I captured this video of the Lights, Motors, Action Extreme Stunt Car Show in Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida in June of 2009. The cars featured are highly modified Opel brand ones which are powered by 1300 cc motorcycle engines putting out 150 horsepower. They also have unusual transmissions — 4 forward gears and [...]
Read More...HAMPTON — The family of Sgt. James Hackemer, a double amputee Iraq-war vet killed in a tragic roller coaster accident in New York, is still in shock, especially after he had overcome so much adversity. “It hasn’t really sunk in,” said Staff Sgt. Alycia Hackemer, 24. “I really can’t believe it. It just seems like [...]
Read More...THEME PARKS Belmont Park —- Opened in 1925, this beachside amusement park features the historical Giant Dipper wooden roller coaster, along with a traditional carousel, bumper cars, the Beach Blaster suspension thrill ride, CHAOS 360-degree spin ride, laser and mirror mazes, Sky Ropes Adventure, kiddie rides, flight simulator, climbing tree, arcade, picnic and play areas, the [...]
Read More...NBC Universal, the media company owned by Comcast, has agreed to buy Blackstone’s 50 per cent stake in Universal Studios Florida in a $1bn deal that consolidates its ownership of the theme park. The purchase is significant because it shows Comcast’s willingness to invest in one of NBC’s biggest cash engines and comes as the [...]
Read More...Freed from the constraints of owners more interested in brewing beer than building theme parks, SeaWorld Parks Entertainment is accelerating plans to expand into new businesses, including movies, television and hotels. After flirting with the idea for years, the Orlando-based theme-park operator will release a feature film this month through SeaWorld Pictures, the company’s new [...]
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