Celebration Theatre

It appears Thomas The Tank Engine has chugged out of Dutch Wonderland for the 2012 season. (If your kids really want to see him, he's now appearing at not-too-distant Idlewild Park.) The Really Useful Theatre has been redubbed the Celebration Theatre and will host a lineup of shows that changes throughout the Summer season.

At first glance it looks as if DW has added three new shows, but Celebration Theatre will be the venue for a parade of stars visiting the park in 2012.

Here's a rundown of the schedule in order of appearance:

• April 28 - June 1  Swingin' Safari
• June 2 - June 15  Superstar Funfest: Curious George
• June 16 - June 29  Superstar Funfest: Clifford The Big Red Dog
• June 30 - Aug. 3  Garfield The Great and Friends Magic Show
• Aug. 4 - 17  Superstar Funfest: Maisy
• Aug 18 - 31 Superstar Funfest: Max (from Max & Ruby)
• Sep. 1 - Oct. 7  Swingin' Safari