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China Can Handle 2 theme parks Comments Off

Posted on December 17, 2009
A top executive said that China is a large enough country to have two Disneyland resorts. The comments were made by Walt Disney Co. Asia Parks President Bill Ernest, amid concerns the new Disneyland Shanghai park could siphon out visitors from the company’s already active Hong Kong amusement destination. Ernest commented that ... Read More >>

Phuket Water Park Set For January Opening Comments Off

Posted on December 16, 2009
On the beautiful island of Phuket in Thailand, the two week blockade of the huge West Sands amusement park project by local residents is over. The first theme park on Phuket, Splash Jungle, is now scheduled for a January 2010 launch date. West Sands' owners settle the dispute by allowing public use ... Read More >>

Lord Krishna Theme Park Awaiting Approval In India Comments Off

Posted on December 07, 2009
A much-talked about theme park based on the life and the figure of Krishna Lila is currently awaiting BDA approval. The park would be constructed by Iskcon under its India Heritage Foundation.  The fame and thrill brought on by the likes of Disney World and other glitzy hi-tech amusement affairs appear ... Read More >>

Hong Kong Disneyland: No Plans To Expand Further Comments Off

Posted on November 30, 2009
On Monday Disneyland Hong Kong denied that it was considering further expansion stemming from the upcoming arrival of the entertainment giant’s new amusement park in Shanghai in 2014. The speculations started when The Hong Kong Economic Times reported that an unnamed source had said that Disneyland was planning a further expansion, ... Read More >>

Heritage Park Granted £3.7m Comments Off

Posted on November 25, 2009
The likelihood of the world’s first heritage theme park got a boost this week thanks to a £3.7 million grant from the Government’s Sea Change fund. Minister for Tourism Margaret Hodge announced the grant approval in Margate last Monday. The funds, which represent the largest amount collected recently for the project, will ... Read More >>

Relocationg Villagers For Disney Park Will Cost Nearly $1Billion Comments Off

Posted on November 13, 2009
Chinese state media revealed today that the proposed Shanghai Disney Park will require an investment of six billion yuan (880 million dollars) in order to finance the relocation of local residents to make way for the first phase of the project. Citing a government representative, The National Business Daily reported that ... Read More >>

Ottawa Gets Giant Water Theme Park Comments Off

Posted on October 15, 2009
The Canadian capital will soon feature another attraction: Calypso Park, which will be the largest water theme park in the country. During a weekend long open house to present the nearly completed entertainment project to the public, Guy Drouin, president and CEO of the project developer Groupe Village Vacances Valcartier, proudly ... Read More >>

Big Bash Planned for Drayton Manor Park’s 60th Comments Off

Posted on October 12, 2009
The award winning Drayton Manor Park has announced that it will celebrate its 60th Anniversary with a grandiose firework and laser show. The famous theme park will lit up the sky with a stunning display of colours as thrill enthusiasts enjoy the evening on the numerous attractions and roller coasters at ... Read More >>

Harry Potter theme park unveiled Comments Off

Posted on September 21, 2009
The books pulverised sales records, the movies generated billions, now the next project making usage of the all mighty Harry Potter is a theme park, the latest endeavour to extract cash from obliging parents. Universal Orlando Resort in Florida, is planning an experience so immensely magical that  it will be unlike ... Read More >>

Disney Theme Parks Getting More Fun Comments Off

Posted on September 14, 2009
In a bid to rejuvenate some aspects of its domestic theme parks, the Walt Disney Company has recently announced plans to modernise its Star Tours rides plus give Fantasyland at Walt Disney World in Florida a great expansion. The group of theme parks of Disney, which represent an annual $11.5 billion ... Read More >>


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