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Disney reports profits rise at the parks!

Although its clear to see that other areas of Disney are clearly making huge leaps profit wise it is also pretty cool to see that they are still on form when it comes to the theme park and resorts side of their operation. Earnings for Disney’s parks and resorts rose to $630 million from $519 million according to Disney’s latest Quarter earning report.

“We had a phenomenal third quarter,” Disney President and Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger said during a conference call with analysts.

Operating profit at Disney’s global theme-park division surged 21 percent to $630 million on sales that rose 9 percent to $3.4 billion. That growth was driven by the late March launch of the Disney Fantasy cruise ship; the mid-June opening of a “Cars”-themed attraction in Southern California; and a rebound at Tokyo Disney, which was forced to close for a time last year following a devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Company executives were especially upbeat about the early success of “Cars Land,” the final piece of a billion-dollar rebuild ofDisneyland’sDisney California Adventure theme park.

Iger said the addition generated record attendance at the two-park resort in Anaheim, Calif., and that the perennially weak California Adventure had become “the perfect neighbor” to the original Disneyland park, drawing nearly 50 percent of the resort’s total attendance — up from as little as 25 percent in previous years.

But while crowds descended on Disneyland, attendance appeared to slip at Disney World during the quarter. Although Disney did not report figures just for its Orlando resort, it said combined U.S. theme-park attendance inched up just 1 percent for the quarter — despite the record growth in California.

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Dollywood Wins Theme Park Applause Award

Dollywood was yesterday awarded the theme park equivalent of the Oscars at the IAAPA Attractions Expo 2010 in Orlando, Florida.

The Applause Award was accepted by Dolly Parton in person who stated in an interview how “honoured and proud” she was to receive such a prestigious award. “I’m excited that this is our 25th anniversary for Dollywood, that we won it this year, and that I had a chance to be here.” She added.

The Applause Award, which has been presented since 1980 honour’s a park whose “management, operations and creative accomplishments have inspired the industry with their foresight, originality and sound business development,” according to a statement from Liseberg park in Gothenburg, Sweden. The Applause winner is decided by a board of governors chaired by Mats Wedin, Liseberg’s CEO. The board includes theme park professionals from around the world.

Dollywood beat off competition from English based Alton Towers and German Theme Park, Phantasialand.

Dollywood welcomes 2.5 million visitors a year.

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Merlin unveils latest plans for Legoland Florida

Merlin Entertainments Group has announced details of the attractions and prices at LEGOLAND Florida, which opens in October 2011.

The 150-acre venue is located in Winter Haven, 45 minutes southwest of Orlando, on the site of the former Cypress Gardens theme park.

It will offer ten different lands – The Beginning, Fun Town, Miniland USA, Castle Hill, Land of Adventure, XTreme, LEGO City, Imagination Zone, Pirate Cove and DUPLO Village – featuring 50 interactive rides, shows and attractions aimed at families with children aged two to 12.

Pre-opening discounted tickets are available for a limited time at $65 for adults, a saving of $10 from the standard price, and $55 for seniors and children aged three to 12, with children under three free.

Also available is a lifetime pass costing $2,500, which includes unlimited admission, discounts on preferred parking, special events and discounts on food and merchandise.

There are currently four LEGOLAND parks worldwide: Billund, Denmark, which opened in 1968; Windsor (1996); Carlsbad, California (1999); and Günzburg, Germany (2002).

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LEGOLAND Florida Offers Sneak Preview

LEGOLAND Florida gave us media types a sneak preview of Florida’s newest theme park, built in Winter Haven it replaces the now defunct Cypress Gardens.

Rumours state the theme park will have 50 rides, on top of shows, lego made models and other interactive attractions .

The press conference took place in the largest of the 3d cinemas which will show 4 films including Bob the Builder. The wooden coaster previously at Cypress Gardens will be rethemed as Coastersaurus.

.LEGOLAND confirmed that the new park will open in October 2011 and a standard annual pass to Legoland will be $99 in the pre-sale, available now. Lifetime pass for $2500.

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Buzz Lightyears Space Ranger Spin At Magic Kingdom Disney

Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin can be found at Disney’s Magic Kingdom in Tomorrowland and is based on a computer game shoot ’em up. 

Riders can spin their space cruisers in any direction and are rewarded for every enemy they hit, generally with a new noise or special effect. Each hit gains the user points which are tallied for a total score at the end.

Space Ranger Spin  mixes familiar copmputer gaming elements with a multi coloured physical environment to create an amazing new experience that will entertain both young and old.

Height to ride – Any height

Vehicle Capacity – 2-3

Ride Duration – 4:30

Attraction Tickets Review – Totally hated this….. ok fine! The only reason I didn’t like it was because my 5 year old beat me… ok happy now 😉

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The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride At Universal Orlando

The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride at Universal Islands of Adventure Orlando. On this twin-tracked ride you’ll take a gentle journey high above the colorful rides and attractions of Seuss Landing. One track of the trolley even circles around the inside of Circus McGurkus Cafe Stoo-pendous™ letting you wave at the guests dining below.
As you wait to board the trolley you’ll follow the wonderful story of the Sneetches™ featuring Sylvester McMonkey McBean™. One track continues the story of the Sneetches, while the other track gives you the ABC’s of Seuss Landing as you pass overhead. It’s great fun for the whole family.

Height to ride – 34″

Top Speed – Slow

Ride Duration – 5 mins

Attraction Tickets Review – One for the kids.

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Popeye and Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges At Universal Orlando

Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges at Universals Islands of Adventure Orlando Florida is a Water ride,  splash and churn your way through the waterways of Sweet Haven you’ll sail through a variety of amusing scenes and different ways to get you wet, including a fully-operational barge wash and an Octopus Grotto where you’ll encounter an 18-foot tall, 14-foot wide octopus with 10-foot long tentacles. Don’t be surprised if you’re completely soaked when it’s all over!

Height to ride – 42″

Top Speed – Fast enough to get soaked!

Ride Duration – 6 mins

Attraction Tickets Review – Everyone WILL get wet on this ride – so get ready to splash! Riders can get an extra soaking from park guests firing water cannons

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Flight Of The Hippogriff At Universal Orlando

The Flight of the Hippogriff ride at Universals Island of Adventure in Orlando Florida is a family roller coaster found at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

Pass by Hagrid’s hut and follow his instructions as you learn the proper way to approach a Hippogriff, which has the head of a giant eagle and the body of a horse.

Then it’s time to take a “training flight” aboard the Flight of the Hippogriff™, an enchanting family coaster woven from wicker and decorated with fluttering leaves representing feathers. Bow as you approach the ‘real’ Hippogriff, and then you’re spiraling and diving around the pumpkin patch, and swooping past Hagrid’s hut.

Height to ride – 36″

Top Speed – Family ride so not fast.

Height reached – Family ride so not high.

Attraction Tickets Review – A great ride for the family and young kids.

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The Amazing Adventures Of Spider-man At Universal Orlando

The amazing adventures of Spider-man ride is located in the Islands of Adventure part of Universal Orlando, Florida.

The Spider-man ride is a 3D, live special effects extravaganza. Which once sampled will leaving you wanting more.

Ever wanted to be Spider-man? Well this is truly the closest you will ever come. Spider-man was the first ever combination of moving, motion-based ride vehicles, 3-D film and live action.

Height to ride – 40″

Top Speed – Its not about speed its about 3D

Height reached – Not really reached but you do drop a simulated 400 feet

Attraction Tickets Review – When I was told about this ride I imagined those rubbish rocking simulators at poor theme parks, this however is nothing like that. Its a thrill from start to finish, when an explosion takes place you feel the heat, when you “fall” I defy you not to put your hands out to break your fall and when you swing with Spider-man you’re truly a superhero. I loved this ride.

People who liked this ride also liked – The Hulk Ride at Universal Orlando