theme park vacations

Mr. McCall and supporters of his proposed Inner Arbor Plan for Symphony Woods have made much of his affiliation with the Disney Corp. Who can refute the genius of the Disney entertainment empire with its theme parks all over the globe?

George Lazenby, Lana Wood of 'James Bond' fame to appear

Go to the rear of Mary Martin's shop in Havre de Grace, and you'll discover a vast history of the world — of nearby small towns but also farflung foreign cities — being collated in an assortment of 3x5 postcards.

Ragin' Cajun is part of Maryland theme park's new Mardi Gras section.

Jolly Roger Parks is celebrating 50 years in Ocean City on Tuesday with a ceremony at its flagship amusement park on Coastal Highway.

Maryland theme part launches season and new Mardi Gras section

Maryland City Elementary School plans a Multi-Cultural Night March 27 to celebrate its diversity. Brock Bridge Elementary PTA hopes all students "get moving" and enjoy an evening at the Laurel Skating Rink March 31. Brock Bridge Elementary School invites the community to enjoy its Spring Book Fair, April 4 through 11. The book fair will be open during regular school hours and during the school's Spaghetti Dinner April 9. MESA (Math, Engineering and Science Achievement) students from Brock

For Rick Farrell, the snow and ice that have buried Baltimore this winter have meant about $1 million in contract work with the city of Baltimore — the welcome return on an investment inspired by 2010's "Snowmaggedon."

Maryland government officials should try to get more economic ripples from the Wallops Flight Facility — just over the line in Virginia — by capitalizing on space tourism and the potential from unmanned aircraft, according to a new study.

Join us at 10 am on Sunday, Dec. 8 at Temple Adas Shalom for an exclusive showing of All the King's Horses: The Story of Gwynn Oak Amusement Park.

Roller coaster exec shares his favorite possessions

It was a fantasy land created to celebrate innocent storybook tales, yet integrated nearly a decade before civil rights laws demanded it. That was the unusual mix of sweetness and humanity that could be found for decades at the Enchanted Forest in Ellicott City.

The arrival of this year's Harford County Farm Fair got me to thinking about the event and its future and my own view of fairs and carnivals and the like.

The sixth annual

Throughout its history, Laurel's location between two major metropolitan cities has made the town a target for eager developers. Two super-sized projects were proposed, one in the 1970s and one in the 1990s, and both were ultimately defeated after resounding public opposition. Either of these projects would have had a major impact on Laurel's economy and community, had the projects come to fruition.

Jewish deli, Baltimore burgers and a circus come to Ocean City, Md.

Sailing World's 2013 Boat of the Year 'would be as thrilling as an amusement park ride' on a windy day

For the past 30 years, there have been those who discover the garden's magic for the first time and make the trek to the Pleasant Valley Community Fire Company station in pastoral hamlet of Pleasant Valley for a visit.

Here's something that will perk you up this week: Spain! Barcelona! Beaches! It's a magical place where even the demons and devils are happy.

For some reason, a group of grown women seemed determined to hash out all of their petty drama at a child's birthday party.

Built in 1964, this frightful house is an important part of the legacy of Bill Tracy, master of amusement park horror.

Six Flags America, a theme park in Upper Marlboro, said Thursday it would introduce its 14th major attraction in its water park — a set of six tubes over six stories tall that can accommodate six riders simultaneously, the company said.

'Jurassic Park Builder' excels because of its authenticity and reverence for the original 'Jurassic Park' film.

They're in video games, TV shows, fun runs, amusement parks — we can't seem to outrun our love for zombies

Jamal Lewis filed for bankruptcy in Georgia in April, claiming $14.5 million in assets and $10.6 million in debts — among them, a more than $350,000 judgment on a defaulted loan from the bank whose name hangs over Ravens stadium.

Ocean City tourism leaders and businesses are optimistic tourists will come in greater numbers and with more to spend in summer 2012.

Jersey Cape beach resorts offer new and tried and true for summer.

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Theme parks: Gearing up for spring break

When it opens next year, The Great Mall of China near Beijing will be the biggest retail and entertainment center in the world — with the world's tallest indoor roller coaster, imported from Baltimore.

Mabel Hilda Young, a retired Baltimore City public schools administrator who was present at the desegregation of Gwynn Oak Amusement Park, died of surgical complications Nov. 19 at Sinai Hospital. The Northwest Baltimore resident was 84.

Mabel Hilda Young, a retired Baltimore City public schools administrator who was present at the desegregation of Gwynn Oak Amusement Park, died of surgical complications Nov. 19 at Sinai Hospital. The Northwest Baltimore resident was 84.

Take a trip to craft beer tastings or a haunted amusement park

History Matters: Laurel travelers were out and about 100 years ago

Plenty of events are happening in the region this weekend

State officials agreed Wednesday to extend the bidding deadline for the Baltimore slots license by nearly two months, a move that delays the selection process until after the city's contested mayoral primary in September.

Instead of continually inventing Baltimore's Inner Harbor, why not stick to the theme of its own authentic maritime history?

More than a race, this weekend's event has fireworks, a parade and, of course, the satisfaction of saluting a good cause.

Music lovers and thrill seekers will feel right at home in The Wildwoods of New Jersey