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Disney planning drone technology for use in entertainment at theme parks
BY Tom Anstey | 26 Aug 2014
A number of patents, recently filed by Disney, suggest the company plans to
use drone technology for entertainment purposes in its theme parks, with the
advanced tech potentially able to fill the sky with a giant screen or bring
marionettes to life using the drones.
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London is Europe's most expensive city for culture
BY Tom Anstey | 26 Aug 2014
A visit by two people to an art gallery, a museum, a heritage site, the opera,
the ballet and a classical concert in London will cost £256 (US$424, €321),
making it the most expensive city for culture in Europe, according to a recent
survey.
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Zimbabwe wants Victoria Falls to host Disney theme park
BY Tom Anstey | 22 Aug 2014
The Zimbabwe government wants to bring a Disneyland theme park to Victoria
Falls, with the country’s tourism minister inviting foreign investors to pitch in for
what would be the first Disney theme park on the African continent.
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Carowinds kicks off revamp with boundary-pushing giga coaster
BY Alice Davis | 22 Aug 2014
Thrillseekers will be heartened by an announcement from Carowinds that the
amusement park is building the world’s tallest, fastest giga coaster. The North
Carolina park, owned and run by Cedar Fair, expects to open the new ride in
Spring 2015.
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Oakwood Theme Park plans £2m investment
BY Tom Anstey | 21 Aug 2014
Oakwood Theme Park in Pembrokeshire, Wales, has revealed plans for a major
£2m investment, installing a Legend of Sleepy Hollow area featuring a
range of new attractions to replace the park’s Wild West zone.
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Puy du Fou reveals plans for theme park in politically unstable Crimea region
BY Tom Anstey | 20 Aug 2014
Following reports that a Puy du Fou theme park coming to Russia could be in
serious jeopardy thanks to EU/US sanctions, Puy du Fou founder and French
politician Philippe de Villiers met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to sign
deals to bring Puy du Fou not only to Moscow, but also to the disputed
Crimea region on the Russia/Ukraine border.
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Creation museum installs dragons and ziplines in attempt to boost dwindling numbers
BY Tom Anstey | 20 Aug 2014
The Creation Museum – an institute which “illustrates the Bible as a supreme
authority in all matters, withstanding the most ardent scientific scrutiny,
offering hope to millions through its gospel message” – in Kentucky, US, has
installed zip lines and an exhibition on dragons to draw in
visitors following a massive decline in attendance.
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A-listers give voices to London’s talking statues
BY Alice Davis | 19 Aug 2014
A star-studded cast of voices, including Patrick Stewart, Prunella Scales and
Jeremy Paxman, are bringing London’s statues to life with today's (19 August)
launch of a new 'Sing London' history campaign.
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