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The, a, Award Goes To...
This week, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions held its Expo in Orlando. The annual confab brings together members of the industry for an enormous trade show (with...
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RIP Astroland and Hard Rock Park? Not so Fast.
It's been T-minus-almost-zero in the countdown to scrap Coney Island's Astroland before, and it's managed to hang on. The scrappy Brooklyn, New York park certainly appeared to be orbit-bound a...
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Take the Poll: Best New Coaster for 2008
There were plenty of new thrill machines that debuted this past season. Which one do you think topped them all? Granted, it's unlikely that any About.com Theme Parks users sampled...
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Bob to Build a Coaster at Legoland
The hardhat-wearing star of the popular PBS kids show, "Bob the Builder," will bring his construction skills to Legoland parks next year with the debut of the new 4-D attraction,...
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Dial M for Mickey
The ubiquitous cell phone can be a great tool at a theme park. For example, groups that split up can reunite by calling one another. And phoning a friend can...
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CoCo Turns the Key in New Jersey
Another CoCo Key indoor water park resort, this one in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey, had its official grand opening. As with the other water park resorts in the fast-growing chain,...
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Cypress Gardens Nipped in the Bud
In a stunning development, the new owner of Cypress Gardens announced that it will be closing the park on November 17 and reopening it next March--without its coasters, other rides,...
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Blog Carnival: Fun Adventures for Families
Family vacations don't necessarily have to revolve around theme park or water park visits. I know that may sound like heresy coming from the Theme Parks Guide, but as...
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Take the Poll: How Will the Economy Affect Your Park Visits?
Walt Disney World recently reported that its attendance is off and its advanced bookings are down. The Florida resort is offering a doozy of a promotion to keep its reservations...
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The Mouse Gives Away the House
Amid the global financial meltdown, a general downturn in travel, and reports of sluggish bookings at its resorts, Walt Disney World is offering a doozy of a promotion. Guests who...
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