Amusement Parks' Attendance Numbers Were All Fun in 2011
Amusement park turnstiles were clicking in earnest last year: The world's 25 largest theme parks saw their attendance rise by an average of 4.8% in 2011.
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What Makes This Ex-Undercover Boss Different? Love (and a Book)
Two years ago, Joel Manby, CEO of Herschend Family Entertainment, went incognito into his company's amusement parks on Undercover Boss. This month, he released Love Works, a guide to effective business leadership. And unlike some bosses, it's clear he really gets it.
Cheap Thrills: 5 Ways to Save Money at the Amusement Park
Seasonal amusement parks are gearing up for another few months of fun, thrills, fried decadence and wallet gouging. However, with a little planning and research, you can enjoy the first three without the last one.
Amusement-Park Stock Battle: Six Flags vs. Cedar Fair
If you haven't had enough of roller coasters after the ups and downs of the stock market this month, you might consider adding an amusement-park operator to your portfolio. Between Six Flags and Cedar Fair, which stock has the potential to deliver the smoothest ride for investors?
Don't Let Roller Coasters Take You for a Ride
How do you deal with a thief that's 230 feet tall and robs you at 80 miles per hour? Hordes of Americans will descend on amusement parks this weekend, so this is a good time to remind everyone of Murphy's Law of Roller Coasters: If your stuff can get loose, it generally will.
Can Harry Potter Work Magic for Beleaguered Theme Parks?
With the unveiling of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal Studios Orlando has officially raised the bar for vacation attractions in summer 2010. The bold move is only one of many strategies that theme parks are using to turn around an industry that has been brutalized by the recession.
