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		<title>Beech Bend announces, breaks ground on historic park expansion</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:32:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ThrillNetwork</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Beech Bend Park in Bowling Green, Ky. announced its historic 2010 plans and held a ground breaking ceremony on Friday.
The plans, which include adding two amusement rides, three water park attractions, and an entertainment venue, were highlighted at Friday&#8217;s ceremony, and is expected to have an immediate impact to the Bowling Green area with he [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Former Six Flags execs buy Nashville Shores</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:28:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ThrillNetwork</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[An investor group led by former Six Flags chairman/CEO Kieran Burke and former president/COO Gary Story have announced the purchase of Nashville Shores water park and marina and announced intentions to add major attractions for the 2010 season.

Burke and Story have announced the formation of Nashville Shores Holdings, LLC and acquired the property from Lake [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Updated: Carowinds opening Intimidator in 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:27:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ThrillNetwork</dc:creator>
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Today was the big day that Carowinds fans had waited for, and in my opinion the park did not disappoint.

Next year the park will debut the $23 Million monster of a B&#38;M hyper coaster, called Intimidator.
The coaster will be the tallest, fastest and longest coaster in the Southeast.
Like Intimidator 305 at Kings Dominion, Intimidator will [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Update: Kings Dominion announces Intimidator 305</title>
		<link>http://www.thrillnetwork.com/industry-announcements/3093/kings-dominion-sets-announcement-for-largest-investment.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:47:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ThrillNetwork</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Cedar Fair]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[DOSWELL, VA &#8211; On August 20, 2009, Kings Dominion will hold a press conference to announce the largest capital investment in the park&#8217;s 35-year history.  The event will take place at the Grand Bandstand on International Street at 11:00am.

Guests on hand for the announcement include Virginia Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling, Regional Vice President of Cedar [...]]]></description>
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		<title>SAW bleeds off the screen into &#8216;Live&#8217; experience at Universal Studios Hollywood&#8217;s Halloween Horror Nights</title>
		<link>http://www.thrillnetwork.com/news/2886/saw-bleeds-off-the-screen-into-live-experience-at-universal-studios-hollywoods-halloween-horror-nights.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:48:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ThrillNetwork</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[(Press Release) Building on a tradition of bringing the horror genre&#8217;s most compelling stories and characters to life in blood-curdling, living nightmare encounters, Universal Studios Hollywood&#8217;s Halloween Horror Nights will present an all-new &#8220;live&#8221; attraction based on the most profitable horror franchise to date, SAW, per an agreement among Universal Studios Theme Parks, Lionsgate and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dollywood premieres Sha-Kon-O-Hey</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 18:33:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ThrillNetwork</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[PIGEON FORGE, Tenn.—Dolly Parton showcased her songwriting in her second musical production in as many weeks at the Dollywood premiere of Sha-Kon-O-Hey!—Land of Blue Smoke on Saturday, May 9.
Billed as “a show as big as the Great Smoky Mountains,” the $1 million production is the largest and most elaborate in the theme park’s 24-year history.

“Having [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Six Flags sets expansion plan for &#8216;08 Season</title>
		<link>http://www.thrillnetwork.com/industry-announcements/2064/six_flags_sets_expansion_plan_08_season.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2007 21:43:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>James R</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Six Flags announces plans for an expanded 2008 season with the installation of new rides and new entertainment options for many of the chain's parks.]]></description>
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		<title>Hersheypark hosts Sixth Annual Junior/Senior All Nighter</title>
		<link>http://www.thrillnetwork.com/industry-announcements/1985/hersheypark_hosts_sixth_annual_juniorsenior_nighter.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2007 12:42:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex Westerman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[(HERSHEY, PA)-- On Friday, May 18 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., Hersheypark will be open overnight for the Sixth Annual Junior/Senior All Nighter. This drug-and- alcohol free event takes place rain or shine; school rules apply.  It is a school-sponsored activity with the schools providing adult supervision throughout the night.]]></description>
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		<title>Hersheypark Is Turning 100.  Let the Celebration Begin!</title>
		<link>http://www.thrillnetwork.com/industry-announcements/1973/hersheypark_turning_100__celebration_begin.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2007 12:20:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex Westerman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[HERSHEY, PA — Milton S. Hershey founded Hershey Park* in 1907 as a picnic and pleasure grounds. From these humble beginnings, Hersheypark has grown into a world-class theme park that features more than 60 rides and attractions. And all the while, it has continued to embrace its founder’s philosophy that “one is only happy in proportion as he makes others feel happy.”]]></description>
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		<title>The Simpsons come to Universal Theme Parks</title>
		<link>http://www.thrillnetwork.com/industry-announcements/1972/simpsons_universal_theme_parks.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.thrillnetwork.com/industry-announcements/1972/simpsons_universal_theme_parks.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2007 12:07:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex Westerman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Universal Orlando and Hollywood are going BIG in 2008.  Both parks will build a ride simulator to replace Back to the Future The Ride with the Simpsons characters from their TV show.]]></description>
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		<title>K&#8217;NEX Presents Physics Day at Six Flags Over Texas!</title>
		<link>http://www.thrillnetwork.com/industry-announcements/1971/knex_presents_physics_day_six_flags_texas.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2007 12:04:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex Westerman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[(Arlington, TX)-   On April 27th, Six Flags Over Texas incorporates the
thrills and fun of a theme park with learning to create the ultimate
classroom experience! Students from all over the North Texas area will
get the chance to experience the laws of Physics first hand as they
participate in Six Flags Over Texas’ Annual Physics Day!]]></description>
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		<title>Zucker to run NBC Universal Inc</title>
		<link>http://www.thrillnetwork.com/industry-announcements/1896/zucker_run_nbc_universal.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.thrillnetwork.com/industry-announcements/1896/zucker_run_nbc_universal.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2007 14:35:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Katie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Jeff Zucker replaces Bob Wright to run NBC-Universal comapnies effective immediately.]]></description>
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		<title>Six Flags sells 7 water &amp; theme parks</title>
		<link>http://www.thrillnetwork.com/industry-announcements/1858/six_flags_sells_7_water__theme_parks.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.thrillnetwork.com/industry-announcements/1858/six_flags_sells_7_water__theme_parks.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2007 16:45:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wes</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Six Flags Inc. has reached an agreement to sell seven of its theme and water parks to PARC 7F-Operations Corp.]]></description>
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		<title>Carowinds names new VP of marketing</title>
		<link>http://www.thrillnetwork.com/industry-announcements/1808/carowinds_names_vp_marketing.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.thrillnetwork.com/industry-announcements/1808/carowinds_names_vp_marketing.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Nov 2006 21:31:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wes</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bob Hohenstein has been named the new vice president of marketing for Paramount's Carowinds.]]></description>
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		<title>In the Loop to broadcast at IAAPA</title>
		<link>http://www.thrillnetwork.com/industry-announcements/1805/loop_broadcast_iaapa.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.thrillnetwork.com/industry-announcements/1805/loop_broadcast_iaapa.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Nov 2006 21:21:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Katie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join In the Loop at the IAAPA expo in Atlanta, GA next week.]]></description>
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		<title>Cedar Point announces Maverick, its 17th roller coaster</title>
		<link>http://www.thrillnetwork.com/industry-announcements/1724/cedar_point_announces_maverick_17th_roller_coaster.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.thrillnetwork.com/industry-announcements/1724/cedar_point_announces_maverick_17th_roller_coaster.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Sep 2006 12:58:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Katie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cedar Point's newest roller coaster will boast a 95-degree first drop, three inversions and two Linear Synchronous Motor catapults.]]></description>
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		<title>S&amp;S Power changes ownership</title>
		<link>http://www.thrillnetwork.com/industry-announcements/1707/ss_power_ownership.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.thrillnetwork.com/industry-announcements/1707/ss_power_ownership.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2006 11:22:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steven</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[After months of negotiations, S&#38;S Power will have a change in ownership, but maintain current leadership.]]></description>
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		<title>Busch Gardens Europe unveils Griffon</title>
		<link>http://www.thrillnetwork.com/industry-announcements/1702/busch_gardens_europe_unveils_griffon.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.thrillnetwork.com/industry-announcements/1702/busch_gardens_europe_unveils_griffon.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2006 16:14:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Katie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Busch Gardens Europe announces the tallest, fastest and only floorless Diving Machine for late Spring of 2007.]]></description>
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		<title>FrightFest Entertainers Wanted!</title>
		<link>http://www.thrillnetwork.com/industry-announcements/1687/frightfest_entertainers_wanted.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.thrillnetwork.com/industry-announcements/1687/frightfest_entertainers_wanted.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2006 08:16:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>James R</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Six Flags Over Texas is holding auditons for dancers, singers and monsters their 2006 FrightFest event.]]></description>
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		<title>Hard Rock Park breaks ground July 13</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2006 10:59:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wes</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[After several years of speculation the Hard Rock Park will break ground on their $400 million park on July 13 at 10 a.m. in Myrtle Beach, SC.]]></description>
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		<title>Six Flags continues to aim towards families and reducing debt</title>
		<link>http://www.thrillnetwork.com/industry-announcements/1596/six_flags_continues_aim_families_reducing_debt.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2006 00:58:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian P</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Six Flags CEO Mark Shapiro continues his focus on creating family oriented parks, while reducing debt load at the same time.  ]]></description>
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		<title>Six Flags Sets Date for Analyst Call</title>
		<link>http://www.thrillnetwork.com/industry-announcements/1590/six_flags_sets_date_analyst_call.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2006 00:26:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>James R</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Six Flags, Inc. announced it will hold a Web cast teleconference for analysts and investors on June 22, 2006.]]></description>
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		<title>Disney parks to launch dream contest in October</title>
		<link>http://www.thrillnetwork.com/industry-announcements/1587/disney_parks_launch_dream_contest_october.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2006 22:03:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aaron</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[America's Disney parks will begin the "Year of a Million Dreams" contest in October, offering random guests an assortment of unique prizes.]]></description>
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		<title>Kidz Bop concert coming to Six Flags this summer</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jun 2006 18:14:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aaron</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Club Kidz Bop, an interactive concert for children based on the popular Kidz Bop albums, will play three times a day at various Six Flags parks throughout the summer. ]]></description>
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		<title>Cedar Fair purchases Paramount Parks for $1.24B</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2006 14:41:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steven</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cedar Fair announced today that it will purchase Paramount Parks from CBS Corp. for $1.24 billion.  ]]></description>
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		<title>LucasArts to debut new amusement park game</title>
		<link>http://www.thrillnetwork.com/industry-announcements/1541/lucasarts_debut_amusement_park_game.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2006 18:30:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aaron</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Video game company LucasArts announced that a new amusement park game, dubbed Thrillville, will be shown at the upcoming E3 game conference and is scheduled for release later this year.]]></description>
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		<title>Six Flags announces deal with Tony Hawk</title>
		<link>http://www.thrillnetwork.com/industry-announcements/1496/six_flags_announces_deal_tony_hawk.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2006 18:29:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aaron</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Six Flags and professional skateboarder Tony Hawk have signed a deal to bring Hawk's action sports show to Six Flags parks this summer. ]]></description>
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		<title>Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark Opens</title>
		<link>http://www.thrillnetwork.com/industry-announcements/1449/schlitterbahn_galveston_island_waterpark_opens.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2006 23:42:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>James R</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark officially opened its first section, Wasserfest, over the weekend.]]></description>
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		<title>Galveston Island Waterpark chooses management team</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Mar 2006 22:55:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>James R</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Texas' Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark has announced their key management team.]]></description>
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		<title>Disney announces millionth player of Virtual Magic Kingdom</title>
		<link>http://www.thrillnetwork.com/industry-announcements/1420/disney_announces_millionth_player_virtual_magic_kingdom.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2006 19:49:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aaron</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Disney's free Virtual Magic Kingdom online game has hit its 1 millionth visitor as the company prepares new expansions for the virtual theme park.]]></description>
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