Stories from August 2011

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August 1, 2011, 5:17 PM

More 'Stories from a Theme Park Insider': Getting fired from the Haunted Mansion

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August 2, 2011, 5:53 AM

New Fantasyland construction photos, plus more from the Mansion queue

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August 2, 2011, 1:06 PM

Hersheypark Announces SkyRush, Carowinds Buys 62 Acres of Land

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August 3, 2011, 7:01 AM

What's new on the discussion board: The world's worst ride makeover ideas

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August 3, 2011, 10:11 AM

What do you get in a VIP Tour at the Walt Disney World Resort?

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August 4, 2011, 11:33 AM

Freestyle Park Purchased in Foreclosure, May Re-Open in 2012

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August 5, 2011, 4:53 AM

Theme Park Apprentice 3 Challenge 9 Vote

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August 5, 2011, 8:48 AM

Head into the wilderness for a stay in Disney World's cabins

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August 5, 2011, 10:33 PM

Vote of the week: What would convince you to visit more in 2012?

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August 7, 2011, 5:40 PM

More 'Stories from a Theme Park Insider': Running aground on Tom Sawyer's Island

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August 9, 2011, 6:30 AM

What's new on the discussion board: Food & Wine pros and cons, plus a fan video contest?


August 10, 2011, 11:38 AM

Interview with Universal Creative's Mark Woodbury: On Harry Potter, King Kong and Transformers

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August 11, 2011, 3:38 PM

Two Florida theme park attractions to close within the month

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August 11, 2011, 8:44 PM

Vote of the week: The Walt Disney Co. vs. Wall Street

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August 14, 2011, 7:22 PM

The Enchanted Tiki Room opens at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom

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August 15, 2011, 12:49 PM

Introducing Disney's Fastpass Club

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August 16, 2011, 9:53 AM

What's new on the discussion board: National roller coaster day, plus buying theme park tickets online


August 16, 2011, 8:35 PM

Lightning strikes at SeaWorld's Discovery Cove

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August 17, 2011, 10:53 AM

Universal is making changes to Dragon Challenge

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August 17, 2011, 10:56 AM

Disneyland Resort update: New bakery, new award and new money

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August 18, 2011, 10:29 AM

SeaWorld Orlando offers free dining and front-of-line access to draw hotel visitors

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August 18, 2011, 11:20 PM

Canada's Wonderland to debut Leviathan - tallest & fastest B&M yet

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August 18, 2011, 11:34 PM

Theme Park Apprentice: The Finale Voting

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August 18, 2011, 11:38 PM

Vote of the week: The Disney Dining Plan

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August 19, 2011, 11:20 AM

Busch Gardens Tampa reveals Howl-O-Scream 2011

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August 19, 2011, 2:27 PM

Cedar Point Copycats Kings Island in 2012

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August 19, 2011, 4:59 PM

New Fantasy Faire development coming to Disneyland

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August 21, 2011, 8:11 PM

Theme Park Apprentice 3: And the Winner is...


August 21, 2011, 8:19 PM

Mach Tower opens At Busch Gardens Williamsburg

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August 22, 2011, 12:13 PM

Will Talking Mickey change the way people react to theme park characters?

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August 22, 2011, 12:29 PM

Time to start paying attention to the weather - Irene is heading toward Florida

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August 22, 2011, 8:18 PM

Disney's Jungle Cruise contest: Find Disney/Pixar's John Lasseter

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August 22, 2011, 9:59 PM

Universal Studios Singapore launches teaser campaign for Transformers: The Ride

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August 23, 2011, 8:41 AM

Alton Towers set to crown winner of its 'King of Coasters' competition, 100 free tickets up for grabs

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August 23, 2011, 9:03 AM

What's new on the discussion board: Farewell Jimmy and, please, no kissing


August 23, 2011, 11:28 AM

Think Disney didn't announce anything significant at D23? Think again

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August 23, 2011, 12:30 PM

East coast earthquake shuts theme park attractions

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August 24, 2011, 10:34 PM

A new Harry Potter attraction debuts next spring in the UK

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August 25, 2011, 9:49 AM

Legoland California announces its Legoland Hotel

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August 25, 2011, 4:27 PM

Where to eat? Lunch at the Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta at Disney California Adventure

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August 26, 2011, 12:13 PM

Vote of the week: Knowing the secrets of theme park design

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August 26, 2011, 11:40 PM

Hurricane Irene open thread

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August 28, 2011, 10:53 PM

Putting two of Disney's peanut butter treats to the taste test

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August 30, 2011, 11:54 AM

What's new on the discussion board: What to expect (at Disney World) when you're expecting


August 30, 2011, 9:05 PM

Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights 21 revealed

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August 31, 2011, 12:27 PM

Planning a visit to Hawaii? Disney opens Aulani on Oahu

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