and begin the downward slide to 2020, there remain several unanswered questions for the city.
One of those has been lingering for about four years, and the object of this question is beginning to take on a mythical character all its own — the water park.
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Bradley D. Davis, 34, of Hales Corners, was charged with felony aggravated battery with the modifier of a hate crime because Davis allegedly “intentionally selected the person against whom the crime was committed” based on a perception regarding their race.
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ST. LOUIS — Hundreds lined up inside Union Station on Christmas Day to be among the first to visit the city’s newest attraction: The St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station. They dressed in light-up Santa hats, festive sweaters and homemade crocheted caps, just unwrapped that morning.
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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Just because the holidays are over doesn’t mean all of the fun has to end. While kids are on break and you’re trying to fit in fun family time, there is plenty to see and do at The Florida Aquarium.
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Save the Bay has announced that a new shark-and-skate touch tank will be installed at its Exploration Center and Aquarium. Starting January 1, the Center will be closed to the public for the installation of the new attraction, “Sharks and Skates of Narragansett Bay.”
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Five millions LED's light up The Detroit Zoo during the spectacular 'Wild Lights' display in Royal Oak, Michigan on December 23, 2019.
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SAN ANTONIO – Animals don’t know when it’s Christmas, so employees at the San Antonio Zoo can’t skip out on work for the holidays.
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The Sedgwick County Zoo opened up its doors bright and early Christmas morning. For just a $3 entrance fee, visitors got to experience all the zoo had to offer.
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Doppsee, a 12-year-old rhino at Potter Park Zoo in Lansing, Mich., gave birth to a baby male who has yet to be named early on Christmas Eve, according to a Tuesday statement from the zoo.
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Wilhelma zoological and botanical gardens has unleashed an unusual offering for some of the animals it hosts — Christmas presents. The venue in Stuttgart has more than 2 million visitors annually.
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Damian Aspinall - who chairs the foundation that runs Howletts Wild Animal Park - wants every zoo phased out within 25 years.
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Polar bear cubs might seem common to folks living in central Ohio, but the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s most recent cub, born Thanksgiving Day, is actually a rarity. As such, zookeepers and researchers from zoos across the country are working together to help a vulnerable species that faces many challenges, which make reproduction difficult in captivity and in the wild.
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According to Statista, 36.5 percent of people use social media for travel inspiration and ideas, and 60 percent share photos on social media while traveling. Each week, more than 1 million travel-related hashtags are searched, so whether we’re planning to travel or vacationing, travel and social media are connected.
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Abu Dhabi used the world's 'largest augmented reality (AR) screen' to promote the UAE capital as a world-leading holiday destination. The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT - Abu Dhabi) bagged a Guinness World Record after its marketing campaign utilised the famous 40-foot digital billboard known as Piccadilly Lights in the heart of London and transformed it into an interactive AR experience.
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Vietnam is planning to strengthen its tourism sector as it has turned into one of the most important driving forces for the country’s economic development in the past years, contributing more than six per cent to GDP each year.
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Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screeners have undoubtedly come across some head-scratching items over the past decade but 2019's list of wacky items might just take the cake—don't worry, those are allowed.
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In 2019, the travel industry dealt with cloudy skies — aircraft groundings, tour company failures, travel bans and fears and signs of a looming downturn — but there were also some silver linings, including victories in advocacy and progress on pollution.
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