Bea Mitchell

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Disneyland: new details for Coco, Avatar attractions

3 weeks ago | blooloop.com | Bea Mitchell

Disneyland in California has revealed more about its expansion plans, including details on its new Coco ride and Avatar experience. Disney California Adventure’s new Coco ride was announced last year at Disney’s D23 fan event. Now, Disneyland has revealed that construction on the ride will begin this autumn. The attraction will be built near Paradise Gardens Park and Pixar Pier, in areas that are largely backstage at the moment, Disney said in a blog post.
Fallout coming to Universal's Halloween Horror Nights

3 weeks ago | blooloop.com | Bea Mitchell

Amazon Prime Video’s drama series Fallout is being transformed into a new haunted house at Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando and Hollywood. The Fallout haunted house will be available at both Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights. Inspired by the post-apocalyptic TV show and Bethesda video game franchise, the Fallout experience launches on 29 August at Universal Orlando and 4 September at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Disney's US parks contribute $67bn to economy: report

3 weeks ago | blooloop.com | Bea Mitchell

Disney’s parks in Florida and California generate nearly $67 billion for the US economy ever year, a new report has found. The report was prepared by economists from Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics company, and combines the total economic impact and job creation data from both Walt Disney World in Florida and Disneyland in California for the first time.
National Zoo launches black-footed ferret webcam

3 weeks ago | blooloop.com | Bea Mitchell

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo has launched a live webcam for its litter of endangered black-footed ferrets and their mother. The temporary webcam is hosted by the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute on its website. It has been launched to celebrate the recent arrival of eight black-footed ferret kits, born on 28 May to two-year-old mother Aristides.
Cedar Point sets opening date for Siren's Curse coaster

3 weeks ago | blooloop.com | Bea Mitchell

Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio has set an opening date for Siren’s Curse, set to be North America‘s tallest, longest and fastest tilt coaster. Siren’s Curse is scheduled to debut at Cedar Point on 28 June. Themed to Lake Erie’s fictitious sirens, the new attraction is by Vekoma Rides, the Dutch roller coaster specialist.
Red Sea Global reveals methods for coral conservation

3 weeks ago | blooloop.com | Bea Mitchell

Red Sea Global, Saudi Arabia’s regenerative tourism developer, has unveiled some of the innovative techniques it uses for coral conservation. As climate change continues to threaten coral reefs, Red Sea Global’s team has combined advanced technology with traditional methods to protect the vital marine ecosystems.
Blackpool Tower to be taken over by council

3 weeks ago | blooloop.com | Bea Mitchell

Some of Blackpool‘s tourist attractions, including the Blackpool Tower, are to be taken over by the council from Merlin Entertainments. The Blackpool Tower, which has been managed by Merlin for 15 years, will be handed over to the council’s tourism company, Blackpool Tourism Limited, on 1 August. Within the tower, the authority will oversee the Blackpool Tower Eye, circus, ballroom and Dungeons, as well as Madame Tussauds.
Piston Peak: Disney World unveils new Cars area

3 weeks ago | blooloop.com | Bea Mitchell

Walt Disney World has shared a first look at Piston Peak National Park, its new Cars-themed area in Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland. The new area in Frontierland contains two new Cars attractions and is part of the largest expansion in the history of Magic Kingdom. Piston Peak is a fictional place inspired by national parks in America’s Rocky Mountains and the history and sights of the American frontier.
Peppa Pig immersive experience coming to Metrocentre

3 weeks ago | blooloop.com | Bea Mitchell

Peppa Pig: Surprise Party, a new immersive experience for preschoolers, is coming to the UK’s Metrocentre shopping centre in Gateshead near Newcastle. Opening this autumn, Peppa Pig: Surprise Party is described as the UK’s first-ever Peppa Pig immersive experience. Across the 19,000-square-foot space, young guests will get the chance to interact with characters and explore iconic scenes from the animated TV series.
Rijksmuseum displays 200-year-old condom

3 weeks ago | blooloop.com | Bea Mitchell

The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is now displaying a 200-year-old condom likely made from a sheep’s appendix and featuring an erotic print. Now on view in the institution, the condom from around 1830 features an erotic etching depicting a nun and three clergymen. The nun is seated with her legs apart while pointing at one of the clergymen, all of whom are holding up their robes and displaying their genitals. The inscription, “Voilà mon choix”, translates to, ‘This is my choice’.