The Weekly Rewind @Attractions – April 29, 2016
By Banks Lee A look back at the week of Tweeted photos from @Attractions Twitter feed
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Kentucky Kingdom opens April 30 with new Storm Chaser coaster
Thrill ride fans will be unleashed in Louisville this weekend as Kentucky Kingdom premieres Storm Chaser, a unique steel roller coaster from Rocky Mountain Construction.
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Comcast buys DreamWorks Animation for $3.8 billion
The movie and theme park industries were rocked today when Comcast, parent company of NBC and Universal Studios, announced it was acquiring Dreamworks Animation — home of Shrek and Kung Fu Panda — for $3.8 billion dollars.
DreamWorks Animation, which creates animated feature films, television series and specials, live entertainment and related consumer products, will become part of the Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, which includes Universal Pictures, Fandango, and NBCUniversal Brand Development.
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Photo Finds – ‘Earth Day at Animal Kingdom’ – April 26, 2016
By Gavin Hatch This week we look at what limited offerings Disney’s Animal Kingdom had in honor of Earth Day.
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Daycation Kingdom – ‘Viva la Música’ – Episode 33 – April 25, 2016
This week, Mike & Frauke head over to SeaWorld Orlando to see what the Viva la Música event is all about.
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Florida E-Ticket – ‘Exploring Disney’s The Jungle Book’ – April 23, 2016
By Patrick Santos and Gavin Hatch This week we celebrate Earth Day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom after exploring the wild side of Disney’s newest live action feature, “The Jungle Book”!
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The Weekly Rewind @Attractions – April 22, 2016
By Banks Lee A look back at the week of Tweeted photos from @Attractions Twitter feed
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Major renovation of The Florida Mall to begin in May
One of Central Florida’s most popular shopping destinations is about to get an extreme makeover, as Simon has announced that The Florida Mall will begin a significant interior and exterior renovation starting this May, just in time to celebrate the mall’s 30th anniversary this year.
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Magic City Mayhem – ‘The Last Drop’ – April 20, 2016
Mikey, Lauren, and Harry head over to the Magic Kingdom for Harry’s first ride on Splash Mountain, enjoy other sights and sounds from the park, and a major announcement.
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Photo Finds – ‘New Penguin queue, Mako & Manatees’ – April 19, 2016
By Gavin Hatch This week we go to SeaWorld Orlando to see Mako progress, the new manatees, and changes at Empire of the Penguin.
