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Program note: SeaWorld’s Manta on ‘Insane Coaster Wars’ Sunday
Theme Park Rangers - Orlando SentinelIt's time for a friendly reminder that Manta, the newest coaster at SeaWorld Orlando, will be featured in an episode of the new “Insane Coaster Wars” series on the Travel Channel this Sunday. The episode airs at 9:30 p.m. It's the second ... -
Harry Potter’s magic wins Universal awards
Tourism Central Florida - Orlando SentinelMore evidence of Harry Potter's magic for Universal Orlando: Islands of Adventure was voted best theme park and Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey was voted best new ride by riders of ThemeParkInsider.com. Islands bested Busch Gardens Williamsburg... -
Busch Gardens landscapers share talents with deserving yard
Busch Gardens Williamsburg landscapers have repeatedly won the annual "most beautiful park" award — 22 times to be exact — from the National Amusement Park Historical Association. This year, they decided to share some of that talent with a...
Tags: Amusement and Theme Parks, Salvia, Busch Gardens Orlando
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Busch Gardens parent: Rising sales in 1st earnings report
The Orlando Sentinel (MCT Regional News)Reporting financial results for the first time as a publicly traded company, SeaWorld Entertainment Inc. said Wednesday that its first-quarter sales jumped 12 percent, powered in large part by higher prices. SeaWorld is the parent company of Busch Gardens...Tags: Amusement and Theme Parks, Antarctica, Companies and Corporations, Prices, Jim Atchison
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Busch Gardens offers two-park pass at $20 discount
Daily PressBusch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA will offer a Two-Park Summer Fun Pass for $99, representatives announced Thursday. The pass allows unlimited admission through Sept. 2, much like the Busch Gardens Fun Pass or Water Country USA's...Tags: Amusement and Theme Parks, Busch Gardens Orlando
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Program note: SeaWorld's Manta on 'Insane Coaster Wars' Sunday
It's time for a friendly reminder that Manta, the newest coaster at SeaWorld Orlando, will be featured in an episode of the new "Insane Coaster Wars" series on the Travel Channel this Sunday. The episode airs at 9:30 p.m. It's the second "Insane Coaster...
Tags: Travel Channel (tv network), Busch Gardens Tampa, Six Flags Inc., Politics, SeaWorld
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The simple summer pleasures of amusement parks
With a handful of amusement parks within easy driving distance, Baltimoreans can spend their summer weekends sampling breath-taking roller coasters, cavorting with some of their kids' favorite animated characters or getting soaked even though they're...Tags: Inner Harbor, Society, Ceremonies, Hersheypark, Theme Park Vacations
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Busch Gardens shows its animal instincts
Of The Morning CallTeenagers are charging through the park, rushing from one high-speed thrill ride to the next. Suddenly one girl stops in her tracks. Several Asian elephants are grazing in front of her. "Those are real?" she asks. "It's fake," says her date. One of the...Tags: Science, Theme Park Vacations, Trips and Vacations, Tour Operations Industry, Zoology
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2 Ohio amusement parks among top 20
McClatchy-TribuneKings Island and Cedar Point are the most popular seasonal amusement parks in the U.S., according to a report issued by the Theme Entertainment Association. Both parks, owned by Cedar Fair Entertainment of Sandusky, Ohio, saw a slight rise in...Tags: Universal Studios Orlando, Disneyland Park, Hersheypark, Theme Park Vacations, Trips and Vacations
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Cedar Point, Kings Island are top seasonal amusement parks
Kings Island and Cedar Point are the most popular seasonal amusement parks in the United States, according to a new theme park attendance report issued by the Theme Entertainment Association.
Both parks saw a rise in attendance last year - Kings Island...Tags: Freedom of the Press, Hersheypark, Theme Park Vacations, Trips and Vacations, Six Flags Inc.
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Review: Manta joins new class of themed coasters at SeaWorld
The smooth, quick and quiet Manta family coaster that debuted over Memorial Day weekend at SeaWorld San Diego is just the type of thrilling ride the marine park sorely needs. PHOTOS: Manta roller coaster at SeaWorld San Diego The knock on the sea...
Tags: Amusement and Theme Parks, Environmental Issues, Memorial Day, Natural Resources, Wildlife
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Approaching Irene blows away area musical performances by Pat Benatar, Big Joe and the Dynaflows, others
Hurricane Irene hasn't reached Virginia's shores yet but she's already claimed a fair number of musical performances. Shows by Pat Benatar, Big Joe & the Dynaflows and Donavon Frankenreiter have been kicked to the curb.
Here's the list as of 5 p.m....Tags: Hurricane Irene (2011), Arts and Culture, Fine Arts, Arts, Theater
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