http://travel.latimes.com/daily-deal-blog/index.php/theme-parks-2010-2-6080/

Interestingly enough, I agree with their order.

I agree except I think Sky Rocket belongs above STR

I think to answer the "Afternoon Delight" question in the article, it is the Starland Vocal Band. I agree with the list as well, I am anxious to see the details on the Harry Potter ride. Universal has a knack with well themed rides.

Just my opinion, The Harry Potter thing at Universal's IoA is my least anticipated 'ride' for 2010. And why do they count both Intimidators as one?

Harry potter land will be the biggest opening ever for a new themed land at any park I'm sure!!! and won't this be owned by comcast now???

We shall see the other one that amazes me is noah's ark the loop water slide???

California? Yes. Japan? Operates under a license only. Florida? Given that NBC Universal has only an undivided half interest in Universal's Florida theme parks...unless the owner of the other half (who also owns Busch's parks now) sells, no . . .

And the Comcast deal has NOT gone through, it may be up to a year before it is approved or turned down by the Justice Department and the FCC

Even if it does go through...Rumors are rife that Blackstone may well buy the NBC interest in the parks...

http://articles.orla...universal-parks

Anchorman! Lol.

Flying Turns should be higher. but who knows if it will open.

Flying Turns should be higher. but who knows if it will open.

I know who knows!!

(Monroe beating Terpy, Haha.)

Hopefully Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey will get any kinks it has worked out and open on time with the rest of the Wizarding World, lest Universal should have another Rockit on their hands...

Considering the state of the economy and the overall lower capital spending, 2010 isn't shaping up to be too bad of year in the theme park industry afterall! (I mean, it's no 2000, but not a bad slate of new attractions considering the environment...)

Speaking of "Rockit"...I'm heading to USF in a few weeks and am anxious to see how my experience compares to the ride reports I've read. (I'm anticipating an experience akin to the coaster at NYNY in Vegas, so maybe I won't be too disappointed )