Despite the industry only being 20 years old, China has seen a boom in their theme park industry. Experts say that the next five years may be the biggest yet for the country.

Most of the theme parks have been joint ventures between private investment groups and the government. They have been developed in areas with well-rounded economies.

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August 12 & 13
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Paramount’s Carowinds is holding auditions to fill positions for seven “sin-sational” attractions at the Carolinas’ biggest and best haunted event, SCAROWINDS.  

Character actors, stilt walkers, fire eaters, magicians, contortionists, variety acts and side-show freaks are needed for several new freak show experiences. Those with unusual and creepy skills are strongly encouraged to apply!  

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Hong Kong Disneyland is expected to fall short of its goal of 5.6 million guests before the theme park’s one year anniversary in September.

Company insiders say the park has just pulled in over 5 million guests and an avergae of 18,000 per day, just about half of the park’s capacity. Hong Kong Disneyland has been criticized for being expensive while not having very many attractions.

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A Michigan newspaper has uncovered submitted documents to the government of a proposed theme park in Grayling, Michigan. The park would entail 1,800 acres of land and cost $160 million.

Both the government and company, Axiom Entertainment, declined to comment on any negotiations. The park would employ 2,000 seasonal workers and 700 year-round workers.

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A 45-year-old woman was injured Saturday after riding the Twist and Shout roller coaster at the Magic Springs amusement park in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Police say that Felicia Robinson of Memphis, Tennessee was riding the small roller coaster when the centrifugal force of the ride pushed her out of the car and caused her to land 15 feet from the ride. Robinson was taken to the local hospital where she is currently listed in stable condition.

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A man died after riding Goliath at Six Flags over Georgia on Thursday. He came back into the station unconscious and was later declared dead at the hospital.

The incident occured around noon on Thursday. Park medical employees were treating the 45-year old man for cardiac arrest when paramedics and firefighters took over and drove the man to the hospital.

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Funtown/Splashtown USA is planning it’s largest expansion in park history for the 2007 season. The park will add two waterslides, a ProSlide Tornado and a new mat waterslide.

The waterpark expansion is a multi-million dollar investment, according to the park. They won’t say the exact price of the investment. Funtown/Splashtown USA is the latest park to follow the growing trend of waterpark expansion in order to attract more guests. A few major slides cost less than building a medium-sized roller coaster, making waterpark investments an easy choice for parks.

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When it comes to the subject of amusement parks, food usually comes up and one of the fastest growing snacks of the past decade has been Dippin’ Dots.

What many people don’t know is the story behind the creator of this amusement park delicacy enjoyed by millions each year.

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