“[Great America] is one of the only major theme parks we have here in the Bay Area, and many of the students do enjoy their time at this park. The park offers a variety of amusement rides and activities for all students to enjoy,” … “ Great America was fun, especially the water rides. The best part is that you can get wet or stay dry depending on where you sit, so you can enjoy a water ride while still staying dry or get soaked if you want,” said eighth grader Jimmy. … …
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Disneyland’s opening was indeed an important moment in park history. It reinforced the notion that people still wanted to be entertained in that manner, and also set the design blueprint that many future parks would follow. … 1950′s had to be the best decade for theme parks. Where would the theme park industry be if not for the ideals of Walt Disney. Granted there where places that offered rides and an attempted at theming, but Disney raised the bar and that was the … …
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Over the years Six Flags,has taken and become very generic. And the parks once had great shows..many of those venues now sit dark. Landscaping has bcome at best just grass. Now I like the loney Tunes just as much as the next guy. … But there are things that a theme park needs to keep it seperate from an Amusment Park…As for prices New Jersey has the most strictest ride safety laws and very high insurance rates for anyone operating rides in the state. … …
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LEGOLAND, CA, is the fastest growing theme park in the U.S., realizing an astounding 6% growth in 2009. The park was also recognized by Amusement Today as the country’s best theme park for children for the sixth consecutive year. … And remember, while the park’s location is a bit off of I-4, the exit on Highway 27 sits right in between Sea World and Busch Gardens — making ticket packages for all the Merlin properties a promising marketing opportunity. … …
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We are spending a week in Jan 08 on the Gold Coast. Our kids are quite young (1 , 4 and 7) and I wonder if some of the theme parks will be a waste of money as they are aimed at older kids. Has anyone got any suggestions on the best parks for little kids?
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