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Universal’s Epic Universe is a new theme park being built in Orlando, located a couple miles south of the current Universal Orlando Resort. It’s expected to be made up of four themed lands, as well as a large central hub which will contain attractions of its own.
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If you've ever lived near a theme park, chances are you've become a big fan of rollercoasters. That is unless you're afraid of heights. This spring, a new roller coaster at SeaWorld San Antonio will be testing everyone's limits with Texas' tallest, fastest, and longest wooden coaster in the state.
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Westchester County accused the would-be operator of Rye Playland of undermining the county government and trying to “sabotage" Playland’s success in court papers filed this week.
The county is trying to dissolve a 30-year contract it gave to the company Standard Amusements to run the county-owned park, but the two sides are locked in a federal bankruptcy court battle as the company aims to preserve the deal.
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Sesame Place is bringing out new attractions for its 40th birthday, as well as a season-long celebration, the theme park announced Monday. A new ride, new eatery and play-space for younger kids were all unveiled Monday, along with the park’s plans to celebrate in other ways. Located in Langhorne, the park less than an hour away from Philadelphia’s city center.
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The eight-month-old civil unrest may have been devastating for the city, but has been a godsend for the management of Ocean Park. They could not have made up a better excuse to get the government to cough up HK$10.64 billion to bail it out.
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A new strategic alliance between Hitachi and Disney Parks was announced at NEXT 2019. Hitachi Vantara announced their new alliance with Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products – the goal being to help in the advancement of Disney’s theme park innovations.
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Taking place at the park this off-season is the expansion of the plaza at the ride’s entrance, an area formerly known as “X-Base” that has been renamed “Area 72,” Showalter said. The expansion to the area, which first opened as a sub-area of Coney Mall in 2007, includes adding a food stand and incorporating theming elements, he said.
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Plans to build an £85million Disney-style 'D-Day Land' theme park close to the World War II landing beaches of northern France have caused outrage. Hervé Morin, President of the Normandy region, said he wanted to see the tourist attraction in place for the 80th anniversary of the June 6th 1944 invasion by Allied troops.
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In Russia, the largest covered amusement park in Europe is being built. Dream Island in Moscow should become the Russian counterpart of Disneyland, with dozens of attractions around Hello Kitty, The Smurfs, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Hotel Transylvania. The costs are estimated at 1.35 billion euros.
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Mission Ferrari, under construction now for several years, is a Dynamic Attractions roller coaster ride that incorporates multiple dark ride effects. The launch coaster's unique non-inverting loop has been visible over the Bell'Italia track ride for some time now, eliciting speculation from fans about what else the ride will contain in its "indoor" elements.
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Though we haven't had the "big" ticket and annual pass price hike at Walt Disney World yet (though we're guessing one or both of those will be coming in the next few weeks), Disney has been quietly raising prices on other things around the resort including dining plans, dessert parties, and even the iconic Minnie Mouse ears! If you're planning a trip to Walt Disney World in the near future, here are some of the price hikes you'll encounter.
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A Louisville landmark will be featured on a national reality show later this week. Dippin’ Dots LLC CEO Scott Fischer is the latest chief executive to go incognito on the CBS show “Undercover Boss.”
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On January 17, 2020, some representatives of IAAPA (International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions) visited Mack Rides' new production site. Over a year ago, the roller coaster forge relocated part of its production to Herbolzheim. Complex vehicles are now assembled on more than 1,200 square meters, but new roller coaster rails are also welded.
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Pins? You've got a drawer full of them. You've got several ribbons hanging from your ceiling, each positively groaning with lapel-ready collectibles. Or maybe you keep your pins in books, binders, or special cases you've had designed especially for your pin-focused passion.
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WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - Ninjago Days begin this weekend at Legoland Florida – which basically means ninjas are taking over, brick-by-brick.
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Ain Dubai, which will be the world’s tallest observation wheel when it opens later this year, has been the subject of a new documentary shown on British television. The attraction, which will open in time for Expo 2020, was featured in an episode of the series Impossible Engineering, which aired last week on channel Yesterday.
Related: Ain Dubai in Dubai to be the largest observation wheel in the world
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Foster + Partners has launched an appeal for the 300-metre-high Tulip tower, which was blocked by London's mayor Sadiq Khan last year. The necessary papers were lodged at the City of London Corporation three days before the official six month window to appeal expired, reported Building Design.
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In the North Sea play city in Wangerland, construction work for a new expansion of the indoor amusement park has been underway since January 2020. Smaller visitors will be able to let off steam on a new play area with colorful teddy bears in the future .
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There's a new immersive experience at the Resorts World Genting - the Sky VR, a section dedicated to exciting and exhilarating virtual reality games. It is the company's aim to be the "destination for virtual reality experiences in Malaysia and Asia", Resorts World Genting executive vice president of leisure and hospitality Datuk Edward Holloway said in a press statement.
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Harrowing videos of a pig being tied up and shoved off a bungee tower at a theme park in China have drawn outrage, in a country where animal rights activism is a growing and relatively new phenomenon. “This is cruelty to animals at its worst,” said Jason Baker, the vice president of international campaigns for the Asia branch of People for the Ethical Treatment for Animals.
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Dave & Buster’s has officially opened its doors in Shenandoah, Texas marking the Company’s 136th location nationwide. The restaurant and entertainment venue features over 40,000 square-feet of excitement including a combination of top-of-the-line games, a chef crafted dining menu filled with shareable snacks and multiple health conscious options, premium drink options made with fresh squeezed juices, and a state-of-the-art Sports Bar with dozens of oversized HDTVs for ideal game watching.
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A new “Talent Development Center“ establishment at KidZania Manila is now available to help moms discover and nurture their children’s gifts. Promil Four’s Talent Development Center is designed to help moms determine what “jobs” fit their kids’ interests and talents as they take The Spot the Gift test alongside their kids at the establishment.
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A highly-anticipated Central Jersey sports complex – complete with indoor and outdoor fields, a massive obstacle course, and an inflatable dome – will begin its phased opening in just a few months.
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V&A Dundee had an economic impact of £75 million across Scotland in its first year of opening, according to a study. The museum’s director said the figures show the value of “investing in world-class cultural centres to boost tourism and create jobs”.
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A major new exhibition on the Mayflower will acknowledge the impact of the historic voyage on Native Americans when Britain's newest museum opens this spring. Mayflower 400: Legend And Legacy at The Box in Plymouth will mark 400 years since the English ship set sail from the Devon city for America in 1620.
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Bloomington leaders were hoping to sign off a month ago on a deal to build one of the nation’s largest water parks beside the Mall of America. But the vote has been delayed in large part because the city and mall owners haven’t agreed how much mall owner Triple Five Group should be paid for its land and managing the water park. The mall proposed the water park, but its only investment — money for design costs — would be repaid if it moves forward.
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American Wave Machines, a leading wave pool, surf park and wave technology company, has announced a project with Flatwater Companies in Chesterfield County, Virginia. The LAKE will offer world-class surfing alongside retail and entertainment facilities.
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Due to forecasted cold weather, Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park is closed today, Monday, January 20th through Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020. Projected high temperatures are in the low 60’s, dipping to 57 degrees on Tuesday. As a reminder, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park is currently closed for refurbishment. At the time of publication, Blizzard Beach is slated to reopen on Thursday, January 23rd at 10am.
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Wilderness Resorts and Waterparks officials today announced that Dave Andrews has been name general manager for their new 50-acre Soaky Mountain Waterpark in Sevierville, Tenn., opening summer 2020. Andrews will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations and staff for the waterpark.
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The Wet ‘n’ Wild waterpark in Palm Springs is set to re-open as a surf club as early as the end of this year. Permission for the renovation of the 21-acre site was approved in October last year and works have been underway ever since.
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The Florida Aquarium has announced an expansion and enhancement project. As part of its 25th anniversary, the aquarium will undergo a 14 months of infrastructure expansion, exhibit enhancement and events.
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Christmas may be over, but it's just beginning for wizards. The Louisville Zoo is transforming into a magical land this winter for an event series called "A Wizard's Christmas" -- tailor-made for the Harry Potter super fan.
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Fiona, Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s most famous resident, will be three years old on Friday. Voted #1 Cincinnatian for the past two years, and nominated again this year, it’s no surprise that there will be multiple parties and promotions for the premature hippo turned celebrity.
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CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The Cincinnati Zoo's superstar hippo, Fiona, is turning three on Jan. 24. A music video will be released this week that goes along with a song in her honor. It's all the work of children's musician Zak Morgan and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra. Zak, along with Tim and Louise Berens, who orchestrated the song talk about putting it all together.
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The Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park is continuing a long-standing tradition, allowing couples to spice things up for Valentine's Day. The Courtship Tails animal mating tour will be held on Valentine's Day, and will snake through the zoo, teaching those in attendance about the mating habits of the animals on display.
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Bristol Zoo's longest-serving keeper is retiring after 45 years of "the job I always wanted to do". John Partridge formed close bonds with elephants, hand-reared pygmy hippos and said he "enjoyed every minute" of a career teachers advised him against. He met his wife at the zoo and has cared for hundreds of animals in his time there.
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The San Francisco Zoo is holding an online contest to name its newest koala and it's pledging to donate the proceeds to save wildlife affected by Australia's deadly wildfires. The San Francisco Chronicle reports the 2-year-old male arrived from the Los Angeles Zoo, where he was known as Flin. He gets to assume new identity in his new home, however, following the San Francisco Zoo's fundraising tradition of allowing donors to name new arrivals.
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green sea turtle, named Beefcake, is back in the wild. The turtle was found earlier this month, entangled in a fishing line in Galveston. The Houston Zoo’s veterinary team checked the turtle out before it was sent back to Galveston for a few weeks of care. Once it was healthy, it returned to the Gulf of Mexico Monday morning.
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A new Facebook page with 6,900 likes, 7,100 followers and one promise: to bring a zoo to north Alabama. WAFF 48 News talked exclusively with the man behind the social media campaign to find out how he’ll deliver and your reactions. “This is not a proposal this is not a hypothetical, we’re bringing a zoo to north Alabama,” said Ethan Woodruff, board chairman of the North Alabama Zoological Society.
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Paul Sexton, vice president of Orlando hotel services firm HREC Investment Advisors, tells Orlando Rising that 2020 is expected to be another stellar year for the area’s hotels with theme parks continuing to attract record number of visitors year after year.
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The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (“RBG Kew”) has been targeted by a total of 4,430,960 spam, phishing or malware email attacks throughout 2019, according to official data collated by Nimbus Hosting. Of this figure, less than half (2,196,457) were rejected by RBG Kew’s spam filter. The data, which was obtained via the Freedom of Information (FoI) act, analysed results from January 2019 up to January 2020.
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The Tim Burton “Lost Vegas” display at the Neon Museum has been a sought-after attraction by Burton fans since it opened on Oct. 15, 2019. It’s been so popular, in fact, that it’s substantially benefited the downtown economy, and has been extended an extra two months until April 12, 2020. The Neon Museum’s CEO hopes this is just the first of many successful traveling exhibits to come.
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About 1.5 billion international tourist arrivals were recorded globally by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) in 2019 – a new record. According to the first comprehensive report on global tourism numbers and trends of the new decade, the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, this represents the tenth consecutive year of growth.
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