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With theme park reopenings pushed back by the state, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom returns to its zoological roots

With theme park reopenings pushed back by the state, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom returns to its zoological roots

Jun 25, 2020 Attractions, Business, COVID-19, News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on With theme park reopenings pushed back by the state, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom returns to its zoological roots

For a limited time, the clock is being rolled back to 1986, when the park first opened its gates in Vallejo as a premier zoological park and aquarium.
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Disneyland Resort phased reopening starts July 9

Disneyland Resort phased reopening starts July 9

Jun 23, 2020 Business, COVID-19, Headlines, News, North America, Theme Parks, Themed Dining/Retail, Themed Resorts/Hotels, World markets Comments Off on Disneyland Resort phased reopening starts July 9

The reopening approach is deliberately fluid and phased, and there are many factors that are helping determine the timing of when various aspects of the business will reopen in a responsible way.
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San Diego Zoo and San Diego Safari Park reopen June 20

San Diego Zoo and San Diego Safari Park reopen June 20

Jun 17, 2020 Attractions, Business, COVID-19, News, North America, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on San Diego Zoo and San Diego Safari Park reopen June 20

Both parks will resume operations in stages that will start with limited dining and shopping experiences
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Knott’s California Marketplace now open

Knott’s California Marketplace now open

Jun 09, 2020 Business, COVID-19, News, North America, Theme Parks, Themed Dining/Retail, World markets Comments Off on Knott’s California Marketplace now open

Additional locations of Knott’s Berry Farm’s California Marketplace have re-opened to the public.
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Disneyland’s new “Magic Happens” parade premieres February 28

Disneyland’s new “Magic Happens” parade premieres February 28

Jan 22, 2020 News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Disneyland’s new “Magic Happens” parade premieres February 28

The “Magic Happens” daytime spectacular celebrates the awe- inspiring moments of magic that are at the heart of so many Disney stories.
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Exterior and landscaping complete on Aquarium of the Pacific’s Pacific Visions expansion

Exterior and landscaping complete on Aquarium of the Pacific’s Pacific Visions expansion

Feb 04, 2019 Attractions, News, North America, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on Exterior and landscaping complete on Aquarium of the Pacific’s Pacific Visions expansion

The 300-seat Honda Pacific Visions Theater, which houses a 130-foot-wide by 32-foot-tall screen that curves in a 180-degree arc, a tilting floor projection disc, and special effects capabilities.
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Cinemark partnering with SPACES to provide immersive VR experience

Cinemark partnering with SPACES to provide immersive VR experience

Jan 23, 2019 Attractions, News, North America, Technology & Media, World markets Comments Off on Cinemark partnering with SPACES to provide immersive VR experience

The first Cinemark SPACES experience will be “Fight for the Future” based on “Terminator Salvation.”
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Triotech’s The Flyer now departing daily from San Francisco’s PIER 39

Triotech’s The Flyer now departing daily from San Francisco’s PIER 39

Jan 15, 2019 Attractions, News, North America, Technology & Media, World markets Comments Off on Triotech’s The Flyer now departing daily from San Francisco’s PIER 39

The Flyer™ – San Francisco provides an experience that rivals that of the world’s best amusement parks, while also celebrating the unique character and charm of the Bay Area.
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B&M dive coaster will add thrills to SeaWorld San Diego in 2020

B&M dive coaster will add thrills to SeaWorld San Diego in 2020

Jan 08, 2019 News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on B&M dive coaster will add thrills to SeaWorld San Diego in 2020

This new roller coaster will be the tallest, fastest and longest dive coaster in California, as well as the only floorless dive coaster in the state.
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Extended PEANUTS Celebration returns to Knott’s Berry Farm

Extended PEANUTS Celebration returns to Knott’s Berry Farm

Jan 03, 2019 News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Extended PEANUTS Celebration returns to Knott’s Berry Farm

The vibrant décor will include full-size comic strip props like Charlie Brown’s kites and his renowned thought bubbles which will adorn the park’s pathways.
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