Buena Park, CA – March 8, 2017 – Knott’s Berry Farm, its parent company Cedar Fair Entertainment and VRstudios announced today the details of the first permanent installation of a free-roaming, multi-player VR experience in a U.S. theme park, which will be located inside the Knott’s Berry Farm Boardwalk Arcade. A new custom and industry first …
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MIDSUMMER SCREAM RETURNS TO LONG BEACH CONVENTION CENTER JULY 29 & 30, 2017 TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR WEST COAST’S PREMIER HALLOWEEN, HAUNT, AND HORROR FESTIVAL (TICKETS GO ON SALE SHORTLY AFTER 9AM on 03-08-17) If you are anything like us over here at Theme Park Duo (and since …
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Welcome to another editor of A Visit in Pictures. This time around, we visit the park across the way, Disney California Adventure. It was a gloomy day and I am sure plenty of people were prepared for some major rain. The sun did make an appearance this day. After gathering in the crowd for about …
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As you walk down a dimly lit alley in the Los Angeles Fashion District, you start to wonder what course of events led you to this exact moment. The idea of a horror themed party at a secret location seemed so enticing and thrilling, but now you are alone in an alley wondering what exactly …
COMCAST NBCUNIVERSAL TO ACQUIRE REMAINING 49% STAKE IN UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN Signals Strong Future for Universal Studios Japan and for Universal in Asia Comcast NBCUniversal announced today that it agreed to purchase 49 percent ownership of Universal Studios Japan (USJ) from its current partners, including Goldman Sachs, former USJ Chief Executive Officer Glenn …
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We decided to visit The Happiest Place on Earth this past weekend. It was a rainy cold Sunday and it somewhat kept the crowds out. But here are some pictures from the day of what we saw and what we noticed. This is the UPCHARGE parking area of the Mickey and Friends Parking Structure. EMPTY! …
THE THEME PARK DUO PODCAST SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES Sit down with Nikki and Gabriel as the hosts of The Theme Park Duo Podcast take you on a journey through their TOP 10 Disney Attraction Songs. When you think Disney, it is hard not to dream about the addictive rhythmic melodies of the songs that defined …
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KNOTT’S BOYSENBERRY FESTIVAL RETURNS WITH OVER THREE WEEKS OF APPETIZING FOOD, GOOD OL’ FASHION FUN AND NEW LIVE ENTERTAINNMENT, FROM APRIL 1 – APRIL 23 The Flavorful Celebration Will Feature a New Mouthwatering Food Lineup of Boysenberry Inspired Dishes and Entertainment For all Ages. This spring, join Knott’s as it celebrates the flavorful berry that …
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WRITTEN BY: RENEE ASOLAS A little over a month before the anticipated released of the live action Beauty and the Beast hits the big screen, Disney's California Adventure enticed guests with a sneak peak. The lampposts lining the Hollywood Land main drag were adorned with movie posters, but as we crossed under the Hollywood Studios …
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The Queen Mary’s new breakout live music series, Local Band Hangout, continues with performances by Queen Califia and Elan Atias of The Wailers on Thursday, March 16 at 7 p.m. in the Observation Bar. Local Band Hangout presents top local artists and up-and-coming bands performing live aboard the majestic Queen Mary every third Thursday of …
