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Finance: Investments down at parks this season

By BryanWood

May. 11th, 2004 -- Due to a decline in the amusement park industry over the past few years, capital expenditures are lower than normal. Only $500 million was spent on improvements across the country, compared to as much a $800 million in past years.

Instead of building innovative or major thrill rides, amusement parks are focused more on internal improvements like restaurants, restrooms, hotels and other amenities.

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