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Show Citizen, Press, Review Page 13 Wed., May 18, 1994 1 Bermuda Triangle new Sea World Attraction Ithas caused debate amongsome of the world's most renowned scientists and oceanographers. It has been the site of hundreds of disappearing ships and planes. Storms have hovered over it that resemble no others ever seen. Welcome to the Bermuda Triarea angle, a of ocean that could be called one of the world's greatest mysteries. Spinningcompasses, violent turbulence and eerie fog were all documented centuries ago. Then the disappearances began. Abandoned boats were found floating with no signs of struggle and no survivors. 440,000-square-mil- e Military planes flown by experienced pilots disappeared in good weather without a single mayday. Ships and planes entering the luminescent fog never emerged. On March 4, 1918, the U.S. Navy's 19,000 ton USS Cyclops vanished without a trace with 308 crew members aboard. There was no radio distress message. On Dec. 5, 1945 a bomber squad- ron consisting of five Navy planes vanished. The last words heard from Lt. Charles Taylor of the Flight 19 offered little clue as to what caused the disappearance. "We don't know which way is m-1" -"-"I- 1 .. west," Taylor said. "Everything is wrong... strange. We can't be sure of even the ocean any direction doesn't look as it should... It looks like we're entering white water. We're completely lost!" While it is not advisable for the average man to try exploring the Bermuda Triangle, thanks to Sea World of California (beginning Memorial Day weekend) thrill seekers will be able to explore these unfamiliar and unpredictable waters. Combining its underwater expertise with one of the world's largest motion-basetheater systems, Sea World will take guests on a adventure into one of the world's greatest mysteries. The attraction utilizes the same technology used to train the nation's top pilots. Sea World will operate four submers- iM Jr d deep-div- e -'i 'I if- - ible vehicles designed to accommodate up to 2,396 passengers per fM? CV if f '- flight-simulat- V Jill 1 l g hour. After receiving instruc- pre-div- e tions, voyagers will enter one of the four cabins. Once they are safely buckled into their seats, the guests will feel the deep-sevehicle being lifted from the base ship's deck and into the water until the captain suddenly sends the submersible spiraling down one mile to the bota tom of the sea. Along the way, voyagers will receive rare ocean treats, including iLiSLTS ; spectacular encounters with tropical fish, sharks and a rarely seen Blue Whale. The serenity is interrupted by news that a sister subhas made an incredible discovery on the ocean's floor. The captain com m an ds the submersible to the floor where a surprise awaits all. Sea World is located on San v&u tl 1 NOW DISAPPEARING AT SEA WORLD... Via "Mission: Bermuda Triangle," guests will take an unpredictable journey with all the sights, sensations and thrills of a dive to the bottom ofthe mysterious Bermuda Triangle. one-mil- e MELTDOWN-- - Spinning through the back alleys of Toontown in "Roger Toon Rabbit's Car Spin" guests will find themselves at the town's main reactor. Disaster seems imminent as the reckless cabs spin through sparks and smoke as electric current arcs all around. The new attraction opened in January of this year. TOONTOWN Disneyland adds Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin Diego's Mission Bay. Mission: Bermuda Triangle is the newest of five shows and more than 20 major at- Mickey's Toontown, already the siteof the Jolly Trolley, Gadget's Go Coaster and the homes of the Disneyland cartoon characters, has an attraction. "Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin," tractions. Admission prices are Adults- - $27.95, Children ages 19.95, under 3 free. For more information call (619) 226-390- ' Mystery Lodge newest adventure at Knott's Farm hand-carve- d d hand-painte- which symbolizes the lore and legends of Native Peoples of the Northwest Pacific Coast. Crossing a wooden bridge and entering a cave opening, hewn from an imposing stone facade, visitors are surrounded by a stunning, replica of a traditional tribal house front. The lights dim and the haunting sights and sounds of a multimedia preshow set the enigmatic mood for the multitude of surprises to follow. Suddenly, lightning fills the sky as guests are invited inside the Lodge to take refuge from the approaching storm. Deep within the enchanted Lodge, an unmatched sensory adventure begins. As a mystical, venerable Old Storyteller begins to spin his tale, the awesome multisensory magic unfolds. Combining revolutionary techniques in sight and sound, the unique enchantment builds to a remarkable climax, disclosing the ultimate, magnificent secrets of Mystery Lodge. Representing a $10 million investment in Mysaddition to tery Lodge is a must-se- e one of America's family theme parks. . 1 - v. still do. But not at Universal Studios, which for 30 years this sum- mer has been giving guided tours on e back lot. its world-famou- s, 420-acr- Back in 19 15 when Carl Laemmle converted a chicken ranch into a movie studio, the tours cost a quarter. Visitors ate a box lunch provided by the studio and sat in bleachers watching films being made. The response was ecstatic, for in the days of the silent picture, the audience could cheer and jeer. With the advent of sound, however, the noise of visitors became impractical. More than three decades and countless technological innovations later, the Universal Studios doors were reopened to visitors. Management hoped the tours would boost business at the Studio Commissary. Even during its humble early period, film stars always took the tour. Jimmy Stewart, Shirley MacLaine, and the crew from "McHale's Navy" frequently ted with tour visitors. John Wayne took to eating hot dogs in the Enter chat- You'll personally experience such classic cartoon gags as a destructive visit to the "Bullina China Shop," a "shocking" crash through Toontown Power House, a few moments of cartoon unconsciousness (complete with stars and chirping birds), a long fall to earth and a climactic confrontation with the Weasels' deadly Dipmobile. Thanks to its "spin-able- " taxi cabs, Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin is the first "dark ride" ever created by the famous Walt Disney Imagineers. Mickey's Toontown first opened in.,January of 19S3. Though Disneyland guests are now seeing Toontown for the first time, according to Disney legend, Toontown has existed as an exclusive hideaway for cartoon stars since the 1930's. s Walt Disney was one of the few to have ever set foot inside Mickey's Toontown, and he liked it so much that, in the 1950s, he decided to build Disneylandon adjoining property. Recently, the residents of Toontown decided to open the visitors. place up to Toontown and the rest of Disneyland's famous attractions are open daily. Hours vary by season. Admission passports include unlimited use of all attractions (except arcades). Adults- - $30.00, Children $24.00, under 3- - Free. ages Parking- - $6.00. For more informa-tioncal- l or (714) non-Toon- non-Too- n 999-400- 0 999-456- 5. Visit Disneyland from our Magic Carpet or Magic Lamp Motels (across the street from Disneyland Park) My i . mix i t, best-know- n w ,f i, Well known for its great entertainment value, Knott's Berry Farm is located in Buena Park, just ten minutesfrom Disneyland. The park is open daily. Hours vary by season. Admission prices include unlimited use of some 165 attractions. - $15.95, Children ages under 3- - Free. For more information call (714) 827- - 1776or Adults-$26.9- 3-- 1 1- 220-520- 0. . v m MYSTERY LODGE at Knott's Berry Farm features a wise Old Storyteller who leads guests on a magical, multisensory journey deep into the Native North American West. The new $10 million adventure opens Memorial Day weekend. Universal Studios celebrates 30 years of backlot tours Once upon a time, to get backstage in Hollywood, you had to know somebody who knew somebody who was somebody. At most studios, you corners of Mickey's Toontown. guest-interactiv- e full-siz- e "Edu-tainmen- action-packe- d all-ne- ' Mystery Lodge, a magical, mystical journey deep into the Native North American West, employs astounding visual effects to explore and celebrate the hum an spirit. The new attraction opens at Knott's Berry Farm in Bueng Park, California on Memorial Day weekend. In development for more than three years, Mystery Lodge will be presented at Thunder Falls, a new Knott's area adjacent to White Water Wilderness. The new attraction is Knott's largest expansion since the addition of Bigfoot Rapids in 1988 and one of the park's most technically advanced projects ever. "Captivating our guests with unparalleled special effects while it tells a heartwarming, universally appealing story, Mystery Lodge is a haunting, magical experience for families to enjoy together. Yet it is unlike any previous attraction we have offered," says Terry E. Van Gorder, the park's president and CEO. "We believe this stunning new attraction to be acrowningexample of Knott's ongoing commitment to inspire, educate and entertain . Once you encounter the wonders of Mystery Lodge, you can never forget them." The Mystery Lodge experience begins as guests travel beneath an ceremonial ornate, archway alongside the rushing waThunder Falls. ters of secret-filleFlames and magical images leap from the Falls as you pass a strikd facade, designed ing, Columbia's noted Native British by American artist Doug Cranmer, thrills Toontown visitors with an trip through some of the zanier and more sinister tainment Center and, by the 70's, "Kojak's" Telly Savalas was distributing Tootsie Pops to visitors. Such sightings are a major part of Universal Studios Hollywood. Superstar couple Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman recently signed autographs and spoke with guests at "The Wild, Wild, Wild West Stunt Show." In recent years Universal Studios has seen its most ambitious expansion ever with "Earthquake The Big One," "Lucy: A Tribute," "The WorldofCinemagic, "a streamlined tram ride and "Universal Starway." In 1991 "The E.T. Adventure" brought to life the most successful movie of all time. And in 1992 the newly accessible lower lot got even hotter with the "Backdraft" attraction. The most ambitious and expensive attraction ($70 million), "Back to The Future The Ride" opened in June of last year. Thisyear's 30th anniversary- will be celebrated with nighttimeenter-tainmen- t the new F'hntstones attraction will be unveiled simultaneously with the movie release. Universal Studios Hollywood is open daily. Hours vary by season. Admission prices are Adults- - $29.95, Children $23.95. For more 50 900. information call - Affordable rooms at Magic CarpetLamp at Located across the street from Disneyland Park on Katella Avenue, the Magic Carpet and Magic Lamp Motels offer affordable family accommodations when visiting the Southern California area. For as little as $30 per night (through June 1994), up to four people can enjoy these AAA rated motels. For slightly more, kitchens, and two bedroom units are available. All rooms include bath, color TV, direct dial phones, and use of two heated swimming pools. There is laundromat. also an Any of a dozen different tours on-sit- e can be booked the front desk, if desired, but, of course, you can wa k to Disneyland. The Walt Disney Company For more information call (714 For reservaor tions call 772-724- Up to 4 People only $S Night Each additional person $5.00 per night. Offer good now thru June OR Sept. thru Dec, 1994. July and August rates S35 per night for up to 4 people. 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