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This Is Why Theme Parks Matter
Universal Studios Florida is the laughingstock of the theme-park industry. The park's signature e-ticket addition this year, the modest yet multimedia Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit coaster, has yet to open.
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About six months ago I was extremely wary about the near-term outlook for the major theme parks.
Six Flags files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
A key competitor to the owner of Michigan's Adventure Amusement Park has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Wire walker performs at Worlds of Fun, 120 feet about the ground
The usual din at Worlds of Fun fell to silence for a tense quarter of an hour Sunday afternoon.Hundreds of people stopped what they were doing and stared in the sky for 15 minutes straight.Standing on a thin wire, approximately 120 feet off the ground, was Nik Wallenda, the record-shattering daredevil.
49er Stadium May Hit Legal Roadblock
The owners of the Great America theme park are threatening to sue if parking lot concerns for the new stadium are not addressed.
Santa Clara Council Approves 49ers Stadium Deal
It's now up to the citizens of Santa Clara to decide if a new stadium should be built for the San Francisco 49ers in a parking lot of the Great America amusement park.
Great America attempts to delay Tuesday meeting
The owners of Great America are calling on the Santa Clara City Council to postpone voting tonight on a deal to build a stadium for the 49ers on the theme park's parking lot.
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Michigan's Adventure hoping for the best in tough economy
Michigan's Adventure Amusement Park is coming off another record year in attendance but is facing a difficult economic climate this season without a new ride.
Amusement parks again open under recession
SANDUSKY -- Amusement park operators preparing for their annual Memorial Day weekend rush were wondering how many customers would show up at their gates this summer -- the second straight season under a recession.
Ohio amusement parks again open under recession
SANDUSKY, Ohio - Amusement park operators preparing for their annual Memorial Day weekend rush are wondering how many customers will show up at their gates this summer-the second straight season under a recession.
Some parks offer ticket discounts through AAA or on their Web sites. New: Starlight Experience, a million-light LED evening display in Frontier Park.
Media Advisory - Victoria Day weekend fireworks at Canada's Wonderland
VAUGHAN, ON, May 14 /CNW/ - Canada's Wonderland will light up the sky in celebration of Victoria Day on Sunday May 17, 2009.
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Cedar Fair Still Searching For Fun
Amusement park operator Cedar Fair is about to embark on the all-important opening of its season, which will show just how the company will be doing as the summer unfolds.
King's Island Update 2009: Theme Park Review
As a theme park geek, I consider myself something of a steward of theme parks. That sounds completely ridiculous, but let me explain.
Dorney Park owner posts wider loss
A group of riders waits for the roller coaster Voodoo to start during at Dorney Park in South Whitehall Township.
Cedar Fair Announces 2009 First Quarter Results
Cedar Fair Entertainment Company , a leader in regional amusement parks, water parks and active entertainment, today announced results for the first quarter ended March 29, 2009.
SLXP, CBB, SAH, PNX, FUN and BBND Expected To Be Lower After Earnings Releases on Tuesday
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