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This video gives us a tour inside Minion Park.

Yesterday, April 21, 2017, one of two major expansions to Universal Studios Japan had its grand opening! Minion Park, the first area at a Universal Stuidos theme park themed entirely to the Despicable Me movie franchise was announced back in October 2016 and the cost of the expansion was 10 billion yen (almost $100 million USD). The area features one main ride with many gift shops and eateries.

Location in the park:



Layout of Minion Park:



Sources: https://www.lmaga.jp/news/2017/04/22882/ and http://natalie.mu/eiga/news/229462 and http://www.usj.co.jp/minions/index.html and http://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Consumers/Mayhem-wreaking-Minions-coming-to-Japan-theme-park

During a scheduled press event this morning,*SeaWorld Orlando*announced an all-new river rapids ride coming to the park in 2018. Infinity Falls will take passengers on a ride through a lost jungle river, winding around waterfalls, fountains, and the remains of an ancient civilization. To get your adrenaline pumping, the ride will send you flying through chutes before a 40-foot plunge down the tallest drop of its kind. After landing in the churning whitewater below, the ride takes you through Harmony Village to end on a message of inspiration and illustrate the connection to the world’s rivers.

A unique vertical elevator will lift riders before the dramatic launch down the 40-foot waterfall.

Infinity Falls will be the centerpiece of a new themed area that will fully immerse guests in a rainforest canopy. After taking the plunge down Infinity Falls, guests can explore the area and take part in interactive activities to learn about freshwater ecosystems.

The ride replaces what is now the 'Sea Garden' which is located between Nautilus Theater and Shamu Stadium

Sources: http://www.insidethemagic.net/2017/04/infinity-falls-river-rapids-ride-coming-seaworld-orlando-2018/ and http://mickeyxtreme.net/blog/seaworld-orlando-announces-what-s-next

Ferrari World's newest shuttle coaster just opened few weeks ago. It speeds up to 100km/h, reaching 64m above the park. See the video above

In addition to Ferrari Land opening at PortAventura, two major attractions opened at American theme parks in the past week:



On April 7, the new wooden roller coaster "Invadr" opened at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. While in development, Busch Gardens marketed this as the world's first "crowdsourced ride" in which the public voted on the ride's name, logo, etc.



On April 6, Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon, a new 3D motion-simulator ride, opened at Universal Studios in Orlando. This is Universal Orlando Resort's first ride with a "virtual queue" in which the guests pick a time frame to enter the ride and while they're waiting they can walk around to browse displays, play games and watch live entertainment.

Sources: https://www.instagram.com/p/BSmxWMfFqD1/ and https://seaworldparks.com/buschgardens-williamsburg/pages/project2017/ and http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2017/04/race-through-new-york-officially-opens.html

Ferrari World's newest shuttle coaster just opened few days ago. It speeds up to 100km/h, reaching 64m above the park. See video and photos from the opening night on travellerczech.com

Here is a video of the new roller coaster in Ferrari world Abu Dhabi Turbo Track

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=slD5rSEKSto

The New York observation wheel is due to go up in 2018 and be the tallest in the world.

In 2018, the world will have a new record-breaking observation wheel. The New York Wheel is set to clock in at 630 feet, making it the tallest observation wheel on the planet.

Source: http://www.iaapa.org/news/funworld/funworld-magazine/new-member-spotlight---march-2017

This eco-themed development delivers a number of unique tourist attractions within the master plan, including a wildlife preservation and observation park, a marine life park, and of course, the heritage village which will celebrate the rich history of Omani culture surrounding Ras Al-Hadd

Updates from two long delayed Chinese projects

The S&S launched coaster at Sun Tzu Park looks like it's finally getting underway. Ground work is underway and the track is all on site.


Fuli Ocean Park on Hainan is also now properly underway. The footers for the Intamin beyond vertical coaster can be seen as well.