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Posted at 2:09 PM EDT (1809 GMT)
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. For more information: Ocala Star-Banner
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coasterphil
Joined: Jun 2002
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Thats a good thing. More parks are focusing on keeping their guests happier, instead of just putting up a new ride.
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| 5/11/2004 6:04 PM |
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bgwfreak
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I don't think this is a bad thing either. I think 2005 will be a big coaster year, because the economy will have had time to pick up even more by then.
I think 2004 will be a good year for the industry, and will trigger more coasters/rides being built.
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| 5/12/2004 3:39 PM |
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Magnum Robert
Joined: Sep 2003
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Good. There's more to an amusement park than just coasters/rides.
Image is everything---and fixing up restrooms, hotels, etc...is very important.
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| 5/13/2004 1:09 PM |
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iluvcoasters
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I am glad about, this, although I would like this to be a great season for amusement parks so next year we can get some great coasters.
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| 5/13/2004 6:13 PM |
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