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Category: Theme Parks
From msn.com:
A good article on some problems at Six Flags parks — having just been to Six Flags Great America, I agree with all six jeers. Link to read the entire article. - Dr. Disney
A few weeks ago, I snuck off from work and played hooky with my kids. We gathered up my girlfriend and her kids and headed straight for that icon of American summer fun: the amusement park. Fortunately, I live in Annapolis, Md., and a Six Flags theme park is literally around the corner. We did have a fun day. We left tired, sunburned, wet and poor — all indicative of some fun, for sure. But this visit left me thinking.
Remember the old rivalry between the two rental car companies Hertz and Avis? Hertz was always crowing, “Were #1,” while scrappy Avis told us, “We try harder.” We loved Avis for that persistence; it kept us rooting for the little guy. Well, as I reflect on my day at Six Flags, I think that maybe they ought to heed Avis advice and try a little harder. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Dr. Disney on July 30, 2007 at 9:40 pm · Permalink
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Category: Collectibles
Action-Figure.com has a wonderfully thorough listing of all the latest and greatest figures and sculptures to come out of the San Diego Comic Con. Here is a sampling:
Link to full gallery
Posted by Ricky on July 30, 2007 at 2:07 pm · Permalink
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Category: Disney, Collectibles
I was at Downtown Disney today and noticed this Haunted Mansion pin in their Upcoming Pins box. It is a depiction of the new staircase scene that is being added to WDW’s Haunted Mansion. Note that not only is there an upside down candelabra, but also some footsteps running along one of the upsiddown staircases! Should make for a fun new effect.
I was surprised to see it show up in the preview box so early, with well over a month until the Mansion opens.
Posted by Ricky on July 30, 2007 at 1:40 pm · Permalink
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Category: Collectibles, TV
From action-figure.com:
Universal Studios Consumer Products Group today announced the first partners tapped to create product based on Heroes, the #1 new series on television for the 2006-2007 season. The group named industry leaders DC Comics, Random House, Mezco Toyz, Topps and others to lead the charge across a full range of product categories. Starting with an extensive publishing program, trading cards, apparel, stationery/social expression, action figures and an interactive game, initial Heroes product will begin to appear on store shelves in time for the new season launch on NBC Sept. 24, 2007, and shortly after the launch of Season 1 on DVD and HD DVD on Aug. 28, 2007.
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Premier collectibles maker, Mezco Toyz will be responsible for developing toys and specialty product including collectible action figures, dioramas and deluxe figures in a variety of scale sizes ranging from 3” to 18”, all inspired by the characters and themes from the Heroes universe. Mezco’s Heroes product will hit retail in early 2008.
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Posted by Ricky on July 29, 2007 at 4:00 pm · Permalink
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Category: Movies, Video Games
From action-figure.com:
LucasArts and TT Games announced that LEGO® Indiana Jones®: The Videogame [working title] will whip onto game consoles everywhere in summer 2008. Developed by the same team at Travellers Tales that created the LEGO Star Wars™ series, LEGO Indiana Jones presents a tongue-in-cheek take on the first three cinematic adventures of pop cultures most iconic archaeologist, including Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
“LucasArts and TT Games are setting the bar for next-generation family entertainment with the LEGO Star Wars franchise, and our incredible relationship continues with LEGO Indiana Jones,” said Jim Ward, president of LucasArts. “In addition to providing the quality bonding time inspired by any good family game, LEGO Indiana Jones delivers something a little different for everyone. Parents will enjoy the humorous take on some of their favorite movies, and their kids get some rousing action/adventure gameplay that may also introduce them to Indys original adventures for the first time.”
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Posted by Ricky on July 29, 2007 at 4:00 pm · Permalink
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Category: Disney
From battlecreekenquirer.com:
Its off to Walt Disney Worlds Animal Kingdom for one Binder Park Zoo resident. Binder Park Zoo’s red-tailed hawk booked a plane ticket to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. There he will remain as a permanent resident participating in Disneys many educational programs.
Binder Park Zoo rescued this red-tailed hawk back in September of 1992, due to a damaged wing. This handicap prevented him from being released into the wild, so he was introduced into the Zoos formal education programs. The hawk became a vital part in educating people about the dangers that many birds of prey face, when throwing trash and litter from vehicles. Doing so brings wildlife closer to the roads, resulting in injured animals, thus drawing the attention of birds of prey such as the red-tailed hawk. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Dr. Disney on July 29, 2007 at 1:44 pm · Permalink
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Category: Personal, SeaWorld, Theme Parks
At my most recent visit to Sea World, my group was taken behind the scenes at Kraken. Here are some pictures that were taken of the control system and the coaster barn. See the Flickr Album for high-res pictures.
Posted by kurt on July 29, 2007 at 12:01 pm · Permalink
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Category: Technology
From youtube.com:
Our hotel had a large arcade and I tried this video game on our trip and I would have to say that it is a ton of fun. You can check out the link and see someone actually playing it. If you see the game, give it a try! - Dr. Disney.
Our Arcade building got a new game, Deal or No Deal It is one of the best games I have ever played in my life. Check it out as I have either a big or little amount in my case at the end
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Posted by Dr. Disney on July 28, 2007 at 10:22 pm · Permalink
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Category: Disney
From go.com:
Returning Select Nights August 11 – September 3, 2007
Become a pirate or a princess in the place where dreams come true Grab your adventure map and treasure pouch as you embark on a quest through Magic Kingdom® Park for chocolate doubloons and royal beads. Immerse yourself in pirate coves and princess courts. Be dazzled by the new Disneys Enchanted Adventures Parade. Experience the Magic, Music and Mayhem fireworks spectacular. If you wish, you can even come to the party dressed in your favorite pirate or princess costume Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Dr. Disney on July 28, 2007 at 2:16 pm · Permalink
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Category: Theme Parks
From copcap.com:
Copenhagen’s old amusement park continues to be a hit internationally. In 2006, Tivoli was the third most popular amusement park in Europe and globally Tivoli ranks 20, writes the newsletter Take Off.
Tivoli had approximately 4.4 million visitors in 2006, surpassed in Europe only by Euro Disney in Paris with 10.6 million visitors and the British Blackpool Pleasure Beach by 6 million pleasure seeking people.
Globally, the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, dominates by 16.4 million visitors. Furthermore a number of Disney parks follow with Anaheim in California as number two followed by Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo Disney Sea.
photo cofc.edu
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Posted by Dr. Disney on July 28, 2007 at 1:44 pm · Permalink
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