Sky's the limit for parks with movie or story themes in mind Associated Press Copyright 2012 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 03:20 p.m., Thursday, May 24, 2012 The first phases of a reimagined Fantasyland at Florida's Walt Disney World, the new Cars Land at California's Disneyland based on the “Cars” movies, and Universal Studios Hollywood's new Transformers ride top the list of new attractions at theme parks across the country. Disney says the renovation and construction at Fantasyland inside the Magic Kingdom in Florida is the largest expansion project in the park's 40-year history, doubling the size of the current Fantasyland. Industry consultant Dennis Speigel said the Fantasyland expansion with detail-oriented areas immersing guests in Disney-themed worlds is expected to pay dividends for years, much like the hugely successful Harry Potter mini-park at Universal Orlando, where visitors feel as if they've been dropped into movie sets. In April, SeaWorld Orlando opened a new attraction centered on sea turtles, including a first-of-its-kind 360-degree domed theater showing a 3-D movie about the endangered creatures. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay this spring rolled out an elaborate ice show called “Iceploration,” which features everything from bombastically costumed skaters to live exotic birds flying around the indoor theater. The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions trade group reports 135 new attractions opening this year, including water parks, rides and shows, spokeswoman Colleen Mangone said.

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