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Disney Springs Downtown Disney evolves
Florida’s Walt Disney World (WDW) is to embark on a multi-year transformation of its Downtown Disney entertainment district, to become known by the new name of Disney Springs.
The area, which comes alive each night after the four WDW theme parks close, will feature roughly double (150) the current number of themed restaurants and retail outlets. Drawing inspiration from Florida’s waterfront towns, Disney Springs will include four neighbourhoods interconnected by a flowing spring. The Town Center will offer “a sophisticated mix” of shopping and dining along with a promenade, The Landing will be a commercial district with waterfront views, the Marketplace will be a family-friendly area featuring Disney characters and an expanded World of Disney store, whilst the West Side will be the entertainment hub.
“Disney Springs will be a timeless, vibrant place where Walt Disney World guests and local residents can relax, shop, dine and be entertained in an
Rides and Fun
Magic Bounce in Mecca
imaginative setting where they’ll instantly feel at home,” says Tom Staggs, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. an estimated 1,200 construction jobs and nearly 4,000 operational roles.
Construction has begun with new areas opening in phases. Disney Springs is expected to be completed in 2016.
Big investment at SplashDown
The Italian manufacturer Rides and Fun got its 2013 production schedule off to a flying start with the delivery of an 8-arm (16 passenger) Magic Bounce to an FEC in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, a double Ranger (looping boat) to Iraq and 16-seat Top Flip to an operator in Oman. Further orders for the Middle East include Top Sky and Surf (Miami) rides. Due to be despatched soon to Asia will be a Twist & Sun Revolution 360 and Twist Tower, meanwhile in the company will deliver another Magic Bounce. Learn more about the company’s attractions on Rides & Fun’s Twitter feed, Facebook page and YouTube channel – all accessible via
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Top Flip in Oman
Beach SplashDown Beach Waterpark in Fishkill, New York, is to add two new attractions including an interactive Zamperla water ride and a ProSlide mat racer as part of a $12 million expansion for the 2013 season. Operator Mega Funworks will open one of the first Zamperla Water Mania rides in the United States (a double version is planned at Luna Park at Coney Island) as part of its Bob the Builder Splash Works area. Dizzy’s Water Whirler (pictured below) will accommodate up to 24 guests in one of six-four seater spinning tubs, with 30 interactive water elements adding to the fun. Close-by will be the new Arctic Plunge, a multi-lane ProSlide Mat Racer including a 360° horizontal loop. Riders will be launched into a head-to-head drag race to the bottom, flying over vertical curve humps, experiencing weightlessness, and gaining even more speed before the smooth deceleration run-out. This will be the largest single expansion at SplashDown Beach since Shelley and Steve Turk purchased the park in 2004.
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Jules Verne at Slagharen
The Dutch amusement park Slagharen is to introduce a themed area featuring four new rides. Jules Verne Adventureland will open in May as part of the park’s jubilee year celebrations. P&P Projects will be responsible for the theming of the area and its attractions. The new rides include the Netherlands’ first Twist ‘n’ Splash by Mack, called Expedition Nautilus, Fogg’s Trouble (Rockin’ Tug) and Magic Bikes by Zamperla and a driving school attraction named Passepartout Explorer using cars from the Italian manufacturer Sela. Acquired last year by Parques Reunidos, Slagharen is located in the north east of the Netherlands near the border with Germany.
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