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Hetzel Design has shared designs done for SeaWorld Orlando that are dated October 2017. This was soon after Zhonghong became involved in the company and perhaps when they were planning to put money into improving the parks.

This is Hetzel Design's description of the project:

Hetzel Design assisted the Sea World at turbulent times. Faced with negative publicity stemming from “the Black Fish” movie, the Sea World was having hard time making public aware of its massive environmental conservation and protection efforts. We were part of a major park overhaul, which included phasing out of the marine mammal shows, and introduction of other, media based attractions that promoted animal health and ocean protection. A lot of great work went into this effort, but stays confidential to this date. A gateway hotel was also envisioned as a major entry statement.

Notice that the description mentions phasing out marine mammal shows in general, not specifically killer whales. Regarding the concept art, Infinity Falls and Sesame Street Land can be seen but as you continue around the park that is where the design becomes drastically different. Instead of the under construction Ice Breaker coaster, a larger launch coaster is seen with the station directly in front of Wild Arctic and instead of the coaster heading towards Bayside Stadium it instead heads along and over the central lake almost to Mako. The coaster's color and train design resembles that of Wave Breaker at SeaWorld San Antonio.

The area around Bayside Stadium features rockwork with a tropical/oceanic theme. An underwater submarine ride of sorts is seen with a large building (potentially a ride building) in the back replacing what is currently the ride area for Ice Breaker and Sea Harbor Pavilions (special event area).

A large hotel, event venue, and new entrance area replace what is currently the entrance area and part of the parking lot.

The majority if not all of the expansion plans are not current so I am just sharing for interest:









































Source: http://entertainment.hetzeldesign.com/portfolio/seaworld-hotel-orlando/

Paulton's Parks expansion will open in march 2021.

Al's Auto Academy is really starting to take shape Automobile I love the design of the cars and the props throughout the circuit. Our gardens team will soon start work adding the finishing touches to this area! #TornadoSprings #PaultonsPark

Very excited to say that #TornadoSprings will officially open to the public on the 19th March 2021!! Cannot wait to see our guests finally enjoy this world class area. Tickets are on sale now if you want to be there for opening day.

Source: https://twitter.com/Lawrence_Mancey

In 2007, during a solicitation of concepts for the upcoming Universal Studios Singapore, multiple interesting design and story ideas were proposed for the park's attractions, including a unique approach to Jurassic Park from Legacy Entertainment. Their approach, dubbed "Return to Jurassic Park", would have taken visitors back to Isla Nublar, the island from the original book / film. In this concept, a Costa Rican company has set up a whitewater rafting enterprise on the island, now believed to be devoid of dinosaurs. The first third of the ride would feature no dinosaurs, with riders careening through the abandoned ruins of the original Jurassic Park. The attraction's second act would have pitted off riders against Raptors and a T-Rex, culminating with a surprise finale in a hidden lagoon home to numerous peaceful giants.

Legacy Entertainment's proposed ride system was a hybrid Rapids / Flume system by Hafema, similar to that used on Fluch des Pharao at Belantis.

Bali Park is being constructed in Brazil and looks to be going ahead.

The Bali Group will bring to the Federal District Region one of the largest water parks in Brazil and an unprecedented hospitality: the first floating hotel in Brazil, with features and technology from the European market. You will be able to enjoy a paradise very close.

The Bali Tourist Complex will follow international safety standards that are used in Orlando parks in the United States.With a total area of over 120,000 m², the Complex, which includes BALI PARK and BALI RESORT, will be one of the largest leisure and fun options in the country. The expectation is to make up to 10,000 happy visitors a day and more than 1 million a year.

Located on the shores of Lake Corumbá IV, in the municipality of Luziânia GO, Bali Park is just 80km from the capital of Brazil, a world that is fun close to you.

You can find a video of current construction here... https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6704577905122394112/

source: https://balipark.com.br/

In 2013, Lotte World collaborated with Legacy Entertainment to re-imagine the park's ticketing zone. Largely untouched since the park's debut in 1989, this area bore an aesthetic more akin to a subway terminal rather than a theme park. While the entire space was transformed, perhaps the most dramatic change was replacing the antiquated plexiglass ticket booths with long, flowing counters reminiscent of the arrival experience of a luxury hotel.

Hengdian World Studios, the world's largest film and television production center, is renowned for its collection of ancient Chinese palace replicas, as well as its recently-opened Hegdian Shanghai Bund theme park. Now which this project successfully launched, attention will turn to an even more ambitious project- Hengdian Dream Kingdom. Intended to round out the city's tourism offerings, Legacy Entertainment's theme park design imagines a city of tomorrow, with themed areas representing land, sea, and air. As seen previously on resortX, visitors will enter the park through the spectacular MoonGate Hotel.

Track has now arrived on site for the Dubai Hills Mall roller coaster.





Source: https://twitter.com/coasterclub/status/1297110768471748608

Finally the Ain Dubai has its first capsule installed! This feels like progress after my post last week too!

Installing the first pods and testing the rotation of Ain Dubai, the largest wheel in the world. Testing lighting of Ain Dubai, the wheel will have light shows, different colors shapes and effects

Source: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faisal-al-hashmi-6963198b/detail/recent-activity/

In 2013, South Korea's Lotte World theme park decided to move and re-theme their existing pair of "Happy Picnic" S&S Frog Hopper rides. For the new theme, Lotte World engaged Legacy Entertainment to repurpose a concept developed for the unrealized Lotte World Buyeo "Dream Gate" theme park project. Based on a popular Korean fairy tale, "Brother Moon & Sister Sun's Tall Tales" tells the story of siblings who are chased into the sky by a ferocious tiger, and in turn becoming the sun and moon. The design of Lotte World allowed the attraction to be staged in such a way that the tiger, hidden on the backside of the marquee tree, would not be seen until riders reach the ride's highest point.

Despite its modest size and budget, 'Tall Tales' is an excellent example of a way in which a simple flat ride can tell a satisfying story.

In addition to the recently-opened Hengdian Shanghai Bund, Legacy Entertainment has designed another entire theme park / integrated resort destination for China's Hengdian World Studios. Hengdian, best known for its full-scale replicas of ancient Chinese palaces used for film and television production, is now making an effort to diversify its offerings. Last year's debut of the Shanghai Bund was the first step, and now as that project approaches completion, focus will shift to the next park, Hengdian Dream Kingdom.

Unlike Hengdian World Studio's other offerings, Hengdian Dream Kingdom will be forward-looking in its vision of the world of tomorrow. Guests arriving at this unique theme park will begin their experience with a journey through history at the 'Timeline' RD&E (Retail, Dining, & Entertainment) zone. Legacy Entertainment's themed retail design takes guests through the history of mankind, beginning in primitive cave dwellings, moving forward through ancient civilizations, and ultimately ending up in the world of tomorrow. The colossal 'MoonGate Hotel' will serve as the theme park's main entrance.