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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: Amusement and Theme Parks, Theme Park Vacations, Walt Disney World Resort, Gardens and Parks, Aquatica
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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: Theme Park Vacations, Amusement and Theme Parks, Blackstone Group, L.P., Gardens and Parks, Travel
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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: Amusement and Theme Parks, Theme Park Vacations, Financing and Stock Offerings, Travel, Blackstone Group, L.P.
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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: Theme Park Vacations, Amusement and Theme Parks, Aquatica, Tianjin (China), China
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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: Theme Park Vacations, Amusement and Theme Parks, Financing and Stock Offerings, Blackstone Group, L.P., Gardens and Parks
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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...
Tags: Amusement and Theme Parks, YouTube
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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: Theme Park Vacations, Amusement and Theme Parks, Gardens and Parks, Aquatica, Cedar Fair LP
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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: Media Industry, Theme Park Vacations, Amusement and Theme Parks, Gardens and Parks, Surfing
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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: Amusement and Theme Parks, Theme Park Vacations, Politics, Gardens and Parks, Elections
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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: Six Flags Inc., Amusement and Theme Parks, Theme Park Vacations, Entertainment, Travel
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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: Amusement and Theme Parks, Natural Resources, Natural Resources, Environmental Issues, Wildlife
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