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It's time for a water coaster in Southern California
Southern California is long overdue for a water coaster. For the uninitiated, a water coaster is a water park slide that mimics the ups and downs of a traditional roller coaster with the help of conveyor belts, water jets or magnetic propulsion....
Tags: Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Gardens and Parks, Google Inc., Orlando Magic, Theme Park Vacations
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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: United Arab Emirates, Gardens and Parks, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc., Google Inc.
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Universal Studios: See 'Transformer' in action on downtown building
The image of a gigantic Transformer plastered across Fairwinds Credit Union Tower caused a buzz in downtown Orlando this morning. Click here to read more details and see the video of the Universal Studios promotion.
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Amateur sports academy could get tax incentives thanks to Senate amendment
A sprawling amateur-sports campus in Southwest Florida could get tax incentives from the state, thanks to a small provision tucked into a tax-administration package that is awaiting a full vote in the Florida House of Representatives. The provision...Tags: Boca Raton, ESPN (tv network)
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Here's when — sort of — to look for new Disney World attractions
Theme parks don't like to release opening dates until they're sure the new attraction will be ready for guests by that time. It would be bad form to do otherwise, really. Missing a random deadline looks bad to the public, and disappointing travelers who...
Tags: Zoology, Starbucks Corp., Walt Disney World Resort
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Comcast profit jumps 17%; NBC network loses $35 million
Comcast Corp. posted strong first-quarter earnings with gains in nearly all of its business units -- except for the NBC broadcast network as the peacock's feathers once again got plucked. Dismal prime-time ratings at NBC contributed to a $35-million...
Tags: Comcast Corporation, Television, Bravo (tv network), The Voice (tv program), USA Network (tv network)
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Saunders: exempt Orange County from Precourt's sick time preemption bill
State. Rep. Joe Saunders, D-Orlando, has offered up an amendment to exempt Orange County from a bill that would block local governments from adopting mandatory paid sick time benefits for workers. The so-called pre-emption bill is sponsored by House...
Tags: Politics, Local Government, David Simmons, Orange County (Florida)
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Appeal of Disney's playgrounds becomes clear in 5-year-old's eyes
I'm always somewhat amazed when I walk through a Walt Disney World park and see all the children romping in the various playground areas. I mean, with all the high-tech thrills available, why would anyone spend their time running around the Honey I Shrunk...
Tags: Gardens and Parks, Climbing, Tourism and Leisure, Travel
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SeaWorld tax breaks shift burden to you
Things are awfully good at SeaWorld nowadays. Sales have topped $1 billion. Profits are soaring. A public stock offering wildly exceeded expectations. You might expect SeaWorld's tax bill to soar as well. After all, that's what happens to most of us...
Tags: SeaWorld, Jim Atchison, Politics, Taxation, Business
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Ticked off! @HOA, theme park
I'm ticked off at the HOA where my 25-year-old son and daughter-in-law just purchased their first home! The ink is barely dry on the contract and already you are complaining of leaves piled up in their lawn! For goodness sake let them unpack first. Also,...Tags: Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Interstate 4, Theme Park Vacations, Trips and Vacations, Travel
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Más monstruos en Walt Disney World
LAKE BUENA VISTA — Cuando la Spaceship Earth, la enorme esfera en la entrada de Epcot, se pintó de verde, se pudo confirmar el secreto que hasta ese momento era solo un rumor: Mike Wazowski y su mejor amigo, James P. Sullivan (Sulley), serán las...
Tags: Pixar Animation, Memorial Day, Spaceship Earth, Personal Service, Disneyland Park
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Guitarist returns to Twin Falls
The Times-News, Twin Falls, IdahoGuitarist Fabio Zini is coming back to the Magic Valley for a series of performances. He'll perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 18 in the College of Southern Idaho's Fine Arts Theatre. He'll perform alongside three local musicians. Gary Garafano will play...Tags: Education, Argentina, Colleges and Universities, Entertainment, Music
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