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Mine Blower coaster opens Friday at Fun Spot Kissimmee

06/21/2017

The only wooden roller coaster in Florida to flip riders upside down in a 360-degree barrel roll debuts Friday at Fun Spot America’s Kissimmee location. The Mine Blower is a hybrid coaster designed with a mi... Read More

Fun Spot Orlando plans to expand

Terry Roen

01/23/2017

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Fun Spot America is expanding its footprint to include 12 acres of undeveloped property across the street from its Orlando park. A new skyway ride, more roller coasters, water rides and a parking garage are ... Read More

Holy Land Experience announces free date

Terry Roen

01/18/2017

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Holy Land Experience will offer free admission January 25 to preserve its tax-exempt status as a religious entity. The date, which changes every year, was announced on the theme park’s Twitter account and webs... Read More

Fun Spot planning second wood coaster

Terry Roen

12/09/2016

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Fun Spot America is adding the first barrel roll wood coaster in the Southeast United States to its Kissimmee location next summer. The $6 million attraction is the second wood coaster for Fun Spot, which also... Read More

Hong Kong Disneyland plans $1.4 billion expansion

Terry Roen

11/22/2016

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The Walt Disney Co. announced plans for a $1.4 billion expansion at Hong Kong Disneyland. The company’s first venture into the Chinese market opened in 2005 and never thrilled locals. The plan signals Disney’s... Read More

Merlin Entertainment to build LEGOLAND New York

Terry Roen

11/09/2016

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Merlin Entertainment will open LEGOLAND New York in 2018, the third Lego theme park in the United States. LEGOLAND New York will feature themed play areas and more than 50 rides, shows, and attractions, along ... Read More

Disneyland’s new pricing: Would you pay $119 to go on a peak day?

Tamara Lush

03/03/2016

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Disney's properties in Anaheim and Orlando are rolling out seasonal prices for single-day tickets, hoping to spread out demand at the often jam-packed theme parks. Most of the tickets are either staying the sa... Read More