April 2017 - Page 3 of 4 - Theme Park Tribune

SeaWorld upgrading Kraken Unleashed coaster to VR

04/14/2017

SeaWorld’s Kraken will close Monday to evolve into a virtual reality coaster that will take riders on a deep-sea mission to the ocean’s floor. The floorless roller coaster is jumping on the high-tech train. ... Read More

Sneak peak possible at Pandora – World of Avatar

Terry Roen

04/13/2017

Disney World

Walt Disney World Resort has allowed ABC film crews to tour Pandora – The World of Avatar causing speculation that soft openings may begin soon. The Walt Disney Company owns the ABC Television Network and thei... Read More

SeaWorld to add new rapid river ride ‘Infinity Falls’

Terry Roen

04/13/2017

SeaWorld/Busch

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SeaWorld Orlando unveiled plans Thursday to open a twisting water rapid ride that will be the centerpiece of a new themed rainforest attraction. Infinity Falls is scheduled to debut in the summer of 2018. The ... Read More

Disney hiring for Pandora opening and summer crowds

Terry Roen

04/12/2017

Disney World

Walt Disney World Resort is preparing for what it hopes will be an onslaught of visitors to its newest land and the upcoming summer crowds by hiring more than 1,000 employees. The online spring hiring event in... Read More

Central Florida Zoo plans massive $85 million expansion

Terry Roen

04/10/2017

Orlando Tourism

The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is ramping up for an ambitious $85 million renovation with plans to ask Seminole County commissioners Tuesday to contribute more than $200,000 in tax dollars for ... Read More

Disney releases dates for Halloween and Christmas parties

Terry Roen

04/07/2017

Disney World

Walt Disney World Resort announced the dates for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, stretching nearly four months with a one-day break for Thanksgiving. The two even... Read More

Rivers of Light to be shown nightly starting Saturday

Terry Roen

04/06/2017

Disney World

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Rivers of Light, the new nighttime show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, will be shown every evening starting Saturday. Since its debut on February 17, the show has run at 8:45 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Sundays, Tuesdays... Read More

Jimmy Fallon celebrates grand opening of Universal’s newest ride

Terry Roen

04/06/2017

Universal

Jimmy Fallon came to town Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of Universal Orlando Resort’s newest ride. Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon is an action-packed race through the Big Apple against t... Read More

Animal rights activists urge SeaWorld’s investors to stop using animals for entertainment

Terry Roen

04/05/2017

SeaWorld/Busch

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Several animal activist groups have sent a letter to the Chinese investors in SeaWorld Entertainment urging them to keep captive animals out of any theme parks it may open. The Zhonghong Zhuoye Group purcha... Read More

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