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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Meet the Happiest Baristas on Earth
Disney will soon offer Starbucks locations at all six of its domestic theme parks, but don't expect the familiar green-aproned experience in the Magic Kingdom.
Disney's Leap-Day Venture: 24 Hours of Nonstop Magic
If you've ever wanted to spend a day at Disney World or Disneyland -- a whole day -- Feb. 29 is your chance. To celebrate the leap year, Disney will keep its flagship parks open 24 hours straight. That'll be a challenge for the House of Mouse -- and for Leap Day visitors' endurance.
10 Most Popular U.S. Summer Vacation Cities
When it's time for some R&R in the sun, Americans have a wealth of options. But based on summertime hotel room rentals, which one takes the crown? Orlando with its theme parks? New York with its culture? Washington with it's history? L.A. with its beaches? None of the above. Curious? Read on ...
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.
