See The Mummy in Action
Sunday February 29, 2004
One of this season's most highly anticipated attractions, The Revenge of the Mummy, won't be opening for another few weeks, but Universal is offering a sneak peek of the ... Read More
Cypress Gardens to Bloom Anew
Friday February 27, 2004
It's official. Defunct Cypress Gardens will reopen, as soon as Memorial Day. The venerable Winter Haven, Florida park, known for its lush gardens, hoop-skirted Southern belles, and water-ski shows, will ... Read More
Drool's Out for Summer: What's Up at Six Flags?
Tuesday February 24, 2004
Do you want to know what's new at the Six Flags parks for the 2004 season? Well, not a heck of a lot. Even though Six Flags won't be debuting ... Read More
The Borg Invade Vegas on March 18
Monday February 23, 2004
Borg Invasion 4D, the much-anticipated Star Trek-themed 3D theatrical attraction, will be adding yet another temptation to Las Vegas' long list and making resistance even more futile for visitors. Fans ... Read More
The Race is Over in Las Vegas
Saturday February 21, 2004
Race For Atlantis 3D, the motion simulator ride at the Caesar's Palace Forum Shops, will be closing next month, according to our friends at Screamscape.com. While the ride itself is ... Read More
Spider-Man Weaves His Web in Japan
Thursday February 19, 2004
The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, the jaw-dropping ride that gets my nod for world's best theme park attraction, now has a sister ride halfway around the world. Universal Studios Japan ... Read More
A Lotta Water: Who Has Wisconsin Dells' Biggest Water Park?
Tuesday February 17, 2004
A number of Wisconsin Dells water parks claim to be the largest. Who's really king of the water slide mountain, and who's taking us for a ride? Your About Theme ... Read More
Dozens Perish in Russian Water Park Accident
Monday February 16, 2004
A roof collapsed at an indoor water park building Saturday evening in Moscow, Russia leaving as many as 38 people dead. According to the Moscow Times, the tragedy occurred at ... Read More
It's a Jungle In There
Friday February 13, 2004
Like a mirage in the parched desert (er, better make that the frozen tundra), the Kalahari Waterpark Resort's improbable indoor water park building stretches at least a couple of ... Read More
Disney World Employee Dies in Tragic Accident
Thursday February 12, 2004
A Walt Disney World cast member dressed as Pluto was crushed to death by a float on Wednesday as he prepared to enter the Magic Kingdom as a participant in ... Read More
Things aren't Ducky at the Mighty Disney
Wednesday February 11, 2004
After months of disappointing financial results (although the latest news is considerably more upbeat), some very public pleas from former board member and Walt Disney's nephew, Roy Disney, for CEO ... Read More
Is Busch Gardens Tampa Planning to Take a Dive in 2005?
Saturday February 7, 2004
The paint may be barely dry on Cheetah Chase, the Wild Mouse-style coaster (recycled from Busch Gardens Williamsburg) that will be debuting shortly at Busch Gardens Tampa, but strong rumors ... Read More
Disney Theme Park Legend John Hench Dies
Friday February 6, 2004
One of Walt Disney's go-to guys, John Hench helped bring Disneyland to life and made an indelible impact on many other landmark company projects. He died yesterday at 95. Hench ... Read More
India Must REALLY be Desperate for Coasters
Thursday February 5, 2004
Sure, India is a large country, but I find it hard to believe that 80 new amusement and theme parks are on tap to open there over the next few ... Read More
Print-N-Go to Six Flags this Season
Tuesday February 3, 2004
How many times have you gone to a theme park only to discover an enormous ticket-buying line? Since it's likely you'll be waiting in plenty of lines once you get ... Read More
Valentine's Day, Orlando Theme Park Style
Monday February 2, 2004
Nothing says, "I love you," quite like taking your significant other on the Men In Black attraction at Universal Studios Orlando so that a gargantuan, slimy bug can ingest you ... Read More