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    AlpenFury Media Day and a Look Back at Construction

    2025 Attractions AlpenFury Canada's Wonderland
    Happy Monday everybody and welcome to our media day wrap-up from Canada's Wonderland. I think you'll all agree that Jeff and Nick were amazing at media day. We've got all our videos from Canada's Wonderland below. Be sure to check them all out. 

    As we always like to do when we're at the end of a major project that we've been covering, we're also going to take a look back at the construction of AlpenFury just to give you a look at how amazing this project truly is.

    Enjoy! 
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    All videos below were filmed with park permission using a safety-approved mounted device

    Ride Construction

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    All the way back in April of 2024 we started seeing construction going on and that something BIG was coming.

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    Of course, we all know what's here now.

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    Fast forward to July and we see work going on where the station is now.

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    In August we had an awesome construction tour, and I happened to be in Canada during it. What an amazing opportunity.

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    Crazy to think I'm standing in the spot where the train launches out of the mountain today.

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    Also got to finally meet the amazing Grace Peacock!

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    In March of this year we were invited back out to the park to get a look at the awesome trains and construction progress through the winter.

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    Fast forward to April, track was completed and pull-through tests were going on.

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    In May, the skyline of Canada's Wonderland had changed forever.

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    We hope you enjoyed our media day coverage and a look back at the creation of this amazing coaster.

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    Wayback Wednesday - 2004 Six Flags Fiesta Texas Park Map

    Have some fun for you all today. Typically we'd do this on a Thursday, but we have something special coming up tomorrow and we don't want to take away from that. 

    While cleaning out the garage last week I found a map from our visit to Six Flags Fiesta Texas all the way back in 2004. 

    It's interesting to see how much the park has changed. Equally interesting are the sponsorship portions of the map. Food items that no longer exist. Seeing them is a definite time capsule. 

    ​Hope you enjoy! 
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    Here are some photos from that 2004 trip. 
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    LEGOLAND CALIFORNIA RESORT ANNOUNCES GALACTIC NEW SPACE-THEMED LAND

    2026 Attractions Legoland California
    LEGOLAND CALIFORNIA RESORT ANNOUNCES GALACTIC NEW SPACE-THEMED LAND: 
    BLAST OFF TO THE LEGO® GALAXY IN 2026!
    Carlsbad, CA (July 15, 2025) – Get ready for lift off! LEGOLAND® California Resort – operated by Merlin Entertainments, a global leader in branded entertainment destinations – is charting a course for an out-of-this-world adventure with a brand-new, space-themed land set to launch in early 2026. 
     
    This new land invites families to blast off into an imaginative LEGO® galaxy packed with adventure including an immersive, groundbreaking indoor roller coaster. The new coaster promises to be the most technologically advanced attraction the Resort has ever created, brought to life by Merlin Magic Making’s global team of designers and engineers, in close collaboration with the LEGO Group.

    "This isn't just about a new innovative coaster; it's about creating an entire universe for our guests to explore, where the boundless creativity of LEGO meets the wonders of space,” said Senior Project Manager of Merlin Magic Making, Flora Liu. “We’ve designed it so that families can explore space together in a way that only LEGO can make happen!"

    Prepare to journey to a brick-built galaxy where passengers from past, present and future worlds travel together into LEGO space. The new land will feature:

    • The Ultimate Indoor Coaster Experience: Brace yourselves for a thrilling, family-friendly roller coaster that will send you soaring through an uncharted galaxy, blasting off from the LEGOLAND SPACEPORT 886 launchpad, named in homage to one of the original LEGO® Space Buggy sets, #886. This will be the first new roller coaster to land at LEGOLAND California in over two decades, promising an unforgettable mission for all! 
    • Two More Cosmic Rides: The adventure continues with two additional themed rides, offering even more ways to explore the wonders of space.
    • Junior Astronaut Training Zone: Little ones can get their space legs in a dedicated toddler play area, perfect for imaginative cosmic escapades.
    • Galactic Grub and Gear: Refuel your crew with out-of-this-world food and beverages, then browse the themed retail shop for space-faring souvenirs to commemorate your mission.

    Entry to the new land will be included with general park admission and all Annual Passes. This makes now the perfect time to secure an Annual Pass, allowing families to experience the returned Nike and LEGO® Play Arena before it closes its doors on August 10, enjoy the Summer Block Party with the spectacular return of the LEGO World Parade, celebrate at seasonal events like the Halloween Brick-or-Treat Monster Party and Holidays at LEGOLAND, PLUS, be among the first to explore this incredible new land when it opens in early 2026! 

    The land is currently under construction across from the newly opened Driving Schools attraction in Fun Town. More details about this stellar expansion, including specific ride names and grand opening, will be shared as the 2026 launch approaches.

    The first-of-its-kind new indoor roller coaster will be unveiled at both LEGOLAND California Resort and LEGOLAND Florida Resort next year marking the biggest ever single in-park investment in the Resorts’ histories, spending more than $90 million on these two new areas. The experience will combine the creative world of LEGO building with an exhilarating ride and storyline that only LEGOLAND Resorts can deliver for families with children ages 2 to 12.  

    For more information about LEGOLAND California, visit our website or follow us on Facebook.  To book a Vacation Package at LEGOLAND Hotel, visit our Vacation Packages page. Guests can also purchase single-day tickets or annual passes with or without a hotel stay.  
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    About LEGOLAND® California Resort
    LEGOLAND® California Resort includes LEGOLAND® California, SEA LIFE® aquarium, LEGOLAND® Water Park, LEGOLAND® Hotel and LEGOLAND® Castle Hotel. All are geared for families with children between the ages of 2 and 12. At LEGOLAND® California, you’ll find more than 60 rides, shows and attractions including our newest land, Dino Valley that features three rides, an interactive build and play area and new costume characters.   The family theme park also includes LEGO® Ferrari Build & Race and The LEGO® MOVIE™ WORLD based on the blockbuster films The LEGO ® Movie™ and The LEGO® Movie™ 2: The Second Part. Discover the world’s first LEGO version of San Diego in Miniland USA with a realistic 30-foot beach, streets lined with 120 palm trees, and 55 San Diego landmarks, including The Rady Shell, Petco Park and Coronado Bridge. LEGOLAND® Water Park features more than seven slides, sandy beaches and the unique Build-A-Raft River plus Pirate Reef and LEGO® Legends of CHIMA Water Park comprising 10 acres of water fun! The nation’s first LEGOLAND® Hotel features 250 rooms, all themed either as pirate, adventure, LEGO® DUPLO, LEGO® Friends and LEGO® NINJAGO™! North America’s first LEGOLAND® Castle Hotel features 250 rooms, fully themed as Knights and Dragons, Royal Princess and Magic Wizard. LEGOLAND California is a Certified Autism Center, credited by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards. For more information, visit www.LEGOLAND.com or call (760) 918-LEGO (5346).
     
    About Merlin Entertainments
    Merlin Entertainments is a world leader in branded entertainment destinations, offering a diverse portfolio of resort theme parks, city-center gateway attractions and LEGOLAND® Resorts which span across the UK, US, Western Europe, China and Asia Pacific. Dedicated to creating experiences that inspire joy and connection, Merlin welcomes more than 62 million guests annually to its diverse global estate in over 20 countries. An expert in bringing world-famous entertainment brands to life, Merlin works with partners including the LEGO® Group, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Peppa Pig, DreamWorks and Ferrari to create destinations where guests can immerse themselves in a wide array of brand-driven worlds, rides and uplifting learning experiences.
     
    See www.merlinentertainments.biz for more information.

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    Disneyland Update - July 14, 2025: Tiki Room Refurbishment and new Lillian Disney Window on Main Street

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    Yesterday we headed out to Disneyland for a nice family day in the park, so not a whole lot of pictures or anything, but we did check out the newly reopened Enchanted Tiki Room which looks better than ever after it's recent refurbishment. 

    The park also unveiled a new window dedicated to Lillian Disney on Main Street to celebrate the 100th Wedding Anniversary of Lillian and Walt. 
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    In addition to all of the work inside the show itself, all of the Gods and Goddesses in the garden have been fixed. Some of these effects haven't worked in years. It's great to see.

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    Let's head inside and take a look at more of this spectacular update.

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    The show looks and sounds amazing

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    Adios Jose. Until next time.

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    As mentioned, a new window was dedicated to Lillian Disney, something that is long overdue. But she got a beautiful one for sure. We sadly missed the ceremony itself, but did get a chance to see the window shortly after.

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    The window is located just above the Disney Showcase. Hope you enjoyed this quick update from Disneyland!

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    Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood Unleash Serial Killer, Art the Clown, from the Cult Classic Film Franchise Terrifier, Upon Halloween Horror Nights

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    Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood Unleash Serial Killer, Art the Clown, from the Cult Classic Film Franchise Terrifier, Upon Halloween Horror Nights in an All-New Twisted Funhouse Designed to Deliver One of the Goriest Experiences in Event History

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    Orlando, Fla., Universal City, Calif. (July 10, 2025) – Welcome to the Funhouse. The twisted world of Art the Clown comes to life in this year’s all-new “Terrifier” haunted house inspired by the slasher film franchise that has consistently terrorized filmgoers since 2008.The torment kicks off at Universal Orlando Resort on Friday, August 29 and at Universal Studios Hollywood on Thursday, September 4.
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    Spewing from creator, writer, director Damien Leone and producer Phil Falcone along with Dark Age Cinema Productions, Terrifier introduced a new slasher film series to the cinematic world, featuring Art the Clown, a supernatural entity who terrorizes the fictional town of Miles County, New York, on Halloween and tortures victims in creatively cruel and sickeningly sinister ways. The Terrifier film franchise has evolved to become three chilling and gory movies with a fourth film in development and a Halloween Horror Nights haunted house on the way.

    During Halloween Horror Nights, guests will experience an unfathomable level of gore as they try to escape becoming Art the Clown’s next victim. “Terrifier” is a grisly haunted house oozing with a new sense of terror that takes guests into Art the Clown’s gruesome Funhouse, which first appeared in Terrifier 2. Guests will be overwhelmed by the sights, sounds, smells and dread of Art’s grotesque kills, gleefully displayed for all to see. As fans make their way through the claustrophobic corridors, they will encounter familiar faces, including Vicky and the Little Pale Girl, and witness iconic kills from the franchise. Chaos reigns at the Clown Café, terror festers in a revolting bathroom and holiday cheer turns deadly in a Christmas nightmare. Guests must escape Art’s twisted world—or become his next gruesome display.

    Guests can purchase tickets and event-inclusive vacation packages for Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights, which will run 48 select nights from August 29 through November 2, and feature 10 terrifying haunted houses, scare zones, live shows and more. All Fear Passes – including Rush of Fear, Frequent Fear, Frequent Fear Plus and Ultimate Frequent Fear– are now on sale.  Starting at $199.99 + tax (online), the Fear Passes allow fans to experience the horror on multiple event nights – with access and benefits varying depending on the pass type. Other products on-sale now include single-night tickets and event upgrades such as Halloween Horror Nights Express Passes, the R.I.P Tour, Premium Scream Night (only on August 28) and the Behind the Screams: Unmasking the Horror Tour; and special vacation packages that include hotel accommodations, daytime admission to Universal’s theme parks and more – with savings available depending on the length of stay. Plus, hotel guests can stay near the fear and receive exclusive benefits including access to a dedicated Halloween Horror Nights entry gate, complimentary resort transportation and more. For additional details on all available products, click here. Annual and Seasonal Passholders can also enjoy perks and discounts, including up to 40% off the flexible rate at participating Universal Orlando hotels, discounted event tickets, exclusive menu items available only for Passholders and more. For more information, click here.

    A variety of Halloween Horror Nights ticket options for Universal Studios Hollywood, which runs select nights from September 4 through November 2, are now available, including General Admission, Universal Express, After 2 P.M. Day/Night, the Early Access Ticket, which provides entry to select haunted houses beginning at 5:30 p.m. (subject to change), the premium R.I.P. Tour and popular passes, Frequent Fear Pass and Ultimate Fear Pass, which enable guests to experience the scares again and again. Click here to purchase tickets and for Terms and Conditions.

    Inspired by the “Terrifier” haunted house, fans can purchase new, limited release products, including a t-shirt and bag available now at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood and on Shop.UniversalOrlando.com, beginning Friday, July 11. Additionally, a new graphic puzzle piece for “Terrifier” is available to fit into the collectible Halloween Horror Nights frame. Fans can collect this piece along with others representing this year’s killer line-up to assemble and create a bloody mural within the frame.

    Additional event details, including new haunted houses coming to Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort, will be revealed soon.

    For more information and to purchase tickets to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood, visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com/Halloween and at Universal Orlando, visit www.UniversalOrlando.com/Halloween.
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    Record-breaking AlpenFury Opens This Weekend At Canada's Wonderland

    New coaster features two launches and nine inversions,
    the most for any launch coaster in the world
    ​VAUGHAN, ON (July 10, 2025) – The wait is almost over! This Saturday, July 12 Canada’s Wonderland will debut AlpenFury, the country’s longest, tallest and fastest launch coaster.

    When fire and ice meet inside the mysterious Wonder Mountain, the force will propel guests into a thrilling journey on AlpenFury, the park’s 18th roller coaster. It begins with a launch that blasts riders into the depths of the mountain, followed immediately by a second that sends the train vertical through the mountain summit, 50 metres into the sky. Guests will then race across a track that spans the park, reaching speeds of 115 km/h, flipping and twisting through nine breathtaking inversions – the most in the world for a launch coaster.

    “AlpenFury will deliver an epic, record-breaking thrill,” said Heather Hill, park manager and vice president of operations. “With the combination of the two launches, that straight vertical climb and nine wild inversions, it will provide an action-packed, unforgettable experience. We’re excited to add AlpenFury to our lineup of world-class attractions.”

    Ride AlpenFury for Charity
    For almost 40 years, Canada’s Wonderland has been a proud supporter of SickKids Hospital in Toronto. This month, the park is hosting a fundraiser called Ride for a Cause Day on Friday, July 18 benefitting the children’s hospital.

    Tickets for the VIP event are $125 each and include parking, admission to both the park and Splash Works for the day, a two-hour exclusive ride time on AlpenFury and six other rides (from 8 to 10 a.m.), an AlpenFury on-ride FunPix photo and a private catered lunch. The first 200 ticket purchasers also receive an AlpenFury poster by Made to Thrill. The ticket package is valued at more than $250. All proceeds will go to SickKids. Guests can purchase their July 18 Ride for a Cause tickets online now before they sell out.

    For more information on AlpenFury, park operating hours, tickets or Season Passes, visit 
    www.canadaswonderland.com

    About Canada’s Wonderland
    Canada’s Wonderland, located in Vaughan, Ontario, is a 300-acre theme park with more than 200 attractions including 18 roller coasters, and is the home to Splash Works, a 20-acre water park. Canada’s Wonderland is owned and operated by Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN), North America’s largest regional amusement-resort operator with 27 amusement parks, 15 water parks and nine resort properties across 17 states in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Focused on its purpose of making people happy, Six Flags provides fun, immersive and memorable experiences to millions of guests every year with world-class coasters, themed
    rides, thrilling water parks, resorts and a portfolio of beloved intellectual property such as Looney Tunes®, DC Comics® and PEANUTS®.