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Category: SeaWorld, Theme Parks
From orlandosentinel.com:
Busch Entertainment Corp. announced new ticket prices Monday that include a $2 increase in the basic ticket rate for SeaWorld Orlando but deep discounts in multipark deals available to Florida residents for SeaWorld, Aquatica and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.
The price of a basic one-day, one-park ticket to SeaWorld is now $69.95, up from $67.95. Busch also increased the prices of basic tickets to Aquatica (to $41.95), Busch Gardens (to $67.95) and Adventure Island in Tampa (to $37.95).
At the same time, Busch cut the price of multipark packages that target Florida residents. The two-park, two-day ticket that allows people to pick from among SeaWorld, Aquatica, Busch Gardens and Adventure Island is now $79.95, a 20 percent decrease from the previous price. Likewise, the three-park, three-day tickets for SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Aquatica and Adventure Island are now available for $119.95, an 11 percent rollback.
SeaWorld last raised it basic ticket price in November 2007, less than a year ago.
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Posted by Dr. Disney on July 2, 2008 at 8:06 am · Permalink
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Category: Disney, Travel, Theme Parks
We’ve posted a video interview on the Orlando Attractions Magazine blogw ith Downtown Disney vice president Kevin Lansberry about the upcoming changes to Disney’s premiere shopping and dining destination. Disney has also provided us with concept art for some of the changes.
Posted by Ricky on June 28, 2008 at 7:28 pm · Permalink
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Category: Theme Parks
From cnn.com
ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) — A teenager died Saturday when he was decapitated at the Six Flags Over Georgia theme park outside Atlanta, authorities said.
The 17-year-old park visitor was killed after scaling two 6-foot fences around the Batman roller coaster, said a statement issued by park spokeswoman Hela Sheth. He was struck by the coaster and killed, she said.
“We do not know why this person was intent on gaining access to this restricted area,” the statement said, noting that multiple signs are posted stating, “Danger Zone,” “Do Not Enter” and “Authorized Personnel Only.”
“Some witnesses have stated that the individual was trying to retrieve something he had lost,” Sheth’s statement said. “Others reported that he was trying to touch the ride. This is merely speculation at this point, and we are working with park visitors and local police to learn more.”
No one on the ride was injured, she said.
Police said the incident occurred about 2 p.m.
The victim’s family was at the park with him, Sheth said, and park representatives were with them Saturday evening.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family,” she said.
Now, who told him to go into a restricted area. Prayers out to the family.
Posted by Jose Castillo on June 28, 2008 at 5:21 pm · Permalink
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Category: Theme Parks
From rideaccidents.com:
A broken cable dangles below the feet of riders on the Hurakan Condor freefall drop tower at Port Aventura theme park in Spain. The rides emergency stop system was engaged, possibly preventing a repeat of an accident last year in which a girls feet were severed by a broken cable on a similar drop tower ride at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom.
Park maintenance workers spent nearly an hour preparing the car and its path for a safe drop. No one was injured. The ride was shut down, but the rest of the cars were running with passengers just hours later.
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Posted by Dr. Disney on June 17, 2008 at 3:45 pm · Permalink
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Category: Theme Parks
From rideaccidents.com:
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture KDA has released its final report detailing the findings of its investigation into the June 2007 accident in which a teenager lost both of her feet on the Superman: Tower of Power ride at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom theme park after a cable snapped. Based on their conclusion, state officials formally cited and fined the park.
302 KAR 16:0205 requires that All amusement rides and amusement attractions shall be maintained in good electrical and mechanical condition and shall be under the supervision of an operator at all times during the operation of the amusement ride or amusement attraction. The KDA has always required amusement ride manuals provided by the manufacturer to be followed to satisfy this requirement. Based upon scientific evidence and expert opinion, the cause of the cable failure has been determined to be fatigue, a progressive failure of the mechanism. Also based upon expert opinion, it was determined that the extent of the fatigue would have made it possible for SFKK personnel to detect the deteriorating condition of the cable using the procedures outlined in the more recent ride manual. Therefore, a violation of 302 KAR 16:0205 occurred due to the cable not being maintained in good mechanical condition.
Broken cable of Superman drop tower ride
Kaitlyn Lasitters shoelace remains intertwined with the broken, rusty cable.
The park was fined $1,000. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Dr. Disney on June 4, 2008 at 7:23 am · Permalink
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Category: Disney, Travel, Theme Parks
From attractionsmagazine.com:
As seven, well-trained astronauts begin an important mission to the International Space Station on Saturday, May 31, one toy astronaut, Buzz Lightyear, will begin a journey to help educate children across the country.
The liftoff of space shuttle Discovery kicks off a new education initiative between NASA and Disney Parks. A 12-inch-tall Buzz Lightyear action figure will be carried aboard the shuttle as part of the partnership to encourage students to pursue studies in science, technology and mathematics, one of NASA’s main educational goals.
Link to more information and a video teaser
Posted by Ricky on May 29, 2008 at 12:33 pm · Permalink
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Category: Disney, Technology, Travel, Theme Parks
From usatoday.com:
Starting this month, you can tour realistic re-creations of Disneys Florida theme parks and resorts simply by clicking your computer mouse.
In a pioneering partnership aiming to go online Tuesday, Google Earth and Walt Disney Parks and Resorts will make it easy to take a virtual trip to Walt Disney Worlds Epcot Center, Animal Kingdom, Disneys Hollywood Studios and 22 Disney hotels and resorts.
Fans have been asking for something like this for years and it’s only going to get better in the future. Simply amazing.
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Posted by Ricky on May 16, 2008 at 12:48 pm · Permalink
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Category: Disney, Theme Parks
From attractionsmagazine.com:
We now have a complete 49-minute video online of Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde’s presentation on the history of Animal Kingdom given at 9:45am on April 22, the park’s 10th anniversary.
The presentation was delivered in front of cast members and fans at the theater that houses the Finding Nemo Musical stage show.
Click here to download the video from our videos page.
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Posted by Ricky on April 23, 2008 at 3:05 pm · Permalink
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Category: Disney, Theme Parks
From attractionsmagazine.com:
Disney’s Animal Kingdom celebrated its 10th anniversary today with a morning ceremony in front of the Tree of Life featuring Imagineer Joe Rohde and Dr. Jane Goodall. After the ceremony, we had a chance to talk to Rohde and Goodall about Animal Kingdom and their favorite parts of the park.
You can download a high-quality video of the complete ceremony and interviews by visiting our video page.
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Posted by Ricky on April 22, 2008 at 5:47 pm · Permalink
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Category: Movies, Universal Studios, Theme Parks
We attended a Back to the Future screening / panel discussion at Celebration on Saturday, April 19 in which actor Christopher Lloyd and writer/producer Bob Gale revealed some interesting tidbits about The Simpsons Ride and the upcoming Blu-Ray release of Back to the Future.
From attractionsmagazine.com:
During the Q&A session, Christopher Lloyd revealed that he had, in fact, voiced his BTTF character, Doc Brown, for The Simpsons Ride at Universal Studios. He stated that the crazy, wild-eyed doc would be making a brief cameo appearance, as a Simpsons character, near the beginning of the new attraction.
Bob Gale also mentioned that they are seriously considering adding the Back to the Future: The Ride flim to the Blu-Ray release of the movie, which does not yet have a release date.
Link to full post and event photo gallery
Posted by Ricky on April 20, 2008 at 9:20 am · Permalink
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