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Wild Asia opens at Chessington World of Adventures

Thursday, April 01, 2010 19:11

Chessington World of Adventures has opened its new land, Wild Asia, featuring themed wildlife exhibits and a new thrill ride - KOBRA.

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Boo Blasters on Boo Hill to replace Scooby Doo at Kings Island

Thursday, April 01, 2010 19:10

Kings Island has revealed that its Scooby Doo and the Haunted Castle dark ride will be rethemed as Boo Blasters on Boo Hill for the 2010 season.

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Future looks bleak for Freestyle Music Park as debt deadline looms

Tuesday, March 30, 2010 07:58

The owners of Freestyle Music Park face a race against time to find new investment for the beleaguered park, ahead of an April 1 deadline to pay off $570,000 in debts.

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Knott's Berry Farm plans history celebration on April 18

Monday, March 29, 2010 18:19

A special event is to be held at Knott's Berry Farm on April 18 to celebrate the launch of a new book about the history of the park and its attractions.

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Video: Carowinds opens Intimidator rollercoaster

Monday, March 29, 2010 07:32

Carowinds successfully opened its $23 million rollercoaster, Intimidator, as the park's 2010 season got underway this weekend.

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Universal Studios Singapore forced to close Battlestar Galactica

Friday, March 26, 2010 07:03

Universal Studios Singapore has been forced to close its Battlestar Galactica dueling rollercoasters, in order to repair a technical problem.

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Houdini's Great Escape to return to Six Flags Great Adventure

Thursday, March 25, 2010 19:03

Six Flags has confirmed that the Houdini's Great Escape attraction will return for the 2010 summer season at Six Flags Great Adventure.

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Video: Universal confirms grand opening of Wizarding World of Harry Potter on June 18

Thursday, March 25, 2010 18:56

Universal Orlando has confirmed that the grand opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter will take place at Islands of Adventure on June 18, 2010.

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Report: Grand opening of Universal's Wizarding World of Harry Potter on June 18

Thursday, March 25, 2010 18:22

Universal Orlando is set to confirm today that the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Islands of Adventure will officially open on June 18, 2010.

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"Tour of Terror" launched at Disneyland Resort Paris

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 19:15

Disneyland Resort Paris has launched a new tour of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror attraction, though it is currently only available in French.

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Undercover Tourist iPhone app screenshots

Undercover Tourist launches Walt Disney World iPhone application (updated)

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 18:34

Ticket reseller Undercover Tourist has launched a new iPhone application featuring park maps, ride information and current attraction wait times for Walt Disney World parks.

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Six Flags CEO speaks out on Cedar Fair merger rumors, Kentucky Kingdom closure

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 19:03

Six Flags CEO Mark Shapiro has emphatically denied rumors that the company is set to merge with Cedar Fair, while revealing that the company has agreed not to remove any rides from the closed Kentucky Kingdom park.

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