Amusement and Theme Parks

Diggerland: the construction-based theme park

Who needs Disney World? If you're a fan of heavy construction equipment more than you're a fan of anthropomorphic rodents, you'd be much better off spending your vacation at Diggerland. Yes, Diggerland, an amusement park for the construction enthusiast in all of us. At Diggerland, you're able to drive heavy machinery around just like if you were a real construction worker! There are rides made out of big machines! It's awesome! Unfortunately, it's also in the UK, which might make it a bit more o...

L.A. earthquake: Thrill rides and theme parks remain open

Was it the roller coaster or a quake? L.A.’s 5.4 magnitude earthquake that struck just before noon rattled amusement parks throughout Southern California, but rides are pretty much back on track. Disneyland in Anaheim initially closed all its attractions to test and restart them. But by 1:20 p.m., Disneyland spokeswoman Lisa Haines reported that “we’ve already [...]

LA earthquake: Thrill rides and theme parks remain open - Los Angeles Times

LA earthquake: Thrill rides and theme parks remain openLos Angeles Times, CA - 19 minutes agoLA’s 5.4 magnitude earthquake that struck just before noon rattled amusement parks throughout Southern California, but rides are pretty much back on track. …

Injuries and Deaths at Amusement Parks, Water Parks, and Theme Parks

Children are injured every day at amusement parks, water parks, and theme parks. Some personal injuries to children in Florida are caused by the negligent supervision of others and some by the negligent maintenance of equipment. I found a...

Can Belgian brewer InBev sell Anheuser-Busch theme parks

ST. LOUIS - When Anheuser-Busch executives announced a cost-cutting plan in June, they surprised analysts by not proposing to sell the company's amusement parks and entertainment holdings. Belgian bre...

Can InBev sell Anheuser-Busch theme parks?

— ST. LOUIS — When Anheuser-Busch executives announced a cost-cutting plan in June, they surprised analysts by not proposing to sell the company's amusement parks and entertainment holdings. Belgian brewer InBev is likely to be less sentimental.

Simpsons Ride Named Best New Theme Park Attraction

Theme Park Insider .The Web site is a consumer's guide to the world's most popular amusement parks, written by the consumers, themselves.Over 75,000 registered users voted in a year-long rating of tho...

Disney, Universal split 2008 Theme Park Insider Awards

By Robert Niles: More than 75,000 votes have been cast and it is time to announce the winners in the 2008 Theme Park Insider Awards. These awards are selected by you, ThemeParkInsider.com's readers, in year-long rating of the thousands of rides, shows, restaurants and hotels listed on the site. The represent the best of the best in the theme park industry, and stand among many close runners-up in providing outstanding value for a family theme park vacation. So let's get to it, starting with the ...

Thrill-Rides Of Doom [Theme Park Horror] (io9)

Their comic-book counterparts are all about saving the day, but the theme park versions of DC Comics' Superman and Batman are, apparently, not so much with the saving of lives. You no doubt already... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Source : io9 (subscribe) Explore : Amusement and Theme Parks, Comics, DC Comics, Leisure, Publishers

Merlin ponders IPO as sales grow (Financial Time)

The theme park group is planning a flotation, as soon as conditions allow, after results revealed its core business increased like-for-like revenues by 9% in 2007 Source : Financial Time (subscribe) Explore : Amusement and Theme Parks, Leisure, Retail