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    India is getting its first B&M coaster. The new market in amusement parks is emerging. Nitro, a B&M floorless that is a mirror clone of Batman:

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    Man dies after riding Expedition Everest 

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    Published on 12-19-2007 12:59 PM

    Walt Disney World reported a man died Tuesday after riding Expedition Everest at Animal Kingdom.

    Disney said Jeffery Reeb, 44, appeared to be unconscious and unresponsive when the train he was riding arrived back at the station.

    Park personnel immediately rendered CPR to Reeb, and contacted Reedy Creek Emergency Services and the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

    Reeb was transported by Reedy Creek Emergency Services to Celebration Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

    Investigators said Reeb appeared ...

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    Cedar Fair stock hits five-year low 

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    Published on 12-18-2007 03:22 PM

    Last week, Cedar Fair's stock hit a five-year low at $21.08. Despite hitting the low, the stock has increased in dividend pay over the last few years.


    Cedar Fair would not comment on the stock's slump, other than saying the price depends on investment philosophy. The news has been part of a wild ride for the stock ...

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    Congress rejects federal oversight of theme parks 

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    Published on 12-18-2007 03:04 PM

    Last week, the House Energy and Commerce Committee rejected a measure last week that would allow the government to monitor theme parks. However, they have promised to schedule a hearing on the subject matter.

    The panel rejected the bill by a measure of 25 to 10. Rep. Ed Markey ...

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    Busch to continue free military admission program 

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    Published on 12-18-2007 02:52 PM

    Busch Entertainment Corp., the operators of Busch Gardens and Sea World, will continue to give active military personnel free admission to their parks. To date, the program has given out nearly 4 million free admissions.

    The program, dubbed "Here's ...

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    Tony Hawk's Halfpipe headed for Six Flags America 

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    Published on 12-18-2007 02:31 PM


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    Six Flags America invites everyone to "skate the wake" this summer as it announces a truly rad and awesome water adventure at its Hurricane Harbor water park for ...
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    Italian Job and Tomb Raider change names at Kings Dominion 

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    Published on 12-18-2007 01:41 PM

    Kings Dominion has revealed name changes for some of their existing thrill rides via the Kings Dominion website.

    The Italian Job - Turbo Coaster, the Premier Rides-built coaster that opened in 2006 will now be known as ...

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    Hong Kong Disneyland misses attendance forecasts 

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    Published on 12-18-2007 12:09 PM

    Tuesday Hong Kong Disneyland revealed their latest attendance figures and the Walt Disney Co. does not seem pleased with the results.

    The theme park’s attendance for its second year of operation was 4-million-plus people, 23% less than last year and missing predictions for the park’s opening years.

    Before ...

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    Kennywood, Idlewild, Lake Compounce sold 

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    Published on 12-11-2007 08:04 PM

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    Kennywood Entertainment of Pittsburgh announced today that it has entered into an agreement to sell its amusement park holdings, including Kennywood in West Mifflin, PA, Idlewild & SoakZone ...

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    Voyage holds off El Toro to stay in top spot 

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    Published on 12-07-2007 08:56 PM

    Mitch Hawker has tallied the votes in his “Best Roller Coaster Poll” (the wooden coaster edition) and again Holiday World’s monstrous machine “The Voyage” has taken the top spot.

    The poll is considered by many to be the most fair way of calculating ...

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    Wild Adventures announces numerous improvements 

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    Published on 12-03-2007 03:22 PM

    Wild Adventures has announced numerous improvements for the 2008 season, it's first under Herschend Family Entertainment. Among the improvements are a new spinning thrill ride, new animal exhibits/shows, concerts and a Halloween event.

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    Valdosta, GA - Wild Adventures announced ...

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