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Fast Talk: Summer Amusements It's family vacation time, and we asked the operators of five lower-key attractions how they've adapted to compete in the Spielbergian, conglomerate-driven entertainment universe.   |
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June 2004
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National Park Secret Trips Locals' no-tell favorites, from Acadia to Yellowstone to wildest Alaska--along with a roundup of dream towns nearby, the places to eat, drink, and dance after a day or three in backcountry heaven. |
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October 2009
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Southwest Adventures: Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado The last thing you expect to see next to 14,000-foot peaks is a 30-square-mile chunk of Sahara-like desert. The unlikely juxtaposition makes Great Sand Dunes National Park one of the most remarkable spots in the country. |
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May 2010 |
The Best State Parks Follow our guide to America's wild and relatively untrampled state parks, national lakeshores, and recreation areas. |
AskMen.com
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Top 10: National Parks With such a giant landscape to work with, the United States holds a multitude of national parks for local and international tourists to sample any time of the year. |
The Motley Fool
July 1, 2004
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What I've Done This Summer While on vacation in Orange County, California, this investor does a little field research into Disney and Cedar Fair. |
Real Travel Adventures
October 2006
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Maryland's Sea Shore in the Mountains In Maryland, you can be within driving distance of the beach and the mountains. |
The Motley Fool
June 21, 2010
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Can Harry Potter Save Florida? New addition draws big crowds in a tourist hungry state. |
Outside
July 2006
Lewon & Lisagor |
Summer Escapes A varied menu of weekend adventures, whether you're looking for epic bragging rights, a quiet escape for two, an easy-to-reach nexus for a group gathering, or a wild road trip. |
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City Slicker Escape from New York (and nine other big cities) with these 40 fast adventures |
The Motley Fool
May 4, 2007
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Can Spidey Swing to Islands' Rescue? The web-slinger's got his work cut out saving Universal's sinking Islands of Adventure. |
High on Adventure
August 2006
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Colorado Springs Six million people per year visit this alpine desert and discover the wide variety of attractions it has to offer. |
The Motley Fool
June 20, 2007
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Tomorrow's Theme Park It's never too early to click through a turnstile to the future. Investors, regional operators can't match the capital investments that the Disneys and the Universals are doling out. |
BusinessWeek
May 17, 2004
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Beyond The Triple Corkscrew This summer's new park rides rely on special effects as well as G-forces to produce thrills. |
The Motley Fool
July 5, 2006
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Can Disney Kill You? Billing itself as "the happiest place on Earth" does not exempt a company from the grim realities of human mortality. Should Disney stop building thrill rides? Investors, take note. |
Outside
September 2002 |
Fast Getaways You'll find endless rewards in just 48 hours of freedom. We've got 50 close-to-home adventures right here. |
The Motley Fool
June 1, 2009
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Is Disney Phoning It In? The scent of theme parks is in the air, but Disney is smelling stale. |
Salon.com
July 31, 2000
Eric Boehlert |
Roller sprawl The renaissance of coasters is a bonanza for the amusement park business. |
AskMen.com
Terry Baldwin |
Top 10: Budget Destinations So what if gas is more expensive than it used to be? Just save on your hotel prices and travel smarter on a budget. |
The Motley Fool
April 23, 2004
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Saving Disney's World Disney is facing allegations that its theme parks are in a state of disarray. |
Real Travel Adventures
December 2006
Andrew Der |
Holiday Gift Idea: A Great Family Vacation Any Season The Laurel Highlands region of central Pennsylvania is removed from big cities, is home to a massive State Park system, and offers premium golfing, fishing, and hunting. |
AskMen.com
March 28, 2002
Harry Marks |
Top 10: State Parks In America If you live in the US or plan to visit, a trip to a state park is a must. The breathtaking natural beauty on display rivals any artificial monument or government building. Let the perfection of Mother Nature serve as a catharsis from the daily grind... |
Real Travel Adventures
December 2010
Neely & Neely |
Orlando: Where The Fun Is Perhaps the place in the United States that most of the world's tourists want to visit is Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, and what a magical place it is. |
The Motley Fool
June 2, 2011
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Comcast Is Mad About Harry The cable giant is interested in acquiring all of the Universal Orlando resort in Florida. |
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January 15, 2010
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Legoland Florida, Anyone? Blackstone keeps snapping up Florida, one theme park at a time. |
Outside
April 2006 |
Adrenaline Nation Secret instructions on how to plot an escape from your hardwired grind to wide-open adventure in North America. |
The Motley Fool
June 18, 2004
Rick Munarriz |
Six Flags at Half-Staff If Six Flags amusement parks wants to mend its woes, all it needs to do is improve the customer experience. |
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March 10, 2004
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Swapping Thrills Cedar Fair buys a neighboring park from Six Flags. |
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July 2003 |
Land o' the Free Our ten favorite stretches of American blacktop come with all the essential summer pleasures. So pick your pavement and go. |
The Motley Fool
January 17, 2007
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
GE's Burnt-Out Theme Parks The GE-owned Universal Studios parks need a serious jolt of life. Investors, take note. |
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June 15, 2006
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
How to Build a Theme Park Investors, the future of the amusement park chains is brighter than you think. |
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March 5, 2008
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Six Flags Could Dust Itself Off in Dubai Six Flags is going to Dubai. Enjoy your ride. |
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June 14, 2005
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Waiting Is the Cruelest Part Amusement park lines have been revolutionized by technology -- but not always for the better. Guests pay plenty for their treks, and their time, in every sense of the word, is money. Will Disney fix this? |
BusinessWeek
June 6, 2005
Christopher Palmeri |
They're Wet And Really Wild Daring water rides are borrowing thrills from amusement park rides. |
AskMen.com
Eddie Chandler |
14 Mini-Vacation Ideas Summer is finally here. Does it feel like everyone's going on vacation except you? Forget about feeling frustrated; summertime's all about living well and feeling good, and you don't need to stray far from home to do so. |
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June 2010
Percy et al. |
How to Raise Active Kids How do I raise an active kid while still doing all the stuff I love? |
The Motley Fool
January 11, 2007
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Six Flags Slims Down The regional amusement-park operator finally sells a few of its smaller parks. Investors, the debt-heavy balance sheet and the need for more focus on fewer lucrative locations make this the right deal for the company right now. |
The Motley Fool
February 11, 2005
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Raising Six Flags The regional park operator continues to struggle, but the potential remains. |
Popular Mechanics
February 1, 2010
Seth Porges |
Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Look at Disney's Expedition Everest Roller Coaster We live for the nitty gritty and the techy, and despite the company line that "magic" plays a greater role in propelling Disney rides than physics, seeing the coaster's guts made the trip on it that much more enjoyable. |
Real Travel Adventures
June 2009
Ron Kapon |
It Was A Revolutionary Civil War I recently experienced two historic years: 1777 and 1863 involving George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. |
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September 20, 2004
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Summer Forever Thrill park operators are doing their best to stretch the operating calendar. |
Real Travel Adventures
September 2006
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Enjoying Beautiful Saskatchewan Traveling through Saskatchewan from Manitoba produces a wonderful panorama of rolling grasslands, farms, and low mountains surrounding Lake Qu'Appelle. |
The Motley Fool
October 17, 2007
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Disneyland's Ugly Siamese Twin Disney's California Adventure is getting a much-needed makeover. Disney can't afford to let a park that bears its name languish. Its reputation is at stake. Dollars are at stake, too. |
Real Travel Adventures
June 2006
Ron Kapon |
Bats, Baseball and Baths at Howe Caverns, Cooperstown and Sharon Springs Two and a half days was enough time for me to visit three of the most interesting and diverse attractions in New York State. |
Real Travel Adventures
February 2008
Charmaine Shucker |
Colorado Springs Area Attractions Not To Miss Cog wheel route Pikes Peak... Miramont Castle... Cheyenne Mountain Zoo... Seven Falls... Cave of the Winds... |
The Motley Fool
June 3, 2005
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
When Size Matters Building bigger rides doesn't always translate to better parks, but it does attract bigger spotlights. |
The Motley Fool
April 20, 2006
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Conquering Everest With Expedition Everest, Disney is banking plenty on the ability of a single thrill ride to help improve the fortunes of its least-visited theme park in the Sunshine State. Will the move be a thrill for investors? |
The Motley Fool
September 14, 2009
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Disney Wakes Up The family-entertainment giant is confirming expansion plans for its flagship Magic Kingdom park. |
The Motley Fool
January 12, 2012
Tim Beyers |
3 Reasons Disney Is More Valuable Than You Think The pursuit of excellence has its rewards. |
The Motley Fool
December 28, 2005
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
GE: Too Dumb to Ride It was a good year for most amusement park operators, save for Universal Studios. Sooner or later, GE is going to have to decide whether it has the backbone to own a chain of year-round theme parks. |
