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The article looks at major openings and innovations in the aquatic leisure industry in Australia in 2006. The refurbishment of the Wet'n'Wild Water World's Extreme H20 Zone centered on a Whitewater AquaPlay system developed on a pirate theme. The Macquarie Leisure Trust will invest $56 million in a Dreamworld Waterpark.

Reports that Universal Studios Florida has established Halloween attractions for 1995. Information about new features of the movie-based park which include three haunted houses; Remarks on the increasing number of theme parks with Halloween attractions in the U.S.; Information about other theme parks such as Six Flags' Fright Fest and Berry Farm in Buena Park, California.

The article discusses the decision of Dreamworld part to reinforce its family credentials by joining with children's entertainment icon The Wiggles to create the Wiggles World in the Gold Coast, Queensland park. The Wiggles World, which opened in September 2005, features a range of child orientated and The Wiggles themed attractions and characters. Dreamworld's partnership with The Wiggles and other organizations in Australia and overseas take the park to a broader audience and underpin its integral position in the Australian tourism and leisure industry.

The article reports on the come back of theme restaurants across the U.S. as a new generation of diners is looking for picture worthy places and fully immersive experiences. Mad Rex in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, gave its guests an opportunity to experience post-apocalyptic dining. SafeHouse, a spy-themed restaurant located in Chicago, Illinois, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been serving espionage-centric food, entertainment and memorabilia to visiting agents since 1966.

The article discusses the Majestic Bar in Singapore. It is a fantasy-themed bar built around a tree hosting different creatures in its walls. The interior features an art installation by Donna Ong made of old clock mechanisms. The menu features oyster platters, duck breast, and mango prawn rolls. Signature cocktails offered include the "3 Fairies" shooter and the Dirty Lychee Martini.

The article reports that the Warner Village Theme Parks and FUJIFILM have entered into a five-year agreement for the provision of photographic services to their four majors theme parks located on Queensland's Gold Coast. FUJIFILM is now the major photographic and imaging products provider for Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World, Wet'n'Wild Water World and Paradise Country.

The article discusses the expansion plan of Warner Village Theme Parks' Gold Coast theme parks in Queensland. Warner Village Theme Parks recognizes the need to continue to increase visitor numbers through innovative and contemporary new attractions and entertainment experiences. The expansion underway includes two new attractions at Warner Bros. Movie World, expansion program for Wet'n'Wild Water World, and the scheduled launch of Australian Outback Spectacular in 2006.

The article announces that Dreamworld has become the official Australian home of The Wiggles theme park attraction, Wiggles World. Wiggles World is the product of a licensing agreement between the two entertainment giants.

Reports on the offer of Walt Disney Co. of a new version of its Walt Disney World's Mission: Space amusement ride in 2006. Information on the new version; Signs to be posted by Walt Disney.

The article highlights the meetings during the 100 Years of Magic Celebration at Disney World theme park in Orlando, Florida. It is the hoopla--the balloons and brass bands and ornate parades--that separates Disney World from an ordinary theme park. And that is the same thing that attracts many meetings these days. In May, the Disney Cruise Line, also popular with meeting and incentive groups, rolls out a new itinerary to the western Caribbean, with stops in the Cayman Islands and Mexico.