Celebrating What's New--and Old--at Disneyland Take the Poll
Thursday February 26, 2009
Walt Disney once famously said, "Disneyland will never be completed...as long as there is imagination left in the world." Following its namesake's lead, the park has evolved considerably through the ... Read More
California (Parks) Dreamin'
Tuesday February 24, 2009
The California Theme Parks Guide 2009 is up, and there's plenty of activity. Six Flags Magic Mountain goes sci-fi with Terminator: The Coaster (although the coaster will be a fairly ... Read More
'Tis the Season--Already?
Monday February 23, 2009
It's been a long, cold, snowy, miserable winter here in New England. It seems like I say that every year, but really, this year has been truly glum. With March ... Read More
Six Flags Hair Salon Will Use Rollers
Thursday February 19, 2009
Have you ever looked at riders' hair as they exit roller coasters? Whatever 'do they brought on board the ride is inevitably destroyed by the windblown, knockabout experience. Amusement parks ... Read More
Reality Hit Idol Comes to Disney's Fantasy World
Tuesday February 17, 2009
The American Idol Experience, a new attraction at Walt Disney World, had its grand opening last Thursday. In the show, would-be pop singers plucked from the crowd at Disney's Hollywood ... Read More
Hard Rock Park: Not Fade Away?
Monday February 16, 2009
They almost waited 'till the midnight hour, but two eleventh-hour suitors are vying to purchase the bankrupt Hard Rock Park. Both are hoping to line up financing, get court approval, ... Read More
The Mummy Comes to Life at La Rondeand Six Flags Takes the Wraps off Mr. Six
Wednesday February 11, 2009
The countdown is on as seasonal parks start getting ready for their spring openings. Beginning June 19, La Ronde, the Six Flags park in Montreal, will be presenting The Mummy: ... Read More
Disneyland Dolls Up Small World
Tuesday February 10, 2009
The singing and dancing it's a small world (sic) dolls at California's Disneyland may depict young children, but the classic attraction, which debuted at the New York World's Fair in ... Read More
Dubai in Don't-Buy Mode
Monday February 9, 2009
Remember all of those grandiose plans to build a bunch of theme parks in the United Arab Emirates? Never mind. Amid the worldwide economic slump and falling oil prices, most ... Read More
Universal's Backlot is Almost Back
Thursday February 5, 2009
It was like a scene out of a Hollywood blockbuster. About a year ago, a real fire swept through the faux streets of the storied backlot at Universal Studios Hollywood, ... Read More
Steal a Deal at Florida Parks
Tuesday February 3, 2009
In the Florida theme parks version of Deal or No Deal, the resounding answer is: DEAL! And as the world's economic jitters get more jittery, the deals are getting more ... Read More
Universal Orlando's Free Ride
Monday February 2, 2009
During the high-profile Super Bowl broadcast, Universal Orlando unveiled its new "Inner Hero" campaign. The commercial ended with an invitation to win a free seven-day unlimited pass to both of ... Read More
Parks are Hiring
Monday February 2, 2009
Every year around this time, seasonal parks begin hiring for the upcoming season. This year, the hundreds of jobs each park is seeking to fill will likely be especially coveted. ... Read More