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Iger: Disney Theme Park Best Way to Enter China
34:56 – Walt Disney Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger discussed plans to make Disney-branded films in China, with the first one going into production within a year, and spoke about the company’s succession plans in a Blomberg interview. Bloomberg …
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Power Outage Strands Riders at North Carolina Amusement Park
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A power outage has stranded visitors on at least three rides at a North Carolina amusement park. Multiple media outlets report that power went out briefly Thursday evening at Carowinds theme park on the border of North and South …
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Virtual chills, interactive thrills: New theme park rides put visitors directly into the experience
You’re flying alongside Superman, seeing the world as the Man of Steel views it, thanks to virtual reality headsets on a roller coaster at Six Flags New England. Or you’re feeling the fear as you come face to face with King Kong, 30 feet tall, at …
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Pennsylvania to Recognize Amusement Park Day
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has voted to designate Friday, June 10th as Amusement Park Day in Pennsylvania. The resolution recognizes the state’s 18 family theme and water parks, including Waldameer. The parks entertain more than 12 million …
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