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New summer attractions at Florida theme parks
South Florida ParentingWalt Disney World Resort Those visiting Walt Disney World in Orlando this summer will be among the first to see a few new attractions opening at Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom. Among them are the second Dumbo the Flying Elephant ride and an indoor...Tags: Busch Gardens Tampa, Blue Man Group, Universal CityWalk, Spider-Man (fictional character), Festive Events
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Theme parks offer big draw, big prices
Reuters(Reuters) - With summer fast approaching, the nation's theme and amusement parks are gearing up for the seasonal explosion of visitors. If you're going to be among the millions packing these parks, it's time to develop your strategy for maximizing the fun...Tags: Trips and Vacations, Islands of Adventure, Six Flags Inc., Passenger Cars, Cedar Fair LP
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YOUR MONEY-Theme parks offer big draw, big prices
ReutersBy Mitch Lipka May 25 (Reuters) - With summer fast approaching, the nation's theme and amusement parks are gearing up for the seasonal explosion of visitors. If you're going to be among the millions packing these parks, it's time to develop your strategy...Tags: Trips and Vacations, Islands of Adventure, Six Flags Inc., Passenger Cars, Cedar Fair LP
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Universal seeks more than 1,000 workers
Universal Orlando says it plans to hire more than 1,000 seasonal workers to help it handle the always-heavy summer crowds. The two-park resort, which has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity since opening the Wizarding World of Harry Potter two years ago,...
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Islands of Adventure: Spider-Man ride to reopen March 8
Theme Park Rangers - Orlando SentinelUniversal's Islands of Adventure will reopen its retooled Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man ride on March 8, Universal Orlando announced Thursday. The attraction has been closed since Feb. 8 to install new touches, primarily an updated, high-definition... -
SeaWorld bounces back in big way; record year at local park
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, the Orlando-based owner of 10 theme parks across the country, appears to have rebounded from a two-year slump.
The company's top executive told the Orlando Sentinel on Tuesday that attendance across the chain climbed 5.3...Tags: Finance, Blackstone Group, L.P., Jim Atchison, Universal Studios Orlando, Aquatica
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Disney World opens first phase of Fantasyland expansion
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterThe first phase of the multi-stage unveiling of the Fantasyland makeover has moved into "soft opening" mode in advance of an official unveiling later this month at the Magic Kingdom in Florida. Photos: Fantasyland expansion at the Magic Kingdom Three...Tags: Snow White (fictional character), Walt Disney World Resort, Cinderella (fictional character), Walt Disney, Amusement and Theme Parks
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Star sighting: Richard Gere, Carey Lowell at Universal
Theme Park Rangers - Orlando SentinelMarried couple and actors Richard Gere and Carey Lowell stand near the Incredilbe Hulk Coaster at Universal's Islands of Adventure theme park on Thursday. The duo visited both IOA and Universal Studios park and experienced attractions including the... -
Universal Studios: Pictures of construction, deconstruction
Theme Park Rangers - Orlando SentinelThis weekend's walking tour of Universal Studios made for photo opportunities of attractions past and future. At first, I thought we were only going to get construction walls, but then it got a little more interesting. The “entrance” to the... -
Star sightings: ‘Desperate Housewives’ duo Felicity Huffman, James Denton at Universal Orlando
Theme Park Rangers - Orlando SentinelTwo actors from the ABC television series “Desperate Housewives” visited Universal Orlando have been visiting Universal Orlando with their families. Huffman interacted with fellow TV housewife Marge Simpson before boarding the Simpsons Ride at... -
Universal Studios: Post-Jaws photo tour
Theme Park Rangers - Orlando SentinelThe Jaws ride at Universal Studios ceased operation on Monday, and the theme park was quick to put up construction walls for the as-yet-unannounced attraction that will fill that spot as well as the surrounding “Amity” attractions. If you were... -
New year brings new theme park options
Big deals are coming to Central Florida's theme parks and attractions. In the coming years, we'll be able to visit an "Avatar"-based land within Disney's Animal Kingdom, see even more of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter somewhere at Universal Orlando...Tags: Tampa, Trips and Vacations, Pittsburgh Pirates, Tony Orlando, Forestry and Timber
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