Coaster Giant B&M to build their First Family Inverted Coaster

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 Coaster Giant B&M to build First Family Inverted Coaster.

 While the coaster company Bolliger and Mabillard may be known for their giant ride, it seems their doing a first for the Happy Valley Park in China.

 The company isn't known to build smaller, family style coasters but according to Roller Coaster Database it seems they are now. These small, inverted family coasters are normally the mark of Vekoma Coasters but it seems B&M is now getting into the game. They normally run only a single coaster train and sit only two people per row.

 The currently unnamed coaster is being installed at Happy Valley Park in Shanghai, China.

Titanic Simulator- Only in China

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Titanic Simulator and Museum- Only in China

 A theme park in china has invested $165 million to build a replica of the ill-fated ocean liner, Titanic.

 However, this is no ordinary replica of the sunken ship. The unknown theme park is investing a bundle in a land-locked ship which will house a museum but also a "real simulation of the disaster". Including the Titanic hitting the iceberg and the feel of icy cold water rushing onto the doomed ship.

"When the ship hits the iceberg, it will shake, it will tumble," Su said. "We will let people experience water coming in by using sound and light effects ... They will think, 'The water will drown me, I must escape with my life'."- Reuters

 Many wonder if this could in insensitive to the disaster but people have been assured that it will be honorable but true to the 1912 disaster. The attraction, planned to open in 2016, will begin construction shortly. Along with the Titanic replica the park is also building a land-locked beach, a "6D" movie theater attraction and various copies of European castles and a Venetian church.

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Universal Studios China- Happening or Not?

 Universal Studios China- Is it Happening or Not?!

 Years ago, Universal Parks and Resorts was playing with the idea of building one of their theme parks in China. However, the project was rejected for unknown reasons but now it appears these talks at still in the works.

 Beginning in 2012, Universal was in talks with the city of Tainjin, a port city, in regards to possibly building a theme park there. News leaking slowly from Universal Parks has given folks a new reason to believe that Universal Studios China may still happen.

 According to this job listing, Universal Creative is looking for a project manager who can speak Mandarin.

 Another bit of news that's leaked through is that Universal has also applied for permits from Tongzhou District according to Shanghai Securities.  The site of the proposed park is currently undergoing demolition and if this source can be believed, may begin construction soon.



(Info complied from Screamscape and ThemeParkInsider)

Smog Causes Problems for Shanghai Disneyland's Construction

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 We all know China has pollution issues but now they are effecting the new Shanghai Disneyland.

 The picture to the left was taken yesterday, when Shanghai went under a severe smog warning. Causing a ban on all fireworks, the shutdown of 30% of government vehicles and stopping construction on the new Shanghai Disneyland property.  It seems that these smog levels are mostly a problem during the winter months in Shanghai but have been known to happen anytime during the year.

 This makes many stop and question Disney's logic in building a theme park in an area with so many problems, pollution problems which could cause health issues and illness of visitors.  While many will say those in Shanghai and China are used to these issues, Disney often brings in international visitors. Many of whom would find these kinds of conditions abhorrent.

 It also makes one wonder what will happen when the park is open and these conditions happen? Will they close or remain open?  More so when their grand opening is set for December of 2015.

GCI to Build their Largest Coaster Yet- In China

 Well it appears the Great Coasters International (GCI) has lost their marbles once again.  It appears they'll be building their largest wooden coaster to date- in China.

 "The Viper" will be built in Wanda (Nanchang) Culture Tourism City. Featuring a height of 146 feet tall for the lift hill and an impressive 4,921 feet of track.  Not much else is currently known about this new roller coaster right now but the POV animation released little pretty intense! 

  GCI are the people famous for some of the best new generation of wooden roller coasters on the market today. Such names as Gwazi, Lightning Racer, El Toro and more are their amazing handiwork.