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ThemeParkNews

  1. In this week's poll, we ask for your views on water rides. Do you love getting drenched, or would you rather stay dry? bit.ly/KkspMC
  2. Snow White's Scary Adventures is now history at WDW's Magic Kingdom. Will you miss it? bit.ly/L1ZiXK
  3. The Finding Nemo wing is now open at Walt Disney World's new Art of Animation Resort. bit.ly/M55GBX
  4. The Ghirardelli Soda Fountain looks like it will be a nice addition to Pacific Wharf at Disney California Adventure. bit.ly/M55Nxn
  5. Another array of images of Cars Land at Disney California Adventure, plus video from @InsideTheMagic. bit.ly/L1uzy2
  6. Another stunning video of the Disney Dreams show at Disneyland Paris from @DLRPMagic. bit.ly/KkwCiE
  7. Cedar Point's plans for a B&M Wing Rider coaster in 2013 confirms them as the hit new ride type of last few years. bit.ly/KfDNZp
  8. Center Parcs in Eleveden Forest will open a £4 million "world's first" water ride in November 2012. bit.ly/JYHMnj
  9. Bluegrass Boardwalk delays blamed on failure to maintain rides in winter 2009 ahead of its closure by Six Flags. bit.ly/Ni1jmL
  10. Theme parks around the globe did well on attendance in 2011, with Asia closing the gap on the US and Europe. bit.ly/LJcUI6
  11. Disney donates "CALIFORNIA" letters from DCA's entrance to the state fair. bit.ly/KeGf2W @AroundDisney
  12. Review: Verbolten at Busch Gardens Williamsburg is innovative, dramatic and not-to-be-missed. bit.ly/KZGtpG
  13. Universal Studios Singapore has confirmed a Sesame Street dark ride and shows for 2012. Details still light, though. bit.ly/Nbzxbp
  14. Drayton Manor is offering a "rainy day guarantee" for summer 2012...but you'll have return during the rainy autumn. bit.ly/LEu4HA
  15. Thanks to Fun Spot in Orlando for sending us these pics of what looks like an impressive new wooden coaster for 2013. bit.ly/KFHCEi
  16. Universal Orlando has moved first on Florida theme park prices this year, with a $3-4 increase on most 1-2 day tickets. bit.ly/L1PRgw
  17. Worrying incident forces temporary closure of Raging Spirits coaster at Tokyo DisneySea. bit.ly/KFHHHX @Screamscape
  18. Have fun! RT @adamkehoe73 @ThemeParkNews just in time for me when I go to Florida in July! YAY!
  19. Report suggests that Kentucky Kingdom's revival as Bluegrass Boardwalk could be delayed. Why am I not surprised? bit.ly/K76PdG
  20. Skyrush looks pretty incredible in this official POV video from Hersheypark. bit.ly/M0PEM7