Industry News, Park Updates, Reviews, and Photography. http://themeparkvillage.com Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:26:21 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://themeparkvillage.com/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://themeparkvillage.com Industry News, Park Updates, Reviews, and Photography. http://themeparkvillage.com/index.php/Latest/Universal-Orlando-s-Halloween-Horror-Nights.html Universal Orlando has released two photos from their Halloween Horror Nights event this fall. Here is what they have to say: For the first time ever, guests will be able to experience the physical and psychological horror of “SAW’s” maniacal killer Jigsaw firsthand at Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights: Ripped from the Silver Screen. Guests will find themselves inside the terrifying labyrinth that they have only witnessed on the silver screen – until now. Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights: Ripped from the Silver Screen runs 23 select nights from September 25 to October 31 and features all-new haunted houses, scarezones and shows. © 2009 Universal Orlando. All Rights Reserved. Guests will make the horrifying transition from spectators to subjects as the Lionsgate® and Twisted Pictures’ film series “SAW” comes to life at Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights: Ripped from the Silver Screen. Running 23 select nights from September 25 to October 31, this year’s event will be the most fearful in history – bringing guests inside the world of some of today’s most popular horror films. © 2009 Universal Orlando. All Rights Reserved. Photo credit: Kevin Kolczynski/Universal Orlando Resort Universal has also sent out a video where park officials talk about how they are adapting horror films to Halloween Horror Nights. XB0Q43MJjiQ Sun, 06 Sep 2009 13:02:16 +0100 http://themeparkvillage.com/index.php/Latest/New-scare-zone-for-Terror-Tram.html Universal Studios Hollywood has released the above image from the all new Containment Zone, a new scare-zone that is apart of the Terror Tram: Live or Die. The Terror Tram is a unique experience to Universal Studios Hollywood where guests ride the studio tour trams down to the studio's back lot. There, guests walk sets ranging from the Bates Motel to the War of the Worlds. According to the park, the Containment Zone is, "...an elaborately themed, zombie-ridden scare zone, bringing scenes from an unmade movie to life as part of a Terror Tram: Live Or Die experience at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights event, which begins a 16-night run on October 2 at Universal Studios Hollywood!" For more information, visit http://halloweenhorrornights.com (http://halloweenhorrornights.com). Sun, 06 Sep 2009 12:21:32 +0100 http://themeparkvillage.com/index.php/Latest/Shoot-the-Rapids-at-Cedar-Point.html After an elaborate teaser campaign, Cedar Point has announced that their new for 2010 ride will be Shoot the Rapids. The Intamin water ride will feature two drops (85 ft. 49 ft.), 2,100 feet of flume, and will have a ride time of approximately three minutes. Shoot the Rapids will use ten passenger boats with over the shoulder lap bars that were seen this year on Holiday World’s Pilgrim’s Plunge.According to the Cedar Point website, the $10.5 million ride will be based around a feuding family in the Appalachian Mountains: “The feudin's been goin' on fer decades. Now, climb aboard and immerse yourself in one of the wildest water expeditions this side of the Appalachians!“You'll board your boat inside the Crystal Rock Bottling Company and travel through rivers, around an illegal moonshine still and encounter some wild feudin' and fightin'. We still have no clue what they're fightin' over (it could be Whyte Lightnin'), but yer sure to be a part of it!” For more information, visit CedarPoint.com (http://www.cedarpoint.com/public/park/rides/water/shoot_the_rapids/index.cfm). Sat, 05 Sep 2009 11:49:12 +0100 http://themeparkvillage.com/index.php/Latest/Universal-Studios-Hollywood-releases-maze-details.html Universal Studios Hollywood is ramping up for this year's Halloween Horror Nights! The park is unveiling details for the brand-new, "Saw: Game Over" maze that will debut this Halloween season. Here is what the park has to say about the new maze: “Saw: Game Over” is one of four fearsome new "live" maze experiences and six new "scare zones" to be featured at the all-new "Halloween Horror Nights" for 2009 at Universal Studios Hollywood (SM). In addition to the “Saw” attraction, new “live” experiences will be based upon the movies “Halloween,” “My Bloody Valentine,” “Shaun of the Dead” and “Child’s Play” (featuring “Chucky”) in 16 nights of intense horror beginning October 2. I don't know about everyone else...but I am pumped for this year's Halloween Horror Nights! Last year was my first visit, and I'm sure that this year will be even crazier!. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 21:28:10 +0100 http://themeparkvillage.com/index.php/Latest/Travel-Channel-features-The-Voyage.html The Travel Channel is back in action with new theme park related shows. On Wednesday evening, The Voyage at Holiday World will be featured as one of the rides. "Extreme Terror Rides" will air at 8 PM Eastern and Pacific. Holiday World has also said that Pilgrim's Plunge will be featured on an episode of "Extreme" in the fall. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 21:21:44 +0100 http://themeparkvillage.com/index.php/Latest/Halloween-Horror-Nights-Hollywood.html As work moves forward on the new Theme Park Village, our coverage continues with Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights! The event this year will feature four new mazes, four new scare zones, a re-imagined Terror Tram, a new Bill Ted’s, and a Rocky Horror Picture Show. For more information, read the press release here. (index.php/Press-Releases/USH-Halloween-Horror-Nights-2009.html) We will have more information and coverage of Halloween Horror Nights soon! Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:54:30 +0100 http://themeparkvillage.com/index.php/Site-News/On-the-Horizon.html On the horizon there is a new hope, a new project, and a new vision for Theme Park VIllage. In the coming weeks, more info will be released... Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:33:57 +0100 http://themeparkvillage.com/index.php/Site-News/Disney-Park-Music.html This is seriously one of the coolest Disney fan sites I have ever run across. What makes D-COT a special site is the vast selection of free Disney park music. While you do need to register a free account, there is access to high quality area, lobby, preshow, and ride music. Check it out at d-cot.com (http://www.d-cot.com/)! Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:04:20 +0100 http://themeparkvillage.com/index.php/Latest/Temple-of-the-Tiger-Now-Open.html Odin's Temple of the Tiger at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom has officially opened! The all new tiger exhibit and show features Odin the white begal tiger who has become famous for his diving abilities. The park has sent out the photo above and the video below. And if you haven't done so already, become a fan of the official Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Facebook page! (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Vallejo-CA/Six-Flags-Discovery-Kingdom/59636827742) Cwzn3FAOdQ0 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:16:59 +0100 http://themeparkvillage.com/index.php/Site-News/Site-Updates.html Correct, I have not updated the website in.....way too long. I suppose at some point I need to come up with the ultimate plan for the site. Right now, I'm occupied with work in the summer and school every other time of the year. Excuses! We'll see how things pan out in the next couple of months though. Sorry! Stay tuned! Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:03:10 +0100 http://themeparkvillage.com/index.php/Latest/Terminator-Construction-Update.html Copyright 2009 :: Theme Park Review (http://www.themeparkreview.com) Terminator at Six Flags Magic Mountain is making its way to a Memorial Day weekend opening. The GCI wooden coaster construction is nearing completion as the circuit is complete and work on the station and queue is well underway. Theme Park Review has posted an update from the Terminator construction site that you can find here. (http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=741880#741880) What do you think of Terminator? Tell us at the TPV Forums! (forums/showthread.php?tid=45) Tue, 05 May 2009 23:17:03 +0100 http://themeparkvillage.com/index.php/Latest/More-Astro-Orbiter-Rumors.html Time for a quick update on Astro Orbiter at Disneyland! According to Screamscape (http://screamscape.com/html/disneyland.htm), the ride is apparently just down for some major maintenance. The main tower with the orbiting planets has been down for several years and is rumored to be fixed during the maintenance.Join in on the Astro Orbiter discussion over at the TPV Forums. (forums/showthread.php?tid=43) Tue, 05 May 2009 22:36:25 +0100 http://themeparkvillage.com/index.php/Site-News/Visit-the-Forums.html Have you had a chance to visit the all new Theme Park Village Forums (forums/index.php)? If not, head on over to the forums and join in the discussion! There are active topics for everything from Freestyle Music Park, to Disneyland, to your favorite theme park foods. Plus, you can let us know what you think of the site and tell us how we can improve.So stop on by the TPV Forums (forums/index.php) and join today! Tue, 05 May 2009 14:06:11 +0100 http://themeparkvillage.com/index.php/Latest/Astro-Orbitor-Removal.html Copyright 2009 :: Original D (http://www.originald.com/updates/219-mini-picture-update-5309) The rumors are circling the internet about recent photos (http://www.originald.com/updates/219-mini-picture-update-5309) appearing from Disneyland. It appears as though the Astro Orbiter at the entrance of Tomorrowland is going under a much more extensive overhaul than first thought. All of the rockets and the ornamental structure have been removed from the ride.The rocket ride was removed from its perch above the midway during the 1998 re-launch of Tomorrowland. It was relocated to the entrance of the area where it has led to a traffic flow bottleneck.Any ideas (forums/showthread.php?tid=43) on what could be going on with Astro Orbiter? Mon, 04 May 2009 23:29:17 +0100 http://themeparkvillage.com/index.php/Latest/lake-compounce-164th-season.html Lake Compounce Family Theme Park in Bristol, CT is getting ready to open May 9th for their 164th season…that’s right their 164th season! According to General Manager Jerry Brick, Lake Compounce will be offering, “…three new rides, redesigned restrooms, new food items, new games, more lockers and new point of purchase systems in stores and restaurants.” It’s always great news when the country’s oldest amusement park is making upgrades. “Our guests like toknow we are committed to improving the park year after year”, says Brick, “and this year is no exception. We expect they’ll be pleased”.For more information, read the press release (index.php/Press-Releases/lake-compounce-2009.html) here or visit lakecompounce.com. (http://www.lakecompounce.com/) Discuss Lake Compounce over at the TPV Forums! (forums/showthread.php?tid=38) Sat, 02 May 2009 18:29:02 +0100 http://themeparkvillage.com/index.php/Latest/roar-10th-anniversary.html Roar at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is turning 10 next weekend! The Great Coasters International designed wooden coaster is attributed for being the first modern coaster to feature Millennium Flyer trains. Now almost standard on wooden coasters, Millennium Flyers helped launch wooden coasters into the 21st century. Discovery Kingdom will celebrate the 10th anniversary by having moms and their ten year olds riding Roar ten times in a row. This of course is in honor of both Roar’s anniversary and Mother’s Day. For more information, read the press release (index.php/Press-Releases/roars-10th-anniversary.html) or visit TPV Forums! (forums/showthread.php?tid=36) Fri, 01 May 2009 16:57:48 +0100 http://themeparkvillage.com/index.php/Latest/canobie-lake-park-mothers-day.html press release (index.php/Press-Releases/treat-mom-at-canobie-lake-park.html) or visit canobie.com (http://canobie.com/) for more information.What are your thoughts on Canobie Lake Park? Let us know at the TPV Forums! (forums/showthread.php?tid=35) Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:38:25 +0100 http://themeparkvillage.com/index.php/Latest/Six-Flags-Mexico-Temporarily-Closes.html Six Flags has announced that they will temporarily close Six Flags Mexico at least until May 5th due to the H1N1 flu virus outbreak. Urged by Mexico City officials, the park operated this past weekend with all indoor facilities closed. Read more here. (http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idUSN3025998820090430) Stay up to date on the TPV Forums. (forums/showthread.php?tid=34) Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:56:46 +0100 http://themeparkvillage.com/index.php/Latest/A-Step-in-the-Right-Direction.html Copyright 2009 :: Discover Myrtle Beach (http://www.discovermyrtlebeach.com/) It’s not too often that a park gets praise for adding a new kids area. However, in Freestyle Music Park’s (http://freestylemusicpark.com/blog/) case, the addition of Kids in America (http://discovermyrtlebeachforum.com/index.php?showtopic=2147) is a step in the right direction.Formerly Hard Rock Park, Freestyle Music Park of Myrtle Beach has broken ground on a brand new kids area. Kids in America is not a large kids area, just four new rides, but is set to make a large impact on the park. When the park opened last season, there were simply not enough rides for kids. The park’s new management is looking to cash in on the ‘family friendly’ craze to bring in more families.So while the addition of a kids area is not that impressive, it is certainly a step in the right direction for Freestyle Music Park.What are your thoughts on Freestyle Music Park? Let us know over on the Theme Park Village Forums! (forums/showthread.php?tid=13) Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:38:58 +0100 http://themeparkvillage.com/index.php/Latest/Pilgrim-s-Plunge-Video.html 8uWkSpo0LJg Who doesn’t love Holiday World? Their famous Holiblog (http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/holiblog.html) has posted a couple videos of their new water ride, Pilgrim’s Plunge. Hopefully the park won’t have any major problems with the unique lift, considering it is so revolutionary. But that lift is probably going to be a thrill in itself!What do you think of Pilgrim’s Plunge? Let us know at the TPV Forums! (forums/showthread.php?tid=30) Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:03:38 +0100