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Legoland Florida launches waterpark
Merlin Entertainments has finished its transformation of the former Cypress Gardens waterpark in Winter Haven, Florida. Now known as Legoland Water Park, the new addition to Legoland Florida features such attractions as the Build-A-Raft River, Joker Soaker water playground, Duplo Splash Safari toddler area, five water slides and a 583,000- gallon wave pool. “With the debut of our new waterpark, Legoland Florida is now easily a two- day experience, which puts us well down the road toward our goal of becoming a multi-day resort destination,” said Legoland Florida general manager Adrian Jones at the launch on May 26. Dressed in a buisness suit (pictured), he was soaked with gallons of water during opening ceremonies.
RIGHT: Legoland Florida general manager Adrian Jones gets a soaking at the opening of the waterpark
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Baltimore
The newest Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Attraction has opened in Baltimore,
Maryland, in the Light Street Pavilion. The two-storey, 10,000 sq ft ‘Odditorium’
features a collection of quirky exhibits that you never even knew you wanted to see. Spread over
Pirate Reef at Legoland California
A multi-million dollar water ride from Hopkins Rides, Pirate Reef is making a giant splash at Legoland California. Passengers plunge 25ft down a chute between two large pirate ships sending water splashing towards a bridge below. Upon exiting, guests can aim water cannons at each other from the ship of either boat – or take a chance on getting drenched again as they walk the bridge. The new attraction is the first to be made accessible from both the main Legoland park and its adjacent waterpark.
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nine themed galleries are such wonders as a Mini Cooper car covered with a million Swarovski crystals, Harry Potter’s Hogwarts Castle made from 600,000 matchsticks and a portrait of singer Justin Bieber made from licorice and gummy bears – plus over 100 more curiosities.
Also featured is an interactive high wire walking exhibit in which visitors can walk on a section of the wire that Nik Wallenda used for his daring walk across Baltimore’s Inner Harbor in May.
Knott’s launches pin trading programme
Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park, California, is now enticing collectors and park fans with its first ever pin badge trading programme. Pin collecting dates back to the late 1800s at the Olympic Games in Athens where Olympians traded pins as a way to meet and greet athletes from other countries. In more recent times, Disney has created a big market for pin trading at its theme parks – including Disneyland just down the road from Knott’s. Knott’s initial series consists of 31 limited edition designs featuring seasonal events, rides, attractions and characters, including a Peanuts collection. As well as pins for sale at retail outlets throughout the park, there are also branded pins that can be only be acquired by trading with Knott’s Berry Farm staff.
14 The new attraction was supplied by Hopkins
Hydro Racer at Seabreeze
Guests at Seabreeze’s Raging River Rivers Waterpark in Rochester, New York, can now enjoy the high-speed fun of Hydro Racer, a state-of-the-art four-lane racing slide complex from ProSlide Technology. Additional waterpark improvements for 2012 include easier Lazy River access, new waterplay on Paradise Island, expanded lounging areas, new pathways, landscaping, music and more.
JULY 2012
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