Theme parks roll out the boo! for kids Oct 13, 2009
Theme parks roll out the orange-and-black carpet for kids ... Throughout the lead-up to Halloween, theme parks are pulling out the stops with special evening events, ranging from gentle hayrides for small fries to jump-out-of-your-skin scare zones for teens ... Here are some of the many Halloween events going on at theme parks around the country. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Disney's dining Sep 22, 2009
Even its fast-food offerings say, the smoked turkey legs found throughout the theme parks are praised by gourmets, who trade Disney recipes like some Disney buffs trade collectible pins ... Much as its rare to see a grumpy face within the theme parks (save perhaps at the Snow White ride), its also rare to see a restaurant server or host who isnt willing to accommodate a special request ... Disney strives to be the best: at animation, at entertainment, at theme parks, at resorts.... (The Palm Beach Post)
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Abandon Interactive Entertainment will also sponsor attractions at Six Flags theme parks nationwide during the annual Fright Fest celebrations taking place every weekend during the month of October and Freaky Creatures temporary tattoos will be distributed to kids as part of all Fright Fest Trick-or-Treat activities ... For more information about Six Flags theme parks and Fright Fest please visit: sixflags. (IGN PC Games)
Toy Story Mania! Brings Amusement Park Attraction to the Living Room Available Now for Wii Sep 16, 2009
a bi-coastal star attraction at the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort theme parks, is now available for the Wii system. The newest title from Disney Interactive Studios brings classic DisneyPixar Toy Story characters together as they stage their own fun-filled carnival, featuring familiar and one-of-a-kind midway-inspired games, alongside bonus unlockable levels in 3-D.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Disney Expo seeks to monetize Mouse-mania Sep 11, 2009
Disney is corralling all the divisions and businesses under its umbrella -- about 30 brands, including Pixar, ABC-TV and the theme parks -- for the event at the Anaheim Convention Center ... Stagnant DVD sales, less spending at theme parks and lower ad revenue at the company's TV networks have dampened Disney profits the past three quarters compared to last year. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
James Cameron, Peter Jackson talk future of film Jul 26, 2009
Jackson is developing a "King Kong" attraction for Universal theme parks that surrounds visitors with 3-D images and effects. Eight projectors will beam images onto giant screens surrounding the park tram, which will be stationed on a surface that shimmies and shakes with action as Kong battles a Tyrannosaurus Rex. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
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Opened in 1955, Disneyland has offered countless smiles and thrills, undergone a number of changes to keep up with the times, and its success has spawned other theme parks across the country and globe. Known for its flashy Red Light District and iconic Dutch windmills, Amsterdam is the financial and cultural capital of the Netherlands. (MSNBC -- Travel)
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Formed in May 2004 through the combining of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment, NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. NBC Universal is 80%-owned by General Electric, with 20% owned by Vivendi. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Video: Disney Announces 'D23: The Official Community for Disney Fans' Mar 11, 2009
Feature articles and interviews on current Disney topics from theme parks and animation to television and motion pictures, as well as historical retrospectives. Official Disney Bloggers -- Get regular updates on films in production at Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios, current Walt Disney Imagineering projects, and the Walt Disney Archives. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Pokemon(R) Comes to DVD in an all-new Feature-Length Movie Pokemon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior March 31, 2009 From Universal Studios Home Entertainment Feb 19, 2009
Formed in May 2004 through the combining of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment, NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. NBC Universal is 80%-owned by General Electric, with 20% controlled by Vivendi Universal. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
