About Theme ParksTheme ParksTennessee's Wilderness Water Park is Getting in the Flow- June 28, 2008 The Wilderness at the Smokies, a new water park resort located in Tennessee's Smoky Mountains is now open--sort of. The outdoor water park, which includes body and tube slides, a...http://themeparks.about.com/b/2008/06/28/tennessees-wilderness-water-park-is-getting-in-th... One Good Turn- June 26, 2008 The Orlando-area skyline, which already boasts a fairy-tale castle, a green "Gamma Force Accelerator," and a giant golf ball, will get another unique icon when the Orlando Wheel opens in...http://themeparks.about.com/b/2008/06/26/one-good-turn.htm Toy Story Mania Mania- June 24, 2008 The next generation in interactive theme park attractions, Toy Story Mania takes ultra-flashy video game technology, embellishes it with 3-D graphics (yep, riders wear dorky 3-D glasses), presents a game...http://themeparks.about.com/b/2008/06/24/toy-story-mania-mania.htm Temporary Relief from Arizona Temps- June 23, 2008 The forecasted temperature today for Tempe, Arizona (about 20 minutes east of Phoenix) is 110 degrees. Don't fret, however, since it's supposed to cool down to a balmy 109 degrees...http://themeparks.about.com/b/2008/06/23/temporary-relief-from-arizona-temps.htm See Evel Knievel Coaster Cycle its Track- June 21, 2008 Six Flags St. Louis recently opened its new Evel Knievel wooden coaster. Named after the legendary motorcycle stuntman who passed away in November 2007, the ride itself has little to...http://themeparks.about.com/b/2008/06/21/see-evel-knievel-coaster-cycle-its-track.htm Disneyland Punches Up Indy Show- June 20, 2008 The big news at the Disneyland Resort is the opening of Toy Story Midway Mania, the groundbreaking interactive attraction that has guests busting virtual plates and playing other traditional carnival...http://themeparks.about.com/b/2008/06/20/disneyland-punches-up-indy-show.htm Chicago (Koala) Bears: New Aussie-themed Water Park to Open- June 17, 2008 Billed as Chicagoland's largest water park, the Australian-themed Raging Waves is set to open June 28. Located in the suburb of Yorkville, the park will offer a huge assortment of...http://themeparks.about.com/b/2008/06/17/chicago-koala-bears-new-aussie-themed-water-park-... Hard Rock Park Ride is Quite Trippy--and Moody- June 16, 2008 I'm no senior citizen. (Although if I could appeal to the cold-hearted orb that rules the night, I suppose I might wish I were younger.) But I am a tad...http://themeparks.about.com/b/2008/06/16/hard-rock-park-ride-is-quite-trippy-and-moody.htm Lake Takes a Vacation, but Vacationers Can Still Visit Dells- June 13, 2008 With the world's largest collection of indoor and outdoor water parks in one place, there's water, water everywhere in Wisconsin Dells--except in its lake. After heavy rains and severe flooding...http://themeparks.about.com/b/2008/06/13/lake-takes-a-vacation-but-vacationers-can-still-v... Hulk Might Have You Turning Green- June 12, 2008 The 2003 film, The Hulk, was a mess. And I'm not talking about the path of destruction the CGI behemoth left in his wake. I'm talking about the absurd plot,...http://themeparks.about.com/b/2008/06/12/hulk-might-have-you-turning-green.htm |