Theme Park News
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There were many ways the companies tried to attract attention at CES. However, the crowning glory was a specially constructed theme park ride from Google.
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Farmingdale -
On August 9, up-and-coming Long Island pop songstress Sammi Rae Murciano performed at Adventureland theme park in Farmingdale, New York.
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Exeter -
One part of the thrill experience is screaming on a rollercoaster, especially when it makes rapid descent. Except not, it seems, at the Big Sheep theme Park in north Devon.
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Oakland -
Dozens of Californians who visited Disneyland and an adjacent theme park over the past two months have contracted measles in the largest outbreak of the highly contagious virus in years.
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Six Flags Great Adventure & Safari in Jackson, New Jersey isn’t the biggest amusement park, but what it lacks in layout it makes up for in individuality.
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Kansas City -
The Verrückt in Kansas City is the world's largest water slide. Now it has finally been finished and you can get some idea of how thrilling it could be by watching the attached video.
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Seoul -
A massive world robot theme park project is underway in South Korea, a family friendly amusement park that will also double as a robotics grad school.
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It seems as if fans of "The Hunger Games" might get to experience Katniss' world first hand. The beloved movie franchise might be getting its own theme park.
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Montello -
Bruno has spent more than 40 years building up his unique restaurant business. In June 1969 he took two jugs of wine, some salami and several kilos of sausages to the forest. He hung the food in a tree and set up a grill beneath, waiting for customers.
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Pachuca -
In an attempt to discourage illegal immigration from Mexico into the United States, a theme park has created a simulated illegal border crossing complete with a fake smuggler.
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North Korea is planning on having a replica of the Eiffel Tower, as well as Big Ben in a theme park that is set to opened up later this year.
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Changzhou -
The city of Changzhou in China has a World of Warcraft-style theme park called "World Joyland." The park, unlicensed by Blizzard, maker of the Warcraft series, also has a section inspired by Blizzard's Starcraft.
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Swanscombe -
A consortium of British developers has signed a licensing deal with Paramount Licensing, the licensing division of Hollywood based Paramount Pictures, for a new £2 billion pound theme park on the banks of the river Thames a few miles east of London.
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If you think your Wi-Fi router is powered by hamsters, an Israeli theme park has taken it one step further by turning their donkeys into Internet hot spots.
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Buffalo -
Darien Lake, near Buffalo, NY, is a great destination for a day (or three) away from the everyday where you can indulge your adventurous side and take pleasure in the many amusements.
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Le Puy du Fou historical theme park in Western France is celebrating 35 years of massive historical re-enactments. It is the first French theme park to win the Thea international award.
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Los Angeles -
Possible plans have been announced to build a new Harry Potter theme park. Universal Studios Hollywood would be hosting the attraction
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Orlando -
SeaWorld officials say they are preparing trainers to re-enter the tanks with the park's killer whales for the first time in a year following the death of veteran trainer Dawn Brancheau, who was killed by the orca Tilikum in full view of an audience.
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The management of Disneyland has stopped selling tickets to the public and shut the gates Tuesday due to overcrowding as visitors clamour to California's popular holiday destination.
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Anaheim -
A 20-year-old man waiting in line for the The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror ride at Disney's California Adventure Park fell almost thirty feet Wednesday night. The man fell after leaning over a railing as he waited in line for the ride.
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West Mifflin -
A 78-year-old man rode a Pittsburgh-area roller coaster 90 times in one day - bringing his lifetime total to 4,000 rides. Vic Kleman spent about five hours on the Jack Rabbit roller coaster at Kennywood Park in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania.
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Ten people at a theme park ride in St. Petersburg, Russia, were left hanging in mid-air after one of the cables snapped. It took rescue crews more than an hour to save the riders from the Space Rocket.
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Branson, MO - The 50th anniversary celebration at Silver Dollar City, which began in April and continues through December, features new rides, shows, and events while staying true to decades of tradition.
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Orlando -
Reuters reports that a Harry Potter theme park will open in Orlando, Florida on June 18. Promoters have released new details of the experience that awaits visitors. The addition cost US $200 million.
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China's "Little People's Kingdom", employs 108 dwarfs from around the country who dance and sing in fairytale costumes, drawing curious crowds and plenty of criticism.
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Orlando -
In the Spring of 2010, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort will open. The theme park promises to give guests "the adventure of their lives."
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Alton Towers Resort in the UK has a new feature, they will record your movements for the day and sell you a tape of that surveillance. The new feature may just be the souvenir you are looking for.
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US entertainment giant Walt Disney still hopes to open a theme park in mainland China, but it will not necessarily be in the booming economic capital of Shanghai, state press said Monday.
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The scene of one of the most famous mysteries in Ufology may now have it's own amusement park based on the famous 1947 crash.
The city of Roswell New Mexico is well known as the site of the most documented UFO crash in American history. It's long be...
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Satellite image of Swanscombe peninsula, river Thames west of London, United Kingdom, proposed site for new Paramount theme park Google Maps satellite image
It all starts here at Six Flags Great Adventure & Safari
Le Puy du Fou, Sign of the Triumph Roman re-enactment © Le Puy du Fou (permission of Press Office)
The Russian rocket spaceship is shown here the day before the accidently operating properly. Rocket Spaceship video screen shot
A curious anteater at Safari Off Road Adventure's Camp Aventura.
Viking re-enactment at Le Puy du Fou theme park in France © Le Puy du Fou (permission of Press Office)
Six Flags Great Adventure & Safari
You can get a taste of the tallest water slide in the world by watching someone else experience the fall. YouTube, Schlitterbahn group
A riders view from 70 meters above ground hanging by a few threads. Screen shot youtube
Nitro climbs 233 feet before reaching speeds of 80 mph.
Louise Mandrell and The Lennon Sisters joined the party as the 1880s theme park Silver Dollar City, in Branson, Missouri, celebrated 50 years with celebrities, performers, proclamations and near record crowds of 40,000 people visiting during the 3-day extravaganza. Courtesy of Silver Dollar City Attractions
Picture of RobotLand Engadget
Rhinos cool off at Safari Off Road Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey
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