#Parkgoers hospitalized after chemical leak at Texas Six Flags

#Parkgoers hospitalized after chemical leak at Texas Six Flags

“#Parkgoers hospitalized after chemical leak at Texas Six Flags” What should have been a “great adventure” at a Six Flags water park in Texas turned toxic Saturday. Dozens of people suffered skin irritation and breathing problems after a chemical leak at the Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown in the Houston-area, officials said. At least 26…

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#How COVID inspired Coney Island’s new Phoenix roller coaster

#How COVID inspired Coney Island’s new Phoenix roller coaster

“#How COVID inspired Coney Island’s new Phoenix roller coaster” Move over, Cyclone — there’s a new stomach-churning star ­attraction at Coney Island. The Phoenix roller coaster makes its official debut on July 4th weekend at Deno’s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park. According to DJ Vourderis, whose family owns and operates the park, it’s a high-speed love…

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#New Coney Island coaster The Phoenix to open by July 4

#New Coney Island coaster The Phoenix to open by July 4

“#New Coney Island coaster The Phoenix to open by July 4” A roller coaster is rising from the ashes of a dark and terrible year for the amusement-park industry. Coney Island will soon cut the ribbon on its newest attraction for thrill-seekers: The Phoenix, a custom-made 68-foot-high coaster reaching speeds of more than 34 miles per…

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#More Details on Real-Life Ghibli Park Announced With Totoro Area Previewed

#More Details on Real-Life Ghibli Park Announced With Totoro Area Previewed

“#More Details on Real-Life Ghibli Park Announced With Totoro Area Previewed”   Studio Ghibli’s newest theatrical outing will be coming to Aichi prefecture’s Ghibli Park when it opens in Fall 2022, alongside the announcement of two new attractions that will appear in the Great Ghibli Warehouse area. The newly revealed My Neighbor Totoro area, which is seen below…

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#Disney World to begin reducing social distancing rules

#Disney World to begin reducing social distancing rules

“#Disney World to begin reducing social distancing rules” “The Happiest Place On Earth” is allowing its patrons to be closer to each other again.  Walt Disney World has begun relaxing many of its pandemic safety restrictions, including physical distancing in certain areas of the Florida theme park.  “Temporary adjustments are still in place to promote…

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#Raptors nest on Universal Studios’ raptor-themed coaster

#Raptors nest on Universal Studios’ raptor-themed coaster

“#Raptors nest on Universal Studios’ raptor-themed coaster” Reality mimics movies. Since construction on Universal’s Islands of Adventure Jurassic World VelociCoaster began in 2020 in Orlando, Fla., birds of prey have been attempting to nest in it. “What looks to be an osprey has made its nest at the very top of the Jurassic Coaster’s top…

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#Six Flags to reopen all national parks and hire thousands

#Six Flags to reopen all national parks and hire thousands

“#Six Flags to reopen all national parks and hire thousands” Six Flags is back in business. On Friday, the Texas-based theme park operator announced plans to reopen all 26 of its locations for the 2021 season, including five locations that stayed closed in 2020 due to continued coronavirus restrictions. The company further confirmed its intention of hiring “thousands of…

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#NY amusement parks, summer camps slated to reopen in April

#NY amusement parks, summer camps slated to reopen in April

“#NY amusement parks, summer camps slated to reopen in April” New York’s outdoor amusement parks that were shuttered as a result of the coronavirus pandemic can reopen at limited capacity in April — and summer camps across the Empire State should “plan on reopening” in June, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday. Outdoor amusement parks can…

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