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Well, Universal's plans are in flux because of building an entirely new theme park and moving some ideas to that new project. They're still full speed ahead with a new attraction for every park, every year. Just today construction walls went up in Jurassic Park at IoA for the construction of a new coaster (while the Harry Potter coaster is still under construction to open this summer).

I've heard the DreamWorks stuff is also being held for the new park. It won't JUST be a Nintendo park, it is supposed to have four "worlds" which will each have thematic sub sections, Nintendo being one of them. There's no way that Universal would spend billions on a theme park with one brand/IP that they don't even own. My understanding is that Trolls and Secret Life of Pets are being considered for the Kid Zone area now, but with Universal plans tend to change at the drop of a hat. They've been so close to pulling the trigger on several projects, even notifying the management level team members the closure of their attractions was imminent, only to cancel at the last second. It happened several times with Twister, Dragon Challenge, and Disaster with false alarms as projects were delayed or changed. Even Kid Zone has been on the chopping block for several years now with each year being "it will close after the holiday season" only to have things canceled with changes of plans. Same thing has happened with the closure of the Fear Factor show to expand Diagon Alley. Right now they have two new attractions under way at IoA, and one new one at USO. I'd imagine they'll have something more coming to USO soon, it's just a question of which project they prioritize.

It's a Facebook pic so it may depend on permissions.

Solar panels going into the employee parking lot (which look like it was repaved too!)

The reaction to this one was so lukewarm, I can't see them spending more money on a slightly larger version.

SeaWorld has been making a really big rebound in the past year with attendance and revenue gains. They've hit on a good strategy of pricing and festivals that's bringing guests back.

It will be the biggest coaster in their park and a huge addition to that park. It would have been nice to have something bigger, but they have to jump through so many hoops to build anything there with the city, state, and Coastal Commission all having to sign off and the neighbors complaining about everything they do.

Just was reading how SFMM was at capacity for their parking lot yesterday and extended HitP through next weekend.

There was talk of putting a diving show in the arena a few years ago, so it's possible. You just need to find someone built like Jason Momoa...

I saw a video today from Six Flags Fiesta Texas that reminded me of one of our old wishes from 2011: https://www.facebook.com/jeffrey.siebert.3/videos/10218738819286155/

Hey look-- this wish from 2016 is coming true!

With the retheme and improvements to Knott's rapids ride this year, maybe we could see this become an industry trend, updating and improving these rides to make them better.

The idea is that it will swing out over the water below. Looking at the footings in place I think it will not be as terrible as some people have made it out to be for location.

The Great Lake has always been an underused resource at the park, and adding a scenic boat ride would be a great idea! I'd even do it as an upcharge.

No, they gave them up and have Rudolph now at the SW parks. The Polar Express Experience is licensed all over the place now. I think Adventure Aquarium used to license it as well.