Aquatica San Diego is adding a new water slide for next season. Taumata Racer will open on Memorial Day weekend next spring and feature a 375-foot slide around a 180-degree turn, and in and out of tunnels, before riders race across its finish line. Taumata Racer will be located between Walhalla Wave and Kata's Kookaburra Cove on the northwest side of the park.
Sesame Place announced a new land for the park for 2014 — Cookie's Monster Land. From the press release: "As part of the park’s largest financial investment to date, Cookie Monster will serve as host to all of his monster friends in this colorful and imaginative new land featuring five exciting rides, a three-story net climb and a soft play area for the park’s youngest visitors."
Ocean Park in Hong Kong announced that it is seeking final approval to open a new 495-room "Ocean Hotel" at the theme park's entrance. Marriott International will operate the US$322-million hotel, which, if approved, will break ground next year for a 2017 opening.
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