Out Of The Loop: Banshee roller coaster announced at Kings Island for 2014

By Andy Guinigundo Definition: The banshee: (in Irish legend) a female spirit whose wailing warns of an impending death, usually seen as an omen of death and a messenger from the Otherworld. I have seen countless attraction announcements over the years, but this one seemed special. Kings Island is the theme park of my youth.

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Second haunted house named, ‘Evil Dead’ to come to life at Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights 23

The remake of the hit film “Evil Dead” has been announced as the next maze coming to Halloween Horror Nights 23 at Universal Orlando. This also marks the first maze this year to be opening both at Florida and Hollywood events.

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Universal Orlando to have a ‘big’ announcement on Nov. 1 – Transformers is rumored but is there more than meets the eye?

Universal Orlando Resort teased on their Facebook page that something big is coming to their parks soon. If you’ve been to Universal Studios lately, you can see that’s clearly the case with two big construction projects going on. One is rumored to be a Transformers ride and the other the Wizarding World of Harry Potter…

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‘Significant expansion’ announced for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Not many details have been announced yet, but Warner Bros. Entertainment and Universal Parks and Resorts have announced a ‘Significant expansion’ for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando. The Universal Studios Hollywood park in California will also be getting its own Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

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SeaWorld announces three new attractions – Antarctic ride, 3D turtle theater, plus Freshwater Oasis at Discovery Cove

SeaWorld Orlando have announced their plans for two new attractions at SeaWorld and one for Discovery Cove. Look for a 3D/360 experience called TurtleTrek and Freshwater Oasis at Discovery Cove next spring, and a new Antarctic area with a new ride at SeaWorld in spring 2013.

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Seven Dwarfs Mine Train coaster among new additions for Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom

Disney has announced some new additions to the Fantasyland expansion which is already underway. Look for Goofy’s Barnstormer kiddie coaster to be rethemed and renamed Goofy as The Great Goofini, a Princess Fairytale Hall, and a brand new type of roller coaster with the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train.

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The Grand Reef at Discovery Cove to offer snorkeling, helmet dive and more – Photos/Video

Discovery Cove has started a new large expansion that will be completed in June 2011. The Grand Reef will feature multiple levels of exploration. Guests can roam shallow waters, or swim, snorkel or helmet dive among canyons inspired by reefs from around the world. Or they can just relax in one of the hammocks on…

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D23 Expo: Star Tours 2 announcement video

Below is the exciting announcement of the long-rumored Star Tours makeover featuring Stormtroopers, Darth Vader, and Jay Rasulo, chairman of Disney Parks & Resorts. Star Tours 2 announcement at D23 ExpoWatch this video on YouTube Details are scarce but you can read a little more about the announcement here.