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Six Flags New England tests "weather guarantee" ahead of potential chain-wide roll-out

Tuesday, April 16, 2013 10:03

Six Flags New England will test out a new "weather guarantee" during the 2013 season, ahead of a potential roll-out across Six Flags' theme park chain.

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Theme park news round-up - April 15, 2013

Monday, April 15, 2013 09:48

Disneyland opts to close three major rides for employee safety reasons, Tron and Monsters Inc. coaster rumours resurface and Iron Rattler takes shape at Six Flags Fiesta Texas.

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Images: Iron Man Tech Presented by Stark Industries opens at Disneyland's Innoventions

Monday, April 15, 2013 09:43

The new Iron Man Tech Presented by Stark Industries exhibit is now open at Disneyland's Innoventions, showing off a variety of props from the Marvel movies.

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Disney Fairies to appear at Disneyland and Magic Kingdom in latest "Limited Time Magic" event

Monday, April 15, 2013 09:42

A range of Disney Fairies will appear at Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom as part of Disney's latest "Limited Time Magic" promotion, which will run from April 15-21.

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Disneyland Resort closes Space Mountain, Matterhorn and Soarin' Over California after alleged safety violations

Monday, April 15, 2013 09:41

The Disneyland Resort has voluntarily closed major rides Space Mountain, the Matterhorn Bobsleds and Soarin' Over California after being cited for alleged safety violations.

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The Big Debate: Which new theme park attraction for 2013 are you looking forward to most?

Saturday, April 13, 2013 09:00

In this week's poll, we ask which of 2013's big new rides and attractions you are most looking forward to experiencing.

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Theme park news round-up - April 12, 2013

Friday, April 12, 2013 10:05

GateKeeper testing begins at Cedar Point, Six Flags Magic Mountain "tops off" Full Throttle and discover the fate of Disneyland's Rocket Rods.

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Video: GateKeeper roller coaster begins testing at Cedar Point

Friday, April 12, 2013 09:57

Cedar Point has begun testing its highly-anticipated new roller coaster, GateKeeper, as it prepares to open the ride to the public on May 11, 2013.

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Image: Six Flags Magic Mountain "tops off" Full Throttle roller coaster

Friday, April 12, 2013 09:56

Six Flags Magic Mountain has installed the highest track piece for Full Throttle, the ambitious new roller coaster that is due to debut at the park in summer 2013.

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Video: California's Great America releases "point-of-view" render of Gold Striker roller coaster

Friday, April 12, 2013 09:55

California's Great America has released a new video that shows off the full ride experience of Gold Striker, the new wooden roller coaster that will debut at the park in May 2013.

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Cedar Point to hold "first rider" auction for GateKeeper roller coaster

Thursday, April 11, 2013 09:23

Cedar Point is aiming to raise funds for a two local charities by auctioning off seats on the first rides on its soon-to-open GateKeeper roller coaster.

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State confirms up to $10 million in sales tax rebates for Kentucky Kingdom project

Thursday, April 11, 2013 09:22

The prospective operators of the shuttered Kentucky Kingdom theme park have received a further boost after state authorities approved up to $10 million in sales tax rebates for the park.

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