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The Big Debate: Should Walt Disney World still build Avatar Land at Disney's Animal Kingdom?

Saturday, May 18, 2013 12:39

In this week's poll, we ask whether you are still keen to see Walt Disney World open a new land decidated to James Cameron's Avatar at Disney's Animal Kingdom.

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Video: Mystic Point grand opening held at Hong Kong Disneyland

Friday, May 17, 2013 11:14

Hong Kong Disneyland has officially opened Mystic Point, the last of three new lands added to the park as part of a major expansion plan.

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Video: Madagascar Live! show debuts at Busch Gardens Tampa

Friday, May 17, 2013 11:11

The new Madagascar Live! Operation: Vacation show will debut at Busch Gardens Tampa on May 18, 2013, with the park hosting a special premiere party weekend to celebrate.

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Alton Towers abandons plans to open on-site lodges in 2014

Thursday, May 16, 2013 16:04

The Alton Towers Resort has withdrawn its application for planning consent to build 150 on-site lodges, which had been expected to open in 2014.

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Theme park news round-up - May 16, 2013

Thursday, May 16, 2013 10:44

SeaWorld Orlando to offer interactive drinks cups, new Mickey meet-and-greet opens at Disney's Animal Kingdom and a look at Cambodia's derelict Siem Reap fun fair.

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Adventurer's Outpost meet-and-greet area opens at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Thursday, May 16, 2013 10:39

A new meet-and-greet area for Mickey and Minnie Mouse has debuted at Disney's Animal Kingdom, helping to pave the way for future construction of a land themed around James Cameron's Avatar.

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SeaWorld Orlando to offer exclusive "South Pole Chill" Coke flavour in Antarctica area

Thursday, May 16, 2013 10:38

Ahead of the debut of Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin on May 24, 2013, SeaWorld Orlando has revealed that an exclusive Coca-Cola Freestyle flavor will be offered in the new area.

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Disney PhotoPass service launches at Disneyland Resort Paris

Thursday, May 16, 2013 10:36

The Disneyland Resort Paris has launched its own version of the Disney PhotoPass service, enabling guests to view and order photos of their visit via an online service.

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Australia's Adventure World to install $12 million "world class" attraction for 2013

Thursday, May 16, 2013 10:36

The Adventure World theme park in Western Australia is embarking on its most ambitious project to date, promising to install a new $12 million attraction by the end of 2013.

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Theme park news round-up - May 15, 2013

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 12:03

First riders caught on camera on Alton Towers' The Smiler, second Ferrari World theme park planned and Paramount Park Spain set to be given the go-ahead.

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