Amusement park
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Nashville: A Second Dollywood Theme Park May Be on the Way to Nashville
Jaunted &bull Jan 26, 2012
The new place doesnt sound to be another exact version of the original theme park, as this new establishment is going to only cost $50 million to build. Full Story »
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Disney parks relax dress code for employees
USAtoday.com Travel - Top Stories &bull Jan 26, 2012
No, Snow White's seven dwarfs won't need to worry about competition from other Disney theme park employees any time soon. Full Story »
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Video of the Day: Sheer terror on the Slingshot
Gadling &bull Jan 24, 2012
I hate scary amusement park rides. I understand that some people love roller coasters and loops and sudden plunges into dark caverns, but it's just not for me. Full Story »
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France Proposing Napoleon Bonaparte Theme Park
Vagabondish &bull Jan 23, 2012
Yves Jego, a former French minister and history buff is the brainchild behind the park, assuming the funds can be raised (approximately $280 million). If the funds are raised, Jego hopes construction can be under way in 2014. Considering Napoleon's… Full Story »
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- City
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Dolly Parton plans theme park in Nashville
USAtoday.com Travel - Top Stories &bull Jan 22, 2012
Dolly Parton plans theme park in Nashville. The snow and water park is expected to open in 2014. Full Story »
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Tours4Fun and Hop2 Team Together to Launch a 4-Day Orlando Vacation Contest
Business Wire Travel News &bull Jan 19, 2012
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tours4Fun and Hop2 are sponsoring a new contest featuring a 4-Day Orlando Theme Park Vacation, including airfare. Full Story »
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Lakeside Amusement Park in Denver
Colorado Blog &bull Jan 12, 2012
The Lakeside Amusement Park is one of the biggest and oldest amusement parks in Denver, Colorado. This enormous facility not only offers fun and excitement but also a rich history that is evident in the charm that lingers in the place. The amusement park built in the year of 1908 was originally named White City. However, even after the name was changed to Lakeside Amusement Park some proportions of… Full Story »
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Stay on a Soviet Battleship Hotel in China
Vagabondish &bull Jan 10, 2012
Tweet Carrier brighton Ready to move up from a youth hostel but not in the mood for a cookie-cutter upmarket hotel? China's got the lodging for you. A former Soviet aircraft carrier under renovation in Tianjin is set to become… Full Story »
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A Preview of #CES 2012: Unveiled Travel Tech
Traveling Mamas &bull Jan 9, 2012The International Consumer Electronics Show has been around since 1967. It is the largest consumer electronics event in the world. While this event showcases the newest innovations in the industry for all interests, I'm attending CES to find some of the coolest gadgets to… Full Story »
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NCL announces winter itinerary for new ship
USAtoday.com Travel - Top Stories &bull Jan 4, 2012
The line today announced the 4,000-passenger vessel, which debuts in May 2013, will operate a series of 25 seven-night cruises to the region starting on Oct. 13, 2013. The ship also will sail two 12-night Southern Caribbean itineraries out of… Full Story »
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Top 10 Cruises Setting Sail in Early 2012
Fodor's Travel Wire &bull Dec 30, 2011
Winter doldrums weighing you down? Lighten up on a leisurely cruise. We've selected the best ships setting sail in the next several months, across all durations, price-points, and destinations. From far-flung expeditions to family adventures, spa retreats to cooking classes, the high seas are brimming with diverse experiences that will satisfy just about any interest. Leave your cares (and kids) behind and reconnect with your partner in the sun-drenched Western Caribbean aboard Silver Spirit for ten idyllic days of R&R. This newest vessel in Silversea's fleet features large suites, almost all with private verandas. The intriguing itinerary includes calls to… Full Story »
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Pittsburgh-area amusement park getting new ride
Newsday Travel &bull Dec 15, 2011
The "Black Widow" features a spinning circle of 40 seats that will swing from the end of a pendulum-like arm, taking riders 146 feet into the air at the highest point. Park officials say riders will experience a feeling of… Full Story »
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Carsten Holler: Experience Turns the New Museum Into an Amusement Park
Mommy Poppins &bull Dec 14, 2011
Like much contemporary art, Carsten Holler: Experience at the New Museum aims to make you see and experience ordinary things in a different way. With four floors of highly interactive installations by the German artist-including a two-story slide, a carousel… Full Story »
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San Diego, California - Old Town Western Inn
The Best Rate Guarantee Blog &bull Dec 13, 2011
Located off Interstate 5, this inn is 3 miles from Sea World theme park and the San Diego International Airport. Cable TV and a coffee maker are standard in every simply furnished room at the Old Town Western Inn. Some… Full Story »
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Fla. tourism industry sees rebound in 2011
MSNBC Travel &bull Dec 12, 2011
I was disappointed that it was making light of something that's fairly serious," said pilot Steve Roach of Alec Baldwin's surprise "Weekend Update" appearance. At the 2,400-acre Sandestin Gulf and Beach Resort in Destin, occupancy was up more than 26… Full Story »
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Hogwarts is headed to Hollywood
CNN.com Travel &bull Dec 7, 2011
Universal Parks CEO Tom Williams promises the planned Southern California attraction will be "every bit as spectacular" as the first Harry Potter park, which opened in 2010 at Universal Orlando in Florida. That successful Harry Potter theme park will be… Full Story »
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Disney's Hotel Dreams Are Dead
Hotel Chatter &bull Dec 6, 2011
Sorry kiddies, we hate to put a damper on the holiday spirit but there will be no more Disney Hotels for a while. The Orlando Sentinel reports that Disney's vision for standalone resorts, like their recently open Aulani Resort in… Full Story »
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Bye-bye Bruce: Jaws amusement park ride closing
USAtoday.com Travel (Destinations) - Top Stories &bull Dec 6, 2011
But while the nation's shark mania has only grown -- see the enduring popularity of Shark Week -- Universal Studios Florida announced last week it is pulling the plug on its longstanding Jaws attraction. As of January 2012, riders on… Full Story »
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Bye-bye Bruce: Jaws amusement park ride closing
USAtoday.com Travel - Top Stories &bull Dec 6, 2011
But while the nation's shark mania has only grown -- see the enduring popularity of Shark Week -- Universal Studios Florida announced last week it is pulling the plug on its longstanding Jaws attraction. As of January 2012, riders on… Full Story »
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Universal Studios Florida to close 'Jaws' ride
Newsday Travel &bull Dec 5, 2011
The theme park announced on Facebook Friday that on Jan. 2 it will permanently shut down its "Jaws" ride, which is based on the blockbuster 1975 Steven Spielberg movie. Newsday & ExploreLI are now available at no charge to Newsday… Full Story »
