PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. – Starting in May 2009, Dollywood guests will be able to fly like an eagle over the 150 acre theme park and experience the majesty of the Great Smoky Mountains with the opening of SkyZip. SkyZip is the first multiple station zip-line experience to open in a U.S. theme park.

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The latest sign of expansion and "re-Imagineering" in Disney’s California Adventure park is the new illuminated "Paradise Pier" sign on the "California Screamin’" roller coaster.

Installed overnight between Thursday and Friday, March 12 and 13, the sign reflects the "vintage Disney" themeing that is part of the Disney’s California Adventure expansion.

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Cedar Point will host its own version of science class when the Sandusky, Ohio, amusement park/resort will extend its popular Physics, Math & Science Day to a five-day event this May.

The new Math & Science Week will be held Monday through Friday, May 18-22 and will offer a variety of daily activities and programs for students and teachers.

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DOSWELL, VA. — Spring has sprung in Central Virginia and there is no better way to celebrate longer days and warmer weather than with the grand opening of Kings Dominion. Celebrating over 30 years of family fun and excitement, the Mid-Atlantic’s premier amusement park kicks-off its 2009 season on Saturday, April 4 with spring break week through Sunday, April 12. (more…)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Spring has sprung in the Carolinas and there is no better way to celebrate longer days and warmer weather than with the grand opening of Carowinds, the 112-acre combination amusement and water park located near Charlotte, NC. Celebrating 37 seasons of family fun and excitement, the Southeast’s favorite amusement park kicks off its 2009 season on Saturday, March 28.

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UNIVERSAL CITY, CA – Now is the time for families to plan the getaway they need – and Universal Studios Hollywood’s newest value-driven travel offer gives them the perfect opportunity.

Starting today, families booking a two-night package can get one additional night for free. Packages begin at $559 – or less than $50 per-person/per-night for a family of four – and include accommodations at a hotel near Universal, two days of theme park admission for the price of one, complimentary scheduled transportation between the hotel and Universal Studios Hollywood and one souvenir photograph. Guests have until Aug. 31, 2009 to book for travel that can begin immediately and run through Sept. 30, 2009.

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Geauga Lake Today is sponsoring a public rally to celebrate the Big Dipper coaster and to seek support to save the classic ride.

The rally is open to the public and will include presentations, guest speakers, park memorabilia, videos and photographs.  You will also be able to sign a petition to save the coaster, built in 1925.

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Goldman Sachs is looking for a more Universal appeal.

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Six Flags Over Texas announced it will keep The Texas Giant wooden coaster closed for the entire year of 2010, the year of its 20th anniversary, for a major renovation work to restore the ride back to its glory condition.  This year-long renovation will cost around $10 million and will reopen in 2011.  (more…)