After intense discussion in the staff forums regarding their lack of consistent obedience and enforcement of the Terms of Use, ThrillNetwork moderators have pushed forward with their plans to form perhaps what is the first ever union and to authorize an immediate strike against the site. (more…)

As rumors continue to swirl about Disney parks in China, India, and South Korea, the Brazilian newspaper Jornal de Brasilia reported yesterday that government officials are negotiating with Disney to build the first Disney theme park in Latin America. (more…)

ORLANDO, Fla., March 31 /PRNewswire/ — Hard Rock International, one of the world’s most recognizable brands known for dining, rock music, memorabilia and entertainment, has announced plans for a new concept — Hard Rock Park, which will celebrate the spirit of rock n’ roll in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Under terms of a long-term license agreement, HRP Myrtle Beach Operations LLC will own and operate the park, which will be located on approximately 140-acre park at Fantasy Harbour on the corner of U.S. 501 and the Intracoastal Waterway. The nearly $400 million Hard Rock Park is billed as a totally immersive, full-day attraction, appealing to visitors of all generations. The groundbreaking park will reflect the brand’s commitment to music featuring six unique, custom-designed zones celebrating rock’s culture, lifestyle, legends and irreverence. Positioned to blow traditional park visitors away, Hard Rock Park will include more than 40 attractions, a multi-purpose live music amphitheater, shows and state-of-the-art sound systems — uniquely developed for the project, roller coasters, children’s play areas, restaurants, cafes and retail stores. (more…)

Lake Compounce in Bristol, Conn., will open its doors this season for its 160th season. To commemorate this occasion, the park plans to hold various celebrations throughout the summer and display a plaque in the park on opening day. But to top things off, Lake Compounce plans unveil a multi-million-dollar ride, Thunder ‘N Lightning. (more…)

Papa John’s Pizza and Six Flags announced a marketing deal today. The deal would allow Papa John’s to sell its pizza exclusively within all Six Flags properties.

Six Flags will also recieve an annual payment along with numerous marketing opportunites to the customers of Papa John’s. The marketing even includes a Six Flags DVD distributed through Papa John’s showcasing its parks.

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The Walt Disney World resort is renovating rooms in two of their oldest hotels; the Contemporary and Polynesian hotels.

Both hotels were opened in 1971 with the Disney World resort. To keep up with the numerous high-end resorts around Orlando, massive room redecorating is underway. The Contemporary resort, built to be futuristic, no longer feels that way.

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The Pigeon Forge Planning Commission has approved Dollywood’s plans for "The Mystery Mine", a roller coaster planned for the 2007 season.

The roller coaster is 121-feet tall and will simulate plunging over a broken mine shaft. Dollywood officials will make an official announcement in July and will not divulge any more details until that time. The ride will break ground next month and will take an entire year to build.

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According to reports out of China, Paramount is in talks with local government to invest as much as $7 billion in a theme park.

The theme park would be located in the municipality of Tianjin, which includes portions of Beijing. Local officials are confident that the theme park will be built, despite no formal agreement and the fact that Paramount Parks are currently for sale.

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The safety manager at Lotte World theme park faces charges of neglecting safety after a stampede injured 35 people last week.

Police questioned over a dozen managers after the stampede. Three were charged. The most serious charges seem to be on the safety manager. The park is being critized for pushing ahead with their "free admission" plan after they were warned a stampede could happen.

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