We keep coming across stories on the web talking about an Angry Birds theme park. Upon further investigation, it’s not a theme park at all. It’s a really cool themed play area destined for an existing theme park, Särkänniemi Adventure Park.
Month: March 2012
Canada's Wonderland Park History
Today we focus on the history of our local park, Canada’s Wonderland. Since we’re only a few short weeks from the 2012 season, let’s take a quick look back at the history of the park (sourced from the Canada’s Wonderland site):
Big Red in Florida- Storybook Circus
Our resident Disney expert Tracey hopped on a jet plane down to Orlando. We’re not sure when she’s coming back, which can only mean one thing: Lot’s of updates on all that is the Disney theme parks, direct from the source! Check out the video below, where she gives us a quick look at the […]
Focus On: WhiteWater West
We’ve spent a lot of time covering everything going on down in the United States since we started, with little focus on Canada. Since we’re called Theme Park Canuck, it’s only natural for us to bring back the focus to our homegrown attractions & themed attraction companies here in the Great White North.
From The Archives: Canada's Wonderland 1981 Map
Take a look at the original map from Canada’s Wonderland when it opened in 1981, compared to the most recent map from the 2011 season. When the park originally opened, there were 30 rides in operation, including 4 rollercoasters. Now there are 16 coasters and 69 rides, with Leviathan being the newest and most thrilling of […]
Working in a Theme Park series: Walt Disney World
As I’ve mentioned before, I have worked in a few theme parks over the years. I’ve decided to showcase each of these experiences in a new series called Working In A Theme Park. I’m starting with this article on Walt Disney World, with Cedar Point and Canada’s Wonderland coming soon. Let me know what you […]
Fun Spot: Trashy & Fun!
Fun Spot Orlando is a trashtastic, carnival style attraction that is like the ugly stepsister of every other Orlando park. It isn’t really a park, more like a parking lot filled with rides that will make you question your safety. With that said, it’s really fun! They have Go-karts, a Ferris Wheel, Paratrooper and some […]
Must have items for any Disney Trip
MARCH BREAK ALERT- you’ve decided to book your trip, you’ve done your research and you have everything all paid for but now your left with last-minute details which of course includes the possible disastrous task of PACKING!!! Now I realize that this could be a daunting task, and really, do you know WHAT to pack? Please remember that […]
The Making of IOA: Marvel Super Hero Island
You could be forgiven for thinking that Marvel Super Hero Island has come to us from another planet. Though not as mysterious as the goings-on at Hangar 13 in Roswell, some of the early creative work on the project took place in a “secret, abandoned” warehouse in Burbank, CA. The island was designed to suggest […]