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Gallery: The Coolest (Roller) Coasters From Around the Globe

Source: Wired News

Film director Alfred Hitchcock often said people go to scary movies for the same reason we ride on roller coasters. We enjoy being scared … more or less safely. And we enjoy anticipating the fright and how we'll respond to it.

A Couple Money-Saving Links -- Fun Parks, Beauty, Gotchas

I needed to batch these all together because I already know that just seeding them individually won't get many viewers or catch your eye.

Disney Attraction Puts Guests in Eye of Hurricane Charley

Source: FOXNews.com

A new exhibit opening in late August at Disney's Epcot Innoventions pavilion will put visitors in the eye of the storm's lashing Category 4 winds using 3-D technology and surround sound.

Belle Vue born again!

Source: Manchester Evening News

CAMPAIGNERS fighting to bring back Belle Vue are staging an event inspired by the much-loved amusement park.... It will feature the fairgrounds, circus shows, wrestling and speedway that made Belle Vue a family favourite until its closure in the early 80s.

Amusement Park Business Directory

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Blooloop.com -- A comprehensive online Theme Park - Amusement Park Resource, providing the amusement park industry with the very latest information about amusement park business worldwide, dealing amusement park equipment & supply as well as the amusement park design & constructi …

Dark Rides: The fun of getting scared...

Source: ElectronCafe.com

A look back at Dark Rides like "Laff In The Dark" with links on the history and design.

Girl's feet severed on ride at Kentucky Kingdom

Source: The Louisville Courier-Journal

A 13-year-old girl's feet were severed above her ankles yesterday while on a popular ride at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom, a park official said. The accident happened around 4:45 p.m. on the Superman Tower of Power, said park spokeswoman Carolyn McLean.

2007 Roller Coaster Preview

Source: Blog Critics

Last year the amusement industry was buzzing about Holiday World's Voyage and Animal Kingdom's Expedition Everest. More than 80 new roller coasters will open this year.

'Son of Beast' to lose some of its bite

Source: United Press International

Remember that accident at King's Island over the summer? The investigation is over and some enthusiasts may not be thrilled with the result: The newspaper said Kings Island officials plan to remove the "loop" of the roller coaster -- "a multimillion dollar project" that will "re …

Columbus Zoo to keep Wyandot Lake Afloat

Source: The Columbus Dispatch

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is buying Wyandot Lake from Six Flags for $2 million, promising visitors a fresh, botanical look for the water park as newer water-theme parks spout across Ohio.