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Downtown Disney expansion brings new shops, dining, entertainment to guests and economic boost for Central Florida LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Walt Disney World Resort announced, March 14, the multi-year transformation of Downtown Disney into Disney Springs, a unique destination that will treat guests to significantly more shopping, dining and entertainment amid beautiful open-air promenades, […]
Branson, Mo. — Silver Dollar City’s new roller coaster debuts to the public on Friday, March 15. The media was treated to an advance look on Wednesday. An assemblage of media, enthusiasts, park personnel and city dignitaries rode for the first time. An overwhelming and rousing cheer of praise was bestowed on the new Outlaw […]
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — Universal Studios Hollywood announces the much-anticipated arrival of Despicable Me Minion Mayhem, a 3D Ultra-HD movie motion-simulator adventure. Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment’s worldwide blockbuster Despicable Me will come to life in Hollywood in an attraction modeled after the one in its sister park, Universal Orlando Resort — with the addition […]
LOS ANGELES — The California Science Center will open “Mission 26: The Big Endeavour,” an exhibition that will add a new experience for guests visiting the Space Shuttle. The exhibition is composed of more than 80 stunning images, many taken by Los Angeles Times photographers, highlighting spectacular scenes witnessed during Space Shuttle Endeavour’s flight over […]
MASON, Ohio – A worker at Kings Island spent part of Wednesday morning (March 6) shoveling and removing snow from the tracks of the Racer roller coaster following an overnight snowstorm in the tri-state area. The removal of the snow allowed carpenters to continue with daily offseason track work on the 41-year old twin-track wooden […]
NEWTON, Mass — Firestone Financial Corp. a leading provider of equipment financing, announced the addition of Berkshire Bank to its bank group and the signing of $150 Million, multi-year revolving credit facility. Provided through a bank group led by Citizens Bank, the facility is an increase of $25 Million to the line secured in May […]
ORLANDO, Fla. — SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc., a leading theme park and entertainment company, announced March 4, 2013, that Judith A. McHale has been named a member of the board of directors of SeaWorld Entertainment. McHale, who recently served in the U.S. State Department as Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, joins […]
AUSTELL, Ga. — Six Flags Over Georgia announced on March 4, 2013, the retirement of its park president, Melinda Ashcraft, capping an incredible 45-year career with Six Flags. Ashcraft has enjoyed a remarkable journey with Six Flags that began at Six Flags Over Georgia, where she worked as a ride operator the year the park […]
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — San Antonio’s new destination for family fun includes world-renowned Morgan’s Wonderland theme park and its newest neighbor, 8,000-seat Toyota Field, a new multi-purpose stadium and home of the San Antonio Scorpions FC pro soccer team. Morgan’s Wonderland will begin its 2013 season at 10 a.m. Friday, March 1, while the Scorpions […]
SANDUSKY, Ohio — Cedar Point amusement park/resort reached an exciting milestone February 27, when workers completed the track for GateKeeper, the record-breaking wing coaster that has transformed the park’s entrance. At approximately 2 p.m., workers connected the last of the 102 pieces of track, closing the 4,164-foot loop. “GateKeeper is truly an innovation in thrills,” […]
