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Six Flags Great America to add Riptide Bay expansion to Hurricane Harbor in 2011

Six Flags Great America has confirmed plans to extend its Hurricane Harbor water park in 2011, adding a new area known as Riptide Bay.

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Six Flags New England to add Wild Mouse rollercoaster for 2011

Six Flags New England has confirmed plans to add a new rollercoaster to the park in 2011, with the ride widely expected to be a relocated wild mouse coaster from the closed Kentucky Kingdom park.

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Mystery new attraction coming to Six Flags St Louis in 2011

A new attraction is on its way to Six Flags St Louis in 2011, although the precise nature of the ride is still under wraps.

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Dare Devil Dive rollercoaster coming to Six Flags Over Georgia in 2011

Six Flags Over Georgia has confirmed that it will add Dare Devil Dive, a new Gerstlauer Euro-Fighter rollercoaster, for the 2011 season.

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Misbehaving dragon removed from Fantasmic show at Disneyland

The giant animatronic dragon that features in Disneyland's Fantasmic show has been removed following a dramatic mid-performance collapse.

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Kentucky Kingdom on track to reopen in 2011

The Kentucky State Fair Board says that the Kentucky Kingdom theme park is on track to reopen under a new operator in time for the 2011 season.

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Disneyland begins preparations for Mickey's Halloween Party 2010

Two major attractions are set to undergo temporary closures at Disneyland in the coming weeks, as the park prepares for the Mickey's Halloween Party 2010 events.

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Tokyo Disney Resort celebrates 500 millionth visitor

The Tokyo Disney Resort welcomed its 500 millionth visitor on Friday (August 27), with the owners planning to continue to expand aggressively.

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Disney denies plans to add new country to Epcot's World Showcase

Walt Disney World has denied that it is planning to add a new country to Epcot's World Showcase, following rumors that at least one new addition is planned for the park's 30th anniversary in 2012.

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"World's largest waterslide" opens at Korean water park

The Hanwha Resort in South Korea has opened what manufacturer WhiteWater claims is the world's largest waterslide - the Abyss.

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WindSeeker rides coming to Cedar Fair parks in 2011

Cedar Fair has confirmed that Canada's Wonderland, Cedar Point, Kings Island and Knott's Berry Farm will all receive Mondial Wind Seeker rides for the 2011 season.

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The Big Debate: Was Kings Dominion right to slow down Intimidator 305 after blackout reports?

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Preview: Halloween 2010 at the world's most popular theme parks

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Wizarding World of Harry Potter survey results, part 3: Forbidden Journey and other rides

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Wizarding World of Harry Potter survey results, part 2: Shops and restaurants

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Wizarding World of Harry Potter survey results, part 1: General impressions

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Preview: Toy Story Playland at Walt Disney Studios, Paris

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Editorial: Discovering Canada's Wonderland

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Wizarding World of Harry Potter review round-up, part 3: Forbidden Journey and other rides

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Disney Channel Rocks!

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Disney Channel Rocks!

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Formula Rossa

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Review: Thirteen at Alton Towers

Theme Park Tourist’s review of Thirteen, the highly anticipated new rollercoaster at Alton Towers for 2010.

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Controversy over Thorpe Park's Saw Alive Horror Maze hits UK tabloids

Thorpe Park has come under fire from UK tabloids after claims that it will allow children to enter its new Saw Alive Horror Maze attraction.

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Review: SAW Alive Horror Maze at Thorpe Park

Theme Park Tourist's review of SAW Alive Horror Maze, the new attraction at Thorpe Park for the 2010 season.

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Kings Dominion acts to slow down Intimidator 305 after "blackout" reports

Kings Dominion has acted on reports of "near-blackouts" on its $25 million Intimidator 305 rollercoaster, with the park adding trim brakes to the ride's first drop to reduce its speed.

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