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Top 20 water parks in the world
By now, everybody knows what to expect from your standard-issue ho-hum water park: body and tube slide complexes with funnels and bowls, deluge-inducing water play towers for the little ones, undulating wave pools and relaxing lazy rivers. Photos: 20...
Tags: Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Climbing, Gardens and Parks, Theme Park Vacations, Wildlife
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SeaWorld's IPO raises $702 million
SeaWorld Entertainment Inc., the theme park chain owned by Blackstone Group, priced its shares at the top of the marketed range and raised $702 million in its initial public offering. SeaWorld sold 26 million shares at $27 each, according to data compiled...
Tags: Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Gardens and Parks, Theme Park Vacations, Travel, Amusement and Theme Parks
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SeaWorld increases IPO to more than $500 million
Shamu plans to soak Wall Street with a greater splash than previously thought. SeaWorld Entertainment Inc. — the company known for its performing killer whale — could raise $540 million in an initial public offering on the New York Stock...
Tags: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Busch Gardens Orlando, Financing and Stock Offerings, Anheuser-Busch InBev
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32 best new theme park additions for 2013
The theme park industry will take a deep breath in 2013 after the launch of several landmark attractions and with more groundbreaking projects on the horizon. The last few years have seen several theme park additions that have altered the industry...
Tags: Indiana Jones (fictional character), Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Gatekeeper (music group), Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Theme Park Vacations
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SeaWorld files for IPO, could raise $100 million
SeaWorld Entertainment Inc. and its killer whales are going public, filing for an initial public offering that could raise $100 million. The theme park company, famous for using the orca Shamu as a performer, said in a filing with the Securities and...
Tags: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Gardens and Parks, Theme Park Vacations, Travel
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Dolphin bites girl at SeaWorld; 'We had to ask for a Band-Aid'
After an incident in which an 8-year-old girl was bitten by a dolphin, officials at SeaWorld in Orlando said they responded quickly to treat Jillian Thomas of Georgia. "A member of our health services team ... quickly responded and treated the young...
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SeaWorld bringing Aquatica water park to San Diego
Los Angeles Times staff writerSeaWorld's Aquatica will introduce an innovative hybrid concept to San Diego on June 1 that combines a marine park with a water park, allowing visitors to interact with animals like dolphins, stingrays and flamingos as they zip down water slides. >...Tags: Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Gardens and Parks, Theme Park Vacations, Wildlife, Travel
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IAAPA: What's new and what's next at theme parks
About this time each year ride manufacturers and theme park operators gather in Orlando, Fla., for the International Assn. of Amusement Parks and Attractions trade show. > Photos: Ride makers unveil new attractions at IAAPA show Ride makers use the...
Tags: Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Sports, International Travel, Surfing, Gardens and Parks
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Top thrill rides compete in Travel Channel's 'Insane Coaster Wars'
The new "Insane Coaster Wars" coming to the Travel Channel this summer lets viewers take a virtual ride on many of the best roller coasters in the United States right from the comfort of their living room couch. PHOTOS: 24 rides competing in "Insane...
Tags: Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Elections, Gardens and Parks, Heavy Engineering, Theme Park Vacations
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Video shows killer whale attacking trainer at Sea World San Diego
L.A. NOWJust-released video of a 2006 incident at SeaWorld San Diego shows a whale dragging its trainer underwater.... -
Top 13 for 2013: Most anticipated new rides at U.S. theme parks
Los Angeles Times staff writerAt first I thought it was too early to look ahead at the new attractions coming to U.S. theme parks in 2013, but then I realized a number of big rides have already been announced and many more are already in the planning stages. > Photos: Most...Tags: Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Tourism and Leisure, Gardens and Parks, Theme Park Vacations, Six Flags Inc.
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Wing-dipping Manta coaster coming to SeaWorld San Diego in May
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterSeaWorld San Diego will add a manta ray-themed family roller coaster on May 26 that marks the U.S. debut of a highly anticipated prototype ride. PHOTOS: Manta roller coaster at SeaWorld San Diego Paired with a 100,000-gallon aquarium and outdoor ray...Tags: Natural Resources, Environmental Issues, Natural Resources, Wildlife, Amusement and Theme Parks
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