Themepark News

All the latest news and information from theme parks and attractions across America.

The following parks have their own news sections:

Legoland FloridaTo the delight of youngsters everywhere, LEGOLAND Florida has revealed its official opening date: Saturday, October 15, 2011.

Inspired by America’s love affair with all things LEGO®, the new 150-acre theme park will cater to kids ages 2 to 12 with more than 50 “pink-knuckle” rides – from roller coasters to race cars – as well as family focused shows and attractions.

Park officials disclosed the date, a closely guarded secret since the park broke ground last year, to help families already planning vacations in the fall.

“I’d estimate 80 percent of the inquiries we’ve received have been about our opening date,” said LEGOLAND Florida sales manager Todd Andrus. “Guests are all but begging to know the date, so they can book their flights and accommodations, and purchase admission tickets.”

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Dinosaurs AliveCedar Point amusement park/resort has announced plans to introduce Dinosaurs Alive! on Adventure Island, a prehistoric themed attraction, for summer 2012. The new attraction will be located on four acres on the wooded island that is located in the lagoons toward the back of the park.

In addition to Dinosaurs Alive!, Cedar Point will also add a mat-racer slide complex to the Soak City waterpark located adjacent to the park. Dinosaurs Alive! will cost approximately $1 million to build.

The journey into Dinosaurs Alive! will be multi-sensory and interactive. Guests will be able to see approximately 50 life-size animatronic dinosaurs that will roar and move. Each will be handcrafted and covered with skin-like materials that will replicate almost every feature. Four of the dinosaurs will have interactive consoles that will allow guests to guide their movement to create an up-close look at how these dinosaurs moved their arms, tail, eyes and mouth.

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Cedar Point VIP Experience Bookmark and Share How would you like to experience Millennium Force without waiting in line? Or walk right on WindSeeker, our brand new thrill ride? Well now you have your chance, courtesy of Red Gold, the Official Ketchup of Cedar Point!

This great prize package is valued at $1,000 and allows the winner and three of their guests to be escorted for up to four hours by a personal tour guide who will take you to the front of the ride lines! The contest is going on now and ends July 5, 2011.

Don't miss out on your chance to win! Click here to enter and for the official rules and regulations.

Find out more about Cedar Point.

Frontier CityFrontier City theme park and White Water Bay water park will be getting the Six Flags management touch when former Six Flags executives Kieran Burke and Gary Story begin managing the properties.

The 2011 season marks the beginning of a new management agreement with owner CNL Lifestyle Properties, which purchased Frontier City and White Water Bay from Six Flags in 2007.
We could not be more excited about the opportunity to once again manage both Frontier City and White Water Bay,” said Kieran Burke. “Gary Story and I, along with some incredibly talented industry leaders, grew what became the world's largest regional theme park company from these two family entertainment icons right here in Oklahoma City. Our love for this city, these parks, and the team members we have worked with, makes this an especially rewarding assignment.

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