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New GateKeeper takes flight
The BladeWith the ground beneath and clear blue sky above, Cedar Point's newest roller coaster excels at giving riders the sense that they're flying. It also gives a very strong inclination to duck for cover. Called GateKeeper, the coaster is literally the new...Tags: Amusement and Theme Parks, Tourism and Leisure, Travel, Trips and Vacations, Gardens and Parks
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Cedar Fair reports loss of $109M in 1st quarter
The BladeCedar Fair LP reported a larger first-quarter loss than a year ago, but said Wednesday revenues were up and the company is anticipating another record year. The theme-park company that operates Cedar Point, Kings Island, and other amusement parks, water...Tags: Amusement and Theme Parks, Travel, Tourism and Leisure, Easter, Gardens and Parks
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"America's Got Talent" act to be featured at Dorney Park
TV WatchersA group that amazed judges with an extreme sports act of choreographed trick bikes and gymnastics on the NBC show "America's Got Talent" last year, will be the featured act this summer at Dorney Park's Good Time Theater. Beginning in...... -
SeaWorld shares close up 24 percent in market debut
Reuters(Reuters) - Shares of SeaWorld Entertainment Inc , backed by Blackstone Group LP , closed up 24 percent in their market debut, valuing the theme park operator at $3.11 billion. The SeaWorld IPO, which raised $702 million, is the latest in a slate of...Tags: Private Equity, Travel, Orlando, Financing and Stock Offerings, SeaWorld
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SeaWorld IPO raises $700 million
SeaWorld Entertainment Inc. raised $700 million in an initial public offering and then saw its shares surge even higher Friday, marking the start of a new era for the Orlando-based theme-park owner. "It's a great time for our company," SeaWorld...
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SeaWorld bringing Aquatica water park to San Diego
Los Angeles Times staff writerSeaWorld's Aquatica will introduce an innovative hybrid concept to San Diego on June 1 that combines a marine park with a water park, allowing visitors to interact with animals like dolphins, stingrays and flamingos as they zip down water slides. >...Tags: Wildlife, Tourism and Leisure, Travel, Gardens and Parks, Google Inc.
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Kids build a K'NEX coaster and win tickets to Dorney Park
Lehigh Valley ParentingDorney Park, the amusement park in South Whitehall Township is teaming up with Hatfield-based K'NEX for its Great Thrill Ride Build-Off. Students in grade 6 to 12 can enter to win by creating their own original roller coaster ride made from K'NEX parts.... -
Students can enter Dorney Park and K'NEX' Great Thrill Ride Build-Off
Lehigh Valley ParentingDorney Park is teaming up with Hatfield-based K'NEX for its Great Thrill Ride Build-Off. Students in grade 6 to 12 can enter to win by creating their own original roller coaster ride made from K'NEX parts. Dorney Park is one of three Cedar Fair parks... -
Court to decide if theme parks are liable for thrill ride injuries
L.A. NOWThe California Supreme Court is expected Monday to decide whether amusement parks can be held liable for injuries suffered on bumper cars and other thrill rides.... -
Nationwide ride closure after Knott's Berry Farm riders stranded
L.A. NOWThe parent company of Knott's Berry Farm has temporarily closed all the WindSeeker tower swings in the amusement park chain after the thrill rides stranded visitors hundreds of feet in the air for hours at a time this summer.... -
Top 13 Halloween mazes at theme parks around the world
Los Angeles Times staff writerAs we slip into October, I decided to assemble my first-ever Fantasy Halloween League of the Top 13 haunted mazes at theme parks around the world. Think of the Top 13 list as a nightmare fantastic park with the most demented, disturbing and disgusting...Tags: Restaurant and Catering Industry, Festive Events, Underworld (music group), Google Inc., Media Industry
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Will Disney use Apple's Passbook app for ticketing? A Lake Mary software company says it should
Orlando SentinelTechnology has changed much at Walt Disney World recently. Since just last year, guests have marveled at "The Magic, The Memories and You!" visual spectacle at Cinderella Castle, enjoyed the interactive fun of the "Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom" game,...Tags: Science and Technology, Computing and Information Technology Industry, Business Enterprises, Tourism and Leisure, Travel
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