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Universal theme park division planning “Secret Life of Pets” attraction
Universal Parks & Resorts is working on an attraction based on the upcoming movie “The Secret Life of Pets,” according to the company’s corporate owner. NBCUniversal Chief Executive Officer Steve Burke told analysts at an investor conference last week …
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Compassionate Theme Park Workers Show Support For Orlando After Shooting
These theme park employees showed that they stand with those affected by Sunday’s tragic shooting in Orlando. Workers from various parks, many based Florida, have been sharing pictures of themselves, making heart symbols with their hands as a gesture of …
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1,200-foot amusement ride proposed a top NY’s Penn Station
“We think both of those facilities are bad for each other,” he said. Gouveia also noted that midtown Manhattan is not zoned for amusement park rides. A spokesman for Empire State Development, the agency that’s reviewing Penn Station proposals, said it can …
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Universal Orlando Reveals More Details About Volcano Bay Water Park
The Volcano Bay water theme park is one of the most anticipated upcoming openings in the amusement park industry, and officials from Universal Orlando Resort announced tickets for the park will go on sale starting June 1, 2017. Volcano Bay will be …
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