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Thank you both. The logo was actually AI generated 😅, I know lazy. The idea is the park gets a rework with a bit broader theme. Emerald Waters somewhat limited things to the region and state a bit more whereas paradise I can go a few more angles. I am still learning Planet Coaster 2, but have felt that water parks are a little more forgiving in terms of attraction building.

I can second those reasons to play! Also good seeing you around 🙂.

Saturdays are meant for strolls in Discover Park. I am currently working on updating the path covers and adding landscaping to the first half of Discover Park. This area will house a quick service location and the park's main gift shop as this is the main area after the park's icon that guests pass through. Future additions and stands are being planned to give this area more of a park feel than being within a theme park.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rebranding splash!💦 Emerald Waters Water Park officially becomes Paradise Isle Water ParkNovember 8, 2025 Paradise Isle, a leader in resort and entertainment management, today announced the successful acquisition of Emerald Waters Water Park, a beloved regional attraction known for its family-friendly atmosphere and unique water features. The definitive agreement was finalized on November 7, 2025, marking a significant expansion of Paradise Isle's portfolio in the Emerald Coast market. The acquisition brings the popular water park, including its diverse slides, wave pools, and interactive children’s areas, under the Paradise Isle umbrella. This strategic move is expected to create a unified, world-class entertainment and resort experience for local residents and tourists alike. "We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Emerald Waters Water Park into the Paradise Isle family," said a spokesperson for Paradise Isle. "Emerald Waters has built a loyal following thanks to its commitment to fun and safety. By combining their exceptional park with our extensive resources and dedication to premium guest experiences, we are poised to offer a truly unparalleled coastal vacation destination. This acquisition is a testament to our long-term vision of becoming the premier entertainment provider in the area." Key Highlights and Future PlansExpanded Offering: The integration will allow Paradise Isle guests to enjoy exclusive access or discounted tickets to the water park, seamlessly blending resort relaxation with aquatic adventure. Planned Enhancements: Paradise Isle is committed to significant investment in Emerald Waters, including potential new ride installations, facility upgrades, and enhanced dining options beginning in Summer 2026. Commitment to Employees: Paradise Isle plans to retain the majority of the Emerald Waters Water Park team, recognizing their integral role in the park's success. The existing team will benefit from Paradise Isle’s robust employee benefits and training programs. Operational Integration: The park will continue to operate as Emerald Waters Water Park, now a Paradise Isle property, for the immediate future, with full integration into the Paradise Isle brand and reservation systems expected by May 2026.

I really like the centerpiece.

Glad to have you here! Hope you enjoy the community and share some awesome creations!

Welcome to a new season here at Disneyland Resort Dubai! It is the most wonderful time of year, and the decorations are starting to appear across property while many updates are taking shape. The classic red and green banners return to the entrance gates. One change this year is that the Christmas tree moved into the park within Main Street. Previously, the tree would sit outside the park for all to see. Walking into Main Street will be an interesting experience for a bit as we make changes to the area. These changes are expected to be complete by early 2026. The return of Mickey And The Magician is the biggest change and addition to this version of Disneyland Park. With this hints that the refurbishments will be geared to be inspired by Main Street found in Magic Kingdom. The previous Disneyland Paris Main Street buildings will be seen in the future 😏. The Car Barn (Created by CaptainEO) now sits on the other side of Main Street with the Dapper Dan's being moved to be adjacent to the Emporium. This is to allow for the Emporium to be expanded. Along with this, City Hall and the Fire Station will be near the Car Barn. To celebrate the season, garland and wreaths were hung above Main Street. Since we do not have the Festival Of Fantasy, we are able to keep something close to the original decorations 😉. The Emporium expansion is very similar to that found at the Magic Kingdom. This will allow the Emporium to be functional as opposed to being a facade. More construction walls sit at the end of Main Street near the hub. The intentions are to create seating areas for Casey's and the Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor. Getting the hub to be less of a concrete jungle. To end the update, a classic shot of Cinderella Castle. Soon in real life, the castle will be back to its original color scheme. A very welcome decision to many fans.

I have honestly never been to Six Flags, but the current direction things are going makes me wonder about their future.

To answer the topic question: yes, so many projects and still one of my favorite games after 21 years.

Use the "rabbit" cheat and it will only get worse 🤣.

This definitely takes me back to classic RCT3 parks. Looks like a great variety of attractions and areas.

Well done @Bookworm91 !!!

I like it! The colors contrast with the trees so it really pops out.

It is almost Halloween! What is a theme park-based concept you can create for the season?

Tomorrow will be the one-year anniversary of Disney's Hollywood Studios official opening. This project is a fun one that is currently getting love to continue being a part of my project list. I am happy to share the following update on the park with the old park file being cooperative (for the time being). The entrance remains the same outside of the park. This park file has my favorite entrance for any of my Disney Studio park projects (the other file was similar just a bit bigger). Plus, the billboards help add a bit of detail to the park. Currently, the park is in redevelopment of some guest areas. The area inspired by Hollywood Boulevard is one of them. Buildings are being pushed inwards one tile to make the main street a bit slimmer. With this, recent strategies in handling the path covers are being used with extra attention to details. Some curbs are being eliminated in favor of being closer to the real-world area. Benches and trash cans are slowly going to be added along with more palm trees. Here is a look at the one tile difference between the original and the new placement. I am doing this in sections as some buildings are piece-by-piece creations, and it is easier to move the custom scenery buildings and adjust the paths around those. Untouched will be the Carthay Circle Theater and The Hollywood Tower Hotel (naturally 😉). Surrounding areas will see improvements. Currently guests are flocking to One Man's Dream, a small stage show at the front of the park. A fun shot, yes there are in-game paths, but with recent news both the arch and Earffel Tower will be forgotten park symbols of the real Hollywood Studios. Soon the streets will be a bit slimmer. With that comes more room for growth and improvements to the overall park. It is a little painful to do these refurbishments, but it opens up ideas and methods of making those concepts real. I am excited to see the final product of the slimmer streets. Rock 'N Roller Coaster will retain its Aerosmith theme here in Dubai. I am looking into plans for a Muppet themed area reminiscent of the area that was in Florida. I have an idea for it, and it will potentially be me trying my hand at a new skill set. A classic shot to end the update. The future of Disney's Hollywood Studios is many blue-sky concepts to determine best methods of incorporating different IPs. One wish list item/attraction is under development and has been shared on a YouTube channel that is known for its custom attractions. The Great Movie Ride will make its way to Disney's Hollywood Studios at some point in the future, fingers crossed. From this, I expect more of the park to take shape around the Chinese Theater and potentially improve existing areas even more for this incorporation. The Chinese Theater has always been an item on my wish list and there have been teasers for years that have gone quiet. Any news is good news! I am looking into multiple IPs found at the different Disney studio-based parks. I am also looking at past attractions, some that are missed by many guests in the real world. Regardless, this park is a shining star in a nearly 21-year-old game.

Speaking for myself: I used to make a giant flat rounded raised terrain mesa for my Test Track ride buildings. Used the in-game automobile cars that were on a coaster track and launched them at max speed around the main turn. Dig my lakes all the way down to the maximum depth. Tower Of Terror would be the launched freefall. Mountain-based Disney attractions would use the mountain terrain. Spamming the same tree (or two), douglas fir and sugar pines were my go-to trees. In-game fountains (enough said). Max powered lasers (enough said).

Wow this project has been quiet. So, I did a check on if the old park file would open and work. Well, that test was a success. I started a new park file that did not get too far, so I may end up just continuing the old park file and keep the rework to the side and see how much I can really do with it. The rework was very similar to the new park file, but some sections I could not remember how I handled them in the old file. Expect more updates!

Welcome to ParkCrafters!

That does not sound very WONDERful now does it? Great work as usual, Wonder World was always one of my favorite areas of yours in your RCT3 project.

I will look into it.

Still waiting for the globe. I hounded you guys so much for it all 😅.

That stinks. I used to use tinypic but then went to imgur since I thought it was more used and had less of a chance of being shut down. I wonder why it is blocked in the UK.

Sure sign me up

9 years! This project has gone on for 9 years! Time has flown by and this project has changed, even here on ParkCrafters. Below is one of the first images I took of this project. Looking back, I did not expect this project to get any attention at all. I had just remapped my screenshot keys and started sharing some random projects then World Of Discovery came to be after having this idea for years. I always liked doing Epcot-based parks, even though they were basically Epcot. I even saw posts recommending to not use such an Epcot-heavy theme for a park that wanted to be different. So, I decided to push that boundary and make it have an identity crisis. It has worked for 9 years and has shockingly won awards here on ParkCrafters that I am extremely grateful for. Being my first park project on the internet, it does have a special place in my RCT3 project library that keeps growing after nearly 21 years. Next year will be 10 years which is probably insane for a park project. I am excited for what I have cooking up. This park kickstarted my RCT3 projects and reputation. Thanks to the community for the continued support, probably a ranting/nostalgic post, but it has been 9 years!