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Theme park news round-up - May 8, 2013

Wednesday, May 08, 2013 10:00

Disney reveals the motivation behind MyMagic+, Dollywood prepares to open RiverRush and Kings Dominion plans first-ever SnoopyCON event.

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Disney CFO: MyMagic+ will help dissuade guests from venturing outside Walt Disney World

Wednesday, May 08, 2013 09:48

Disney's CFO has revealed that the company hopes that its new MyMagic+ system will help keep guests at Walt Disney World for a greater share of their Orlando vacation, discouraging them from exploring other local attractions.

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Theme park news round-up - May 1, 2013

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 09:40

SpectroMagic parade permanently retired at the Magic Kingdom, while Darth Vader hits the streets of Tokyo ahead of Star Tours debut.

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Theme park news round-up - April 26, 2013

Friday, April 26, 2013 11:07

Disney plans 24-hour Memorial Day weekend parties at US parks, new glimpse at Seven Dwarfs Mine Train coaster and Kentucky Kingdom funding deadline is extended.

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24-hour party to kick off "Monstrous Summer" at Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort

Friday, April 26, 2013 11:01

Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom and both theme parks at the Disneyland Resort will open for 24 hours on May 24, 2013, to celebrate the start of a "Monstrous Summer".

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Theme park news round-up - April 12, 2013

Friday, April 12, 2013 10:05

GateKeeper testing begins at Cedar Point, Six Flags Magic Mountain "tops off" Full Throttle and discover the fate of Disneyland's Rocket Rods.

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Spice Road Table restaurant to open at Epcot's Morocco Pavilion in 2013

Tuesday, April 02, 2013 10:16

Walt Disney World has revealed that a new dining outlet, dubbed Spice Road Table, will debut at Epcot's Morocco Pavilion later in 2013.

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Park of the Month, April 2013: Epcot at Walt Disney World

Tuesday, April 02, 2013 10:00

This month, we'll be focusing on Epcot at Walt Disney World, with a number of in-depth features, top 5 lists and forum discussions.

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Theme park news round-up - March 22, 2013

Friday, March 22, 2013 12:04

Disneyland surveys fans about Star Wars land, Knott's Berry Farm updates WindSeeker with new safety system and Alton Towers is forced to close by heavy snow.

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Walt Disney World begins issuing plastic cards to Annual Passholders

Friday, March 22, 2013 11:59

Walt Disney World has begun issuing plastic cards to Annual Passholders in place of their existing paper passes, paving the way for the introduction of the MyMagic+ system.

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Walt Disney World and Disneyland introduce minimum age limit of 14

Monday, March 18, 2013 12:20

Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Resort will require all guests under the age of 14 to be accompanied by someone aged 14 or older from March 23, 2013.

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Theme park news round-up - February 18, 2013

Monday, February 18, 2013 12:33

Walt Disney World creates yet another plan for Pleasure Island, the Hogwarts Express begins to emerge at Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Singapore previews its Sesame Street dark ride.

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