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Amusement Parks Go High Tech and You Pay the Price

They are the No.1 destination for families. Whether they are located in North America, South Korea or Dubai millions of visitors flock to amusement parks each year. And what a difference a few years can make. Gone are the days when rickety wooden roller coasters took center stage. These days amusement parks are high-tech experiences and guests want to make sure they get their monies worth. (And with admission averaging about $45 per adult it’s not hard to see why.) Modern theme parks make the most of technological advances. For example, the Kingda Ka roller coaster at New Jersey’s Six … Continue reading →

The Barnstormer at Goofy’s Wiseacres

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If you head over to Toontown in the Magic Kingdom you will discover a small, but charming roller coaster designed for young children. The roller coaster itself is hardly impressive for those of us over the age of 12, but if you’re paying a call on Disney World with preschoolers in tow – this is a must see. The Barnstormer The ride requires you to be 35” tall at least and the best times to head over to the Barnstormer is usually early in the morning before 10:30 or during one of the parades. The ride itself lasts less than … Continue reading →

Fun and Excitement at Six Flags

Just about everyone has heard of Six Flags and while most people know about the main locations such as Texas, Missouri, Colorado, and California, chances are the extent of Six Flags is not realized. In all, 29 Six Flags parks exist in North America! Other states that offer this type of amusement park include Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Washington state. Because of this, you and your family can reach a Six Flags park no matter where you live. In fact, there is even a Six Flags in Mexico and Canada. You … Continue reading →

A 12-Year-Old Boy Dies After Riding A Disney Roller Coaster

A 12-year-old child died today after riding one of Disney’s roller coasters, the Rock-N-Roller Coaster, located at the MGM park. And it’s not the first time either. In June of 2005 a four-year-old boy died from an irregular heartbeat after riding “Mission: Space” at Disney’s Epcot Center. The space ride spins its riders and subjects them to twice the normal amount of gravity. A 49 woman also died after riding this ride, from bleeding of the brain. Disney states that warnings are given on their rides that people with heart problems and back problems should not ride. The problem is, … Continue reading →