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American leisure spending way up, including theme parks

Theme park spending up 21% in the first quarter, compared to last year.

Star Wars Weekends start today at Disney Hollywood Studios

Annual event includes appearances at the theme park by various performers from the films and TV shows.

Six Flags Great Adventure opens SkyScreamer

New 24-story swing ride debuts at the amusement park.

Koch's show TV reporter the inside of Bluegrass Boardwalk

The former Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom is overgrown and in dire need of paint.

Legoland Florida offers tips to help kids conquer roller coasters

Park partners with psychologist and reminds parents that dismissing fears and berating your child won't get them on a ride.

Developer wants to build hotel and indoor/outdoor water park in Atlantic City Marina District

New $123 million complex targeted for 2014 opening.

Man loses more than 100 pounds after being denied ride at Kings Dominion

Customer used inability to close restraint on Volcano roller coaster as reason to lose weight.

Six Flags Great America X-Flight media day pictures posted to Negative-G.com

The new B&M wing coaster opened last week at the Chicago area park.

Koch family confident Bluegrass Boardwalk will open one year from today

Financing and tax incentives in place for May 11, 2013 opening of the former Kentucky Kingdom.

County hopes to find operator for Playland as it opens the park this year

Committee chooses three potentially viable proposals for consideration, all of which would grant operators a lease.

Scandia Screamer reopens after dismantling accident in August

Improper rigging, among other causes, attributed to accident.

Denver amusement parks: Lakeside vs. Elitch Gardens

Newspaper compares and contrasts the two parks.

Indiana Beach opening Saturday with a "facelift"

Perceptions of the park have changed a bit since it was taken over by Morgan RV.

Six Flags Great America opens X-Flight roller coaster

The new B&M "wing rider" roller coaster is one of two opening this year in the United States.

Harry Potter coming to Universal Studios Japan

With theme park attractions at Universal Orlando, and plans for new Potter attractions in Hollywood, the wizard will cross the Pacific.

Disneyland allows new members to exclusive Club 33 for first time in a decade

The price tag for membership at the exclusive theme park venue is $25,000, with yearly dues of $10,000.

Man wanders in to Oblivion tunnel at Alton Towers

Ride was closed when a member of the public entered the ride's underground section.

New York Post: 2012 new attraction round-up

From "wing" roller coasters to the new Cars Land, amusement and theme parks have a lot of new attractions to offer this year.

Operating income at Disney's theme park and resort division up 53%

Attendance was up 7%, and per capita spending up 5% at the company's North America theme parks.

Silverwood continues 25 years after rough start

Northern Idaho amusement park core to the area's tourism.

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  2. El Toro, Six Flags Great Adventure
  3. Bizarro, Six Flags New England
  4. Phoenix, Knoebels
  5. Boulder Dash, Lake Compounce
  6. Ravine Flyer II, Waldameer Park
  7. Millennium Force, Cedar Point
  8. Thunderhead, Dollywood
  9. Goliath, Six Flags Over Georgia
  10. Diamondback, Kings Island

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