The Rumor Queue: New information on Universal Orlando’s King Kong ride vehicles? – Update
Roush Entertainment specializes in ride vehicles and modules related to them, and has done work for Disney, Universal and other theme parks.
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New ‘Lego Movie’ 4D film coming to Legoland parks and Discovery Centers
Emmet and Wyldstyle are coming back to the big screen sooner than expected, but in a new way. A new 4D animated film based on the popular characters of “The Lego Movie” is coming to Legoland Florida and the other Legoland parks as well as the Lego Discovery Centers around the world later this year.
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The Rumor Queue: Comcast KONGfirms the Return of King Kong to Universal
By Fowl Owlerson It’s official. A Comcast executive (Universal’s parent company) has admitted that they’re working on a King Kong ride at Universal Orlando.
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The Rumor Queue: Universal planning on a new water park — Volcano Bay
By Fowl Owlerson In 1977, Wet ‘n Wild opened after having been conceptualized and led by George Millay. In the wake of his success with SeaWorld, Millay was able to secure investors to create an entirely new concept for the time. We take it for granted today, but before Wet ’n Wild, the next tier…
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Tomorrowland Arcade at Space Mountain closed; ticket games removed from resorts
The Tomorrowland Arcade at the exit to Space Mountain at Magic Kingdom is now closed. This goes along with the Walt Disney World resort arcades getting rid of their ticket games and redemption counter.
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Walt Disney World Speedway, along with Richard Petty Driving Experience, closing this summer
Disney is closing their Speedway this summer, which means Richard Petty’s Driving Experience and the Exotic Driving Experience will be closing their locations there as well.
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Huge new action sports complex announced as a theme park alternative
A new $309 million action sports and entertainment resort is in the planning stages for Kissimmee, just down the street from Walt Disney World.
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A look at the new Tree of Life animal sculpture roots at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
As part of the ongoing enhancements at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, some construction walls came down recently to reveal a new Tree of Life roots and the animal sculptures on them.
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Satisfy your White Castle cravings at Fun Spot later this month
If you spent any time in the Midwest, you’ve most likely heard of White Castle. And if you’ve ever tried a White Castle slider hamburger, then you most likely are craving another one. Well you can soon satisfy that craving right here in Orlando at Fun Spot America. The White Castle food truck will be…
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Fantasy of Flight back open with a smaller museum
The Fantasy of Flight attraction closed to the public last year. But now they’re back open, but with a much smaller attraction.
