ANIMATION WORLD MAGAZINE - ISSUE
3.7 - October 1998
Places
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| Kidzville at Paramount's Great America theme park. © 1998 Paramount. |
H-B Characters in Kidzville.
Paramount's Great America theme park in Santa Clara, California is starting
construction on a new 2.3-acre area called Kidzville, scheduled to open to
the public in March 1999. The featured attractions and rides will be based
on Hanna-Barbera characters such as Scooby Doo, Shaggy, Yogi Bear and Top
Cat. However, this is not a new licensing deal. Hanna-Barbera costumed characters
have been featured at the park since it was opened by Marriott in 1976 and
bought by Paramount in 1992.
Disney World Adding Animated Attractions. Walt Disney World in Lake
Buena Vista, Florida, is launching the largest expansion in its history. New
attractions that will be added in the next 12 months include "Buzz Lightyear's
Space Ranger Spin," an interactive film ride; "The Many Adventures
of Winnie the Pooh," a ride for youngsters which will replace "Mr.
Toad's Wild Ride;" and a return of "The Main Street Electrical Parade,"
featuring floats of Dumbo, Peter Pan, Alice in Wonderland, and other animated
characters.
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