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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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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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Confirmed: Iron Rattler to open at Six Flags Fiesta Texas on May 25, 2013

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 12:00

Six Flags Fiesta Texas has confirmed that the opening date for the revamped Iron Rattler roller coaster has been set as May 25, 2013.

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Confirmed: World of Chima expansion to open at LEGOLAND Florida on July 3, 2013

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 11:57

LEGOLAND Florida has confirmed that its new themed area, World of Chima, will officially open on July 3, 2013.

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Video: RiverRush water coaster opens at Dollywood's Splash Country

Monday, May 13, 2013 11:04

The new RiverRush water coaster has debuted at Dollywood's Splash Country water park, with the park releasing an official "point-of-view" video to mark the occasion.

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Disney faces criticism as Merida is coronated at Magic Kingdom

Monday, May 13, 2013 11:03

The writer and co-director of Pixar's Brave has criticised Disney's decision to redesign the film's heroine, Merida, who was "coronated" as a Disney Princess on May 11, 2013.

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Video, images: Pigs fly as SkyScreamer debuts at Six Flags Over Georgia

Friday, May 10, 2013 11:40

The towering SkyScreamer attraction at Six Flags Over Georgia has debuted to the media, ahead of its official public opening date on Friday, May 24, 2013.

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Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Paris

Theme park news round-up - May 9, 2013

Thursday, May 09, 2013 09:45

Alton Towers finally confirms The Smiler opening date, Star Wars Weekend details announced by Walt Disney World and Disneyland Paris narrows losses.

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Tickets go on sale for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2013 at Disney's Magic Kingdom

Thursday, May 09, 2013 09:39

Tickets are now on sale for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2013, which will be hosted at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom on select dates between November 8 and December 20.

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Video - Inside SeaWorld Orlando's Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin

Thursday, May 09, 2013 09:38

SeaWorld Orlando has released another preview video for Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin, this time featuring a look at the experience that will be offered by the innovative dark ride.

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