6 Coolest New Theme Parks for This Summer

Source: Newsweek

This summer's new theme-park attractions are throwing the average roller coaster for a loop. On Friday, Universal Studios Hollywood launches the Transformers ride, with motion-simulator vehicles inspired by the science fiction action fil ...
Full article at: Newsweek  More like this  1 day ago, 9:02am CDT

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SeaWorld's Manta coaster finally makes its debut

Source: San Diego Union-Tribune

Fast facts about Manta Maximum speed: 43 mph (reached in 2 seconds) Maximum height: 30 feet Maximum drop: 54 feet Track length: 2,835 feet (about a half-mile) Ride duration: One minute, 40 seconds Seats/train: 20 seats per train/four trains Guest cap ...
Full article at: San Diego Union-Tribune  More like this  2 days ago, 5:08pm CDT

The world's highest observation decks

Source: The Telegraph

Following the opening of the Tokyo Skytree, we round up ten of the world's loftiest views. How high? Observation decks at 369m on 102nd floor, and at 320m on 86th floor. Total height of building? 448.7m What ...
Full article at: The Telegraph  More like this  3 days ago, 8:17am CDT

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News Summary: 'Transformers' roll out in new ride

Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer

In this undated image released by Universal Studios Hollywood, characters Megatron, left, and Optimus Prime are displayed during the "Transformers the Ride: 3D," attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood ...
Full article at: Seattle Post Intelligencer  More like this  4 days ago, 11:10am CDT

Theme parks opening new attractions, coasters

Source: Mercedes Sun-Star

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The first phases of a reimagined Fantasyland at Florida's Walt Disney World, a Disneyland attraction in California based on the "Cars" movies, and Universal Studios Hollywood's new Transformers ride top the list of new attractio ...
Full article at: Mercedes Sun-Star  More like this  4 days ago, 10:23am CDT