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Two years ago, Busch Gardens Africa introduced the world to a one-of-a-kind experience: 200 feet up, 90 degrees straight down. And that was just the beginning.

On June 16, the adventure park will reintroduce SheiKra to the world with a new twist: floorless cars that allow riders an unobstructed view of the 70 mph rush.

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Many of Williams Grove’s rides are up for on February 10. 

The new owners of the land where the park sits are planning a new farmers market and flea market on the site.  No comment has been made at this point whether any of the park’s rides will operate in the new venture.

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According to sources, Nickelodeon is in the final stages of negotiating an exclusive branding-rights deal with The Park at Mall of America, formerly known as Camp Snoopy.

The Star Tribune reports that Nickelodeon would design rides for the seven-acre park inspired by such shows as The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius, My Life as a Teenage Robot and Rugrats.  Costumed characters such as Spongebob and Dora the Explorer would roam the park as well.

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Carowinds, the park that straddles the North/South Carolina border is dropping ticket prices for the first time in its history.

A regular one-day ticket will cost $44.95, down $5 from last year. A junior/senior ticket — available to those older than 3 who are less than 4 feet tall, and to everyone 62 or older — drops $13, to $19.95. Advance adult tickets also will be less.

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Crews have begun deconstruction of the attractions at the historic Oklahoma amusement park.

On January 26, a local news agency paid a visit to the historic Oklahoma amusement park. After 56-years of operating, the park has begun disassembling its attractions.

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VIA Press Release: Pittsburgh, PA– Following two weeks of teasers on the Kennywood Web site, Kennywood today announced a new addition to its line-up of thrill rides: Cosmic Chaos! The official announcement was delivered at the annual American Coaster Enthusiast (ACE) convention, NoCoaster, in Chicago. (more…)

 VIA Press Release: Splashwater Kingdom at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom is now even bigger, better and wetter for the 2007 season. It features new excitement around every turn with a spectacular H2makeOver, including thrilling new major additions!

The 2007 season at Splashwater Kingdom debuts Crocodile Isle; a brand new splashy, interactive play area for young children. Crocodile Isle will be the ultimate place for little ones – they’ll experience a giant tipping coconut filled with water, an elephant and flamingo slide, croc, crab and shark squirts, plus palm trees that spray cool water on a hot summer day.

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ANAHEIM, Calif. – "The Year of a Million Dreams" is bringing an array of exciting new adventures and encounters to guests at Disneyland Resort. In addition to surprise “dream-come-true” experiences – more than 300,000 in California and Florida since “The Year of a Million Dreams” began on October 1 – guests at Disneyland Resort in Southern California will discover a new pirate hideaway, plus amazing new attractions starring Disney•Pixar characters from Finding Nemo and, in 2008, from Toy Story. There are also newly remixed rock n’ roll soundtracks added to the popular Space Mountain and California Screamin’ experiences.

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With Kings Island preparing to celebrate its 35th anniversary this year, the park will receive a "major new thrill ride". The park has confirmed that something big is coming and parent company Cedar Fair has set aside $10 million for the ride’s construction. (more…)