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A major storm could ruin the coast's tourism
The Brunswick News, Ga.When Scott McQuade thinks about the Jersey Shore these days, he envisions something he hopes he never sees here. To the director of the Golden Isles Convention and Visitors Bureau, the images are haunting -- oceanside attractions like roller coasters...Tags: Hurricanes, Emergency Incidents, Dwayne Johnson, Atlantic Ocean, Tropical Storms
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Disney marks golden age of topiaries
From the outside, Disney World's famed topiaries are elaborate greenery shaped into characters in playful poses to entertain theme-park guests. From the inside, they are engineering marvels, architectural challenges, math problems and horticultural...
Tags: Science and Technology, Amusement and Theme Parks, Disneyland Park, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Arts and Culture
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GHHS band playing in Disneyland
The Porterville Recorder, Calif.The Granite Hills High School Grizzly Band, under the direction of Kenny Ormonde, is doing something today previous GHHS band members have not done -- performing in the "Happiest Place on Earth." For the first time in the school's history, the band will...Tags: Travel, Students, Amusement and Theme Parks, Trips and Vacations, Festive Events
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Disney parks' profit soars 73% in latest quarter
Profits soared across the Walt Disney Co.'s vacation empire during the first three months the year, surging 73 percent on the strength of new cruise ships and theme-park attractions worldwide. The booming parks business helped lift Disney to 32...
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Treat tourists like gold, says Turks and Caicos opposition leader
Caribbean News Now, Grand Cayman, Cayman IslandsPROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands -- "We need to realize what we are doing and look at our visitors as very important, they need to be welcomed and when they encounter a problem we need to treat them like gold," said Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI)...Tags: Government, Judges, Crime, Law and Justice, Travel Alerts, Prisons
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State reduces fines and citations against Disneyland
This post has been updated. See below for details.State regulators have reduced the fines and the number of citations against Disneyland over safety requirements for maintenance crews working on Space Mountain. The state Division of Occupational Safety and Health last month issued fines of $234,850...Tags: Fines, Punishment, Amusement and Theme Parks, Disneyland Park, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry
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The Big Uneasy
The lavish Carnival banquets already are under way at Antoine's Restaurant, the parading clubs are finalizing their ornate processions and the reviewing stands are in place along St. Charles Avenue. Everything, in other words, looks to be ready for the...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Mardi Gras, Corporate Officers, Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Restaurant and Catering Industry
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What the future may hold for Tomorrowland at Disneyland
The eternal problem with Tomorrowland is that the commonplace reality of today inevitably catches up to and ultimately surpasses the ultramodern imagined future of yesterday. Disneyland's forward-looking land of tomorrow has seen many evolutions since...
Tags: Star Wars (movie), Tron Legacy (movie) , Theme Park Vacations, Social Media, Disneyland Park
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Tourism industry brings a lot to SD
American News, Aberdeen, S.D.With the travel season ready to ramp up, the South Dakota Department of Tourism is teaming up with local agencies and business partners to talk about the importance of the industry to the state. Wanda Goodman, deputy secretary of tourism for the state,...Tags: Travel, South Dakota State University, Trips and Vacations, Gardens and Parks, State Parks
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Cuccinelli discloses more gifts from Star Scientific CEO
Richmond Times-DispatchAttorney General Ken Cuccinelli received thousands of dollars more in gifts from Star Scientific CEO Jonnie Williams over the past four years than he originally disclosed, according to amended statements of economic interests the gubernatorial candidate...Tags: Mecklenburg County (Virginia), Crime, Law and Justice, Energy Resources, Henrico County, Culture
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Kimberly McBroom's Blog
Tuesday, May 7 I truly hope you were able to catch "Susan's Story," either last night at 6 or today on WDBJ 7 Mornin'. Susan Bahorich bravely shared her personal struggle with ovarian cancer. I am so proud of her for being open and honest with what she is...Tags: Joe Paterno, Sumo Wrestling, Prednisone (drug), Crime, Law and Justice, Preventative Medicine
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Fantasy of Flight Cutting Operating Schedule to 4 Days a Week
The Ledger, Lakeland, Fla.Fantasy of Flight is reducing its operating schedule from seven days a week to four. The aviation-themed attraction prominently located along Interstate 4 will be open only Thursday through Sunday beginning May 6, the park announced Thursday. The park...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Auburndale, Hobbies, Arts and Culture, Interstate 4
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