There is no better way to learn than to apply educational concepts to real life. For almost 30 years, Six Flags Over Texas has provided a ride-related workbook for students to work through during their visit.

The workbook contains activities like data collection and analysis applicable to Math classes, as well as Physics concepts like Linear and
Rotational Kinematics.

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The new head of NBC, Jeff Zucker (41 years old), replaces the 63 year Bob Wright. Bob will stay on as GE Vice President until the end of the year, making the transition smooth.

Zucker, a Harvard graduate, has been anticipating this for over a year. He will be taking on the tasks to increase revenue through Universal film studios as well as the theme parks in Orlando, California and Japan.

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Six Flags Inc. has agreed to sell seven of its theme parks for $312 million to PARC 7F-Operations Corp. of Jacksonville.  Its chairman is Michael Jenkins, is a former vice president of Six Flags over Texas.

PARC will simultaneously sell the parks to CNL Income Properties Inc., a Florida-based real estate investment trust, and lease them from CNL. The sale is expected to be completed in March, Six Flags said. It includes $275 million in cash and a note receivable for $37 million.

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Today it was announced that Paramount’s Carowinds has hired Bob Hohenstein as their new vice president of marketing.

Hohenstein will oversee all marketing for the park located on the border of North and South Carolina.  All advertising, promotions, public relations,  corporate sponsorships and group sales will be fall under his leadership.

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Join In the Loop at the annual IAAPA event! IAAPA stands for International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions. The guys from In the Loop (Clint Novak and Will Holder with special guest Chris Jenkins) will be podcasting at IAAPA from Thursday November 16th-18th. (more…)

Via Press Release:

SANDUSKY, Ohio, 2006 – Cedar Point will take guests to a new frontier in 2007. The historic amusement park/resort has announced plans for a new roller coaster for next summer named Maverick. Located in Frontiertown, Maverick will treat riders to multiple terrain-hugging elements that have never been experienced on a Cedar Point roller coaster.

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After months of what were deemed "difficult" negotiations, S&S Power, Inc. has announced that Stan Checketts and Gene Mulvihill, an original founding partner of S&S, have formed a group that has purchased controlling interest of the company. (more…)

Via Press Release: Busch Gardens Europe Goes Over the Edge with “Griffon”

Park Debuts World’s Tallest, Only Floorless Dive Coaster

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (August 23, 2006) — Teased since early July with park billboards touting “Like Nothing Else in the World,” Busch Gardens Europe took the plunge and unveiled its latest steel marvel, Griffon, the world’s tallest and only floorless dive coaster. Currently under construction, this diving, driving force in roller coaster engineering will debut at Busch Gardens late spring 2007.

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August 14-16 — Calling all Ghouls and Goblins!! This is your chance to be part of the biggest Halloween Event in Dallas/Fort Worth! If you have a burning desire to scare as well as entertain, Six Flags Over Texas is the place to be. We are looking for all types of Entertainers…Singers, Dancers, Rockers, and even a Creature Crew! This crew will be put together with performers Including: Actors, Jugglers, Fire Eaters, Contortionists, Haunted House Characters and Stilt Walkers.

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After three years of fundraising and planning, the Hard Rock Park is ready to break ground July 13 at 10 a.m. at the 55 acre-site off US 501 in Fantasy Harbor. Construction will begin shortly after the ground breaking.

The $400 million park will be the largest tourism investment in South Carolina history and plans are to open in 2008. (more…)