Monthly Archives: September 2013

The Simpson’s Springfield Comes to Life at Universal Studios Orlando

Springfield, hometown to America’s favorite animated family, The Simpsons, has come to life at Universal Orlando Resort. The expansive, new area within Universal Studios will be anchored by the mega-attraction, The Simpsons Ride, and will allow guests to enter the … Continue reading

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Disneyland Offers Pre-Halloween Celebrations

Friday the 13th – Sept. 13, 2013 – will offer extra chills this year at the Disneyland Resort. On that day, The Happiest Place on Earth gets spookier as Halloween Time returns with Disney villains, Mickey Mouse and his friends in Halloween costumes, a Dia … Continue reading

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Walt Disney World Fantasyland Doubles in Size and Has A New Kids Coaster for 2014

Walt Disney expanded Fantasy Land in Walt Disney World and a much anticipated new Kid’s coaster Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, should open in 2014. Part of the expansion includes Beast’s Castle, which sits atop Be Our Guest restaurant. During lunch hours, … Continue reading

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Avatar The Ride Comes to Walt Disney Parks!

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Worldwide is joining forces with visionary filmmaker James Cameron and Fox Filmed Entertainment to bring the world of AVATAR to life at Disney parks. Through an exclusive agreement announced today by Disney, Cameron’s Lightstorm Entertainment … Continue reading

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Six Flags Great America Chicago Announces Tallest Wooden Coaster

Six Flags Great America announced plans for the next addition to its arsenal of world-class rides with an all-new wooden roller coaster. New for 2014, Goliath will be the fastest wooden roller coaster in the world and feature the world’s tallest and steepest … Continue reading

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Six Flags Prices Lowest for 2014

Six Flags Great Adventure announced that 2014 season passes are now on sale at the lowest prices of the year and provide unlimited visits for the rest of the 2013 season (including Fright Fest) and all of the 2014 season. For a … Continue reading

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Six Flag’s Rolling Thunder To End

The introduction of Zumanjaro in New Jersey Six Flags spells the end of an era for one of the park’s classic roller coasters, Rolling Thunder. The coaster, which opened in 1979, has delivered more than 42 million rides in its … Continue reading

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New Jersey’s Six Flags Announces New Attraction: Zumanjaro: Drop of Doom

New Jersey’s Six Flags Great Adventure will shatter the world record for tallest drop ride with the addition of the 41-story Zumanjaro: Drop of Doom in 2014. Connected to the iconic Kingda Ka roller coaster—the 456-foot monster that ranks as the world’s … Continue reading

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Gatekeeper is Cedar Point’s Awesome New 2013 Addition

From Cedar point: Cedar Point’s newest addition for 2013 is GateKeeper, a 170 foot tall Wing Ringer Roller Coasters. Unlike Cedar Point’s other roller coasters, riders on Gate Keeper will sit next to the track, instead of above or below. … Continue reading

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