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    Holiday Fun at LA Zoo Lights 2017

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    Today we're back with another holiday update, this time from the Zoo Lights at the Los Angeles Zoo. 

    In it's 4th year they've made a few changes to the event and the holiday cheer is evident all around. 
    Written by Gregg Condon
    Welcome to the Zoo Lights!! 
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    Monkeys are awesome!! 
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    Some of the new lights for 2017
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    Yay, Reindeer!! 
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    Aww, they were tired. =) 
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    More new lights 
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    Two Swans a-sleeping ... 
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    For some reason this looked like celery to us 
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    The Tunnel of Lights!! Always a highlight 
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    These are new, snowflakes with different animals 
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    Flaming O's!! 
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    Disco Christmas!! 
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    The Flaming-O Musical notes. Not new, but in a new location. 
    The water show was back, check out a video and slideshow of it below. It's a lot of fun 
    Overall it was another great year for the Zoo Lights. It's a great family evening in Griffith Park. 

    We will say though, it's probably time for them to change some things up next year. 4 years and most of the lights were the same as year 1. We'd love to see them expand this deeper into the zoo as well as it can get quite crowded. But overall a really fun family event that we look forward to every year. 
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    Holiday In The Park 2017 at Six Flags Magic Mountain

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    Last weekend we were invited out to Six Flags Magic Mountain for another amazing hear of Holiday In the Park. 
    Kind of weird to think that just a few years ago there were practically no decorations at this park and it has turned into such a holiday classic event. 
    Written by Gregg Condon
    The lights are about to come on!! 
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    Ready? 
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    Let there be light!! 
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    While waiting for it to get a bit darker outside, we suggest checking out Kwerkmas!! 
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    It's a really fun show!! 
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    And when you get out, it's totally dark and the lights are amazing!! 
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    This year they have a Fire + Ice Pub at Metro Park with a lot of really amazing food including Lobster Mac and Cheese which was AMAZING!! 
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    DC Universe is as always a lot of fun
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    Amazing lights everywhere 
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    Great photo op at the front of the park 
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    As you can see it was a bit crowded. But holiday fun was being had by all. 
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    Be sure to check out Holiday in the Park 2017. It's a hoot!!! 
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    Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2017 at the Magic Kingdom

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    Last week during our crazy IAAPA week, our intrepid reporters managed to get away for some well deserved holiday fun at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at The Magic Kingdom!

    Enjoy this Merry look at this Very Merry Event! 
    Written by Renée Girard
    ​Today it's off to the Magic Kingdom for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.
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    ​Elsa just lit Cinderella’s Castle for the holidays!
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    ​Special entrance into Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom. 
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    ​First cookie of the night! 
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    ​More holiday treats! 
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    ​Snickerdoodle cookies and hot cocoa at Cosmic Rays.
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    ​Sno-cones and Santa cookies at Auntie Gravities in Tomorrowland.
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    ​A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas show.
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    ​Yo ho ho ho!
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    ​Snowman pretzel and sno-cone at Tortuga Tavern. Love the pretzel, nice variety from the cookies.
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    ​Going for a ride on the Jingle Cruise.
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    ​Ginger molasses cookies and eggnog. But we skipped the eggnog. 
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    ​Holiday Wishes is magical! 
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    ​Sparking cider and Dove chocolates and apple cider with a cookie variety both in Fantasyland.
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    ​Some more of the holiday treats that are available for purchase. 
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    ​The Christmas Party exclusive Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom card features the Carousel of Progress. 
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    ​Once Upon a Christmastime parade at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. 
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    ​The toy soldiers welcome Santa Claus. 
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    ​It’s snowing on Main Street!
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    ​Merry Christmas to all, and to all a goodnight! 
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    Christmas in the Wizarding World at Universal Studios Hollywood

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    ​Last week Universal Studios Hollywood debuted their all new Christmas in the Wizarding World and we were there to take in all the sights, sounds and of course, what holiday doesn't have a whole bunch of awesome food to eat. 
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    They rolled out the red carpet for us!! 
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    A quick look at the awesome decorations around Despicable Me 
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    Oooh, Aaah 
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    Looks amazing all lit up for the holidays! 
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    The light show was spectacular 
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    Who wants some books for Christmas? 
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    Oh, did we mention the food? 
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    And the hot Butterbeer!! 
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    Thank you Universal Studios for yet another amazing night in the Wizarding World!! 
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    IAAPA 2017 Live Updates (Day Two)

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    Welcome to our second full day of IAAPA 2017 coverage. Today we are spending more time on the show floor looking at some new ride vehicles, visiting with some of our favorite ride manufacturers and even showing some of the never before seen things that may be coming to a park near you soon. 

    Be sure to check out our  Day One Coverage . 
    Coverage by Renée Girard 
    ​We’re back for day 2 of IAAPA! Getting a bit of a late start today. I’m getting too old to be staying out past midnight! 
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    ​If heights are your thing, you can take a climb on the ropes course. 
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    ​VR is still a popular thing at a lot of attractions. Brogent Technologies offer a cool looking experience.
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    ​Checking out the Gerstlauer booth. 
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    ​Soaring Eagle makes some unique and awesome experiences like Terror Dactyl and Dare to Drop.
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    ​Battle Company has all of your laser tag needs. 
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    ​Crazy 8’s is a fun little spinning coaster.
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    ​Love the trackless ride system! 
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    ​I love a good B&M coaster, including Mako from SeaWorld Orlando, on display here.
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    ​Really looking forward to the S&S Steeplechase Evolution! 
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    ​More VR for those who like that sort of thing.
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    ​ABC rides Switzerland will be showing up at the Six Flags Parks next year with their top spin. 
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    ​Some of the trains made by the folks at Zamperla.
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    ​Going to check out what’s new from Triotech. Love these guys! 
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    ​Triotech introduces a new branding and logo for this year.
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    ​Ghostbusters opened last year in Heide Park.
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    ​Triotech has partnered with Ubisoft for a new attraction that is a VR maze. 
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    ​The partnership between Triotech and Ubisoft is sure to lead to great things in the future!
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    ​Fidget spinner video game anyone? 
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    ​The Aquaticar by Cloward looks pretty neat! 
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    ​A virtual reality water slide, because why not.
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    ​This guy will welcome you into Journey to the Five Realms. 
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    ​SimEx iWerks offers a lot of great 4D experiences, with Superman Man of Steel coming soon.
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    ​The WhiteWater company always has amazing slides and other activities for a fun water park experience. 
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    ​ADG Mountainsides makes some pretty sweet mountain coasters. 
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    ​Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters booth
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    ​This looks like a fun interactive driving experience at the Fotosmile booth
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    ​A look at a ride vehicle at the Maurer booth.
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    ​Finger Coaster VR experience from Smaaash.
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    ​Thanks for joining our trip around the show floor on day 2 of IAAPA. We’ll be back one last time tomorrow! 
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    IAAPA 2017 Live Updates (Day One)

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    It's once again time for IAAPA and this year we've once again got Renée and Chris in Orlando covering all of the coverage for us. 

    We'll try and update this as often as possible but be sure you are following us on FacebookTwitterInstagram and Snapchat (park_journey) all day for updates. 
    ​Coverage by Renée Girard and Chris Con 
    We are here! IAAPA day 1. ​
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    We are at the SeaWorld press event for the new attractions reveal.
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    SeaWorld Orlando’s Infinity Falls features a 40 foot drop and close encounters with animals native to the rainforest.
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    Ride vehicle reveal for Oscar’s Wacky Taxi at Sesame Place by The Gravity Group opening spring 2018.
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    ​Oscar’s Wacky Taxi, coming soon to Sesame Place! 
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    Time Traveler coaster by Mack opening in Silver Doller City in spring 2018.
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    ​Closer look at Time Traveler by Mack, coming soon to Silver Dollar City. 
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    ​Checking out what’s new at Busch Gardens Williamsburg next year, the action VR ride Battle for Eire. 
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    ​Battle for Eire features a motion based theater simulator with 360 VR headset. Opening spring 2018 at Busch Gardens Williamsburg.
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    ​Set in the Ireland area of Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Battle for Eire introduces several new characters. 
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    ​Addie is one of the main characters to be featured in Battle for Eire. 
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    ​We’re ready to see what’s new from the folks at Dynamic Attractions. 
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    ​Dynamic Attractions new dark ride system is the all-terrain dark ride. 
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    ​Dynamic Attractions’ Dragon Rider system allows guests to feel as though you’re flying through the air on a Dragon.
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    ​Awesome work from Dynamic Attractions. Check out the models for the all-terrain dark ride and dragon rider.
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    ​Waiting for the big reveal at Skyline Attractions for their ride at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom 
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    ​Harley Quinn’s Crazy Coaster by Skyline is the first and only coaster of its kind in the world.
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    ​Harley Quinn Crazy Coaster looks great! Coming to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom next year.
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    ​Love Beaver Tails! Please bring them to more theme parks in the US.
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    ​RMC design for Twisted Cyclone, opening next year at Six Flags Over Georgia. 
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    ​That’s all for day one of IAAPA. Stay tuned for more tomorrow! 
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