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	Defining the UK’s theme parks
		Pinning down the definition of the term “theme park” is always a topic that will enliven debate, here’s my attempt to try and define the concept of a theme park more clearly, however before I begin it may be worth to note that my writing is biased towards the UK parks.
		A “theme park” must also be of a relatively large scale and include adequate amenities to support day visitors, including catering and retail outlets, as well as guest facilities such as toilets, storage lockers, trained medical staff and cash machines.
		Theme park on the other hand is something where themeing is heavily presented troughout the park, it could appear as several different lands or just almost every ride in the park would be decorated to suit the overall atmosphere of the park (take wild west for example).
	www.ultimaterollercoaster.com /forums/cgi/forum2.cgi?read=22334 (3074 words)

	Amusement park Summary
		The nation's first modern theme park was born and would dramatically alter the future of the amusement park industry, despite the skepticism it faced at its beginning.
		Theme park visitors are certainly not completely fooled by the content of the fictitious utopias that they experience, but, for a few hours or days, they can safely forget their age, social status, and duties without feeling silly or guilty.
		Amusement parks were the historical precursors to modern theme parks as well as the more traditional midway arcades and rides at county and state fairs (in the United States).
	www.bookrags.com /Amusement_park (3574 words)

	Planetrooms.com - theme parks vacation ideas
		The haunted house is an exciting, dark alternative to the otherwise fast-paced action of the theme park.
		Each park's haunted house varies in style and intensity, but if you stay open to the experience you just may be surprised, if not terrified, at what you'll find!
		Park attendance increased by 35% in the first four months of the monorail's unveiling.
	www.planetrooms.com /vacationideas/theme.htm (325 words)

	Travel List : Overseas Adventure Parks / Theme Parks Worldwide
		The park was the brainchild of the Gelis family who, for generations, toured France with their fairs and circuses.
		Not really a major theme park, but if you are hooked on mazes you might want to visit Labyrinthus in France.
		Theme Park Holidays launched in 2002 as a tour operator specialising purely in holidays to Disney & Universal theme parks in California, Florida and Europe.
	www.travel-lists.co.uk /lk2park.html (2200 words)

	Henrico County - Recreation and Parks - Names & Places in Henrico (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		The park had a small zoo, games were played for adults and children, and the lake was used for winter and summer water sports.
		Warrick Park, probably named after the vanished 18th century town of Warrick on the opposite bank of the James, was developed as a "summer resort" for Richmonders in the latter 19th century.
		The park itselve, located about four miles downstream from the port of Rocketts, was owned and operated by Warwick Park Transportation Company, which had erected a pavilion and other accomodationss for picnicers.
	www.co.henrico.va.us /rec/namelist.htm (7627 words)

	The World's Best Amusement Parks - Forbes.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Amusement parks such as Coney Island, the pier at Santa Monica and even the Atlantic City boardwalk have become iconic symbols of Americana because of their blend of outdoorsy wholesomeness combined with adrenaline thrills, and unhealthy (but tasty) fast food.
		Parks are a growing industry, and U.S. parks account for only 54% of the worldwide revenue that, according to New York-based consultant Wilkofsky Gruen Associates, totaled $19 billion in 2001.
		Many parks offer package deals (with deeper savings on their Web sites), and few people may realize that the cost of a season pass is often just a few dollars more than the price of a one-day ticket.
	www.forbes.com /lists/2002/03/21/0321feat.html (702 words)

	Theme Weddings . . . Victorian, Medieval, Renaissance, Elizabethan, Scottish, Halloween
		Regardless of what theme a couple chooses, there are several aspects which run through every theme wedding, making the whole affair one unified event.
		Once the theme is set and the location is found, it is time to generate a guest list and pick out invitations.
		Themes can be connected to a particular season or holiday, such as autumn or Halloween.
	www.hudsonvalleyweddings.com /guide/theme.htm (1552 words)

	ETPCA: The Nominees
		British favourites Alton Towers and Blackpool Pleasure Beach are to stand the test against Italian Miribilandia and Walibi World, the park formerly known as Six Flags Holland.
		‘Best Water Park’ is mostly dominated by water parks that form part of a larger resort, as has been the trend for theme park companies in recent years.
		The board have nominated five parks that they feel deserve a chance in the spotlight for the ‘Hidden Gem’ award, dedicated to great parks that are underrated or simply ignored by the general public.
	www.themeparkinsider.com /columns/ben/165.cfm (846 words)

	Florida Theme Parks (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		The Orlando area is the undisputed capital of theme parks on the planet.
		Gatorland® is a theme park and wildlife preserve, combining 'Old Florida' charm with new exhibits and entertainment.
		Silver Springs is a 350-acre nature theme park surrounding the headwaters of the beautiful Silver Springs River.
	www.viator.com /Florida/theme/Florida-Theme-Parks/d276-stheme (617 words)

	NRDC: Parks, Forests and Wildlands Links
		Raincoast Conservation Society - Dedicated to the conservation of the temperate rainforests of the mainland coast of British Columbia and their wild inhabitants.
		National Parks and Conservation Association - Information on national parks and what is being done to protect them.
		Parks and History Association - From Acadia and Antietam to Yosemite and Zion, this site's online galleries let you visually explore and learn about our national parks.
	www.nrdc.org /reference/topics/parks.asp (810 words)

	NBC: Parks legacy lost on no one - Race in America - MSNBC.com
		In terms of the group of people that are there, there is this huge list of speakers, from people who weren’t even on the list of scheduled speakers like Senator Hillary Clinton to Louis Farrakhan, the head of the Nation of Islam.
		In an interview that Parks gave when she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, she was asked if she was happy.
		How Rosa Parks is just one person and that while she may have been the match to light the civil rights movement - there is still much more to be done.
	www.msnbc.msn.com /id/9899087 (1206 words)

	directopedia : Directory : Recreation : Theme Parks
		The temporary (often annual) amusement park with mobile rides etc. is called a funfair or carnival.
		Even older is the Oktoberfest which is not only a beer festival but also provides a lot of amusement park features, dating back to 1810, when the first event was held in Munich, Germany.
		Theme and amusement parks in the United States
	www.directopedia.org /directory/Recreation-Theme_Parks.shtml (2099 words)

	Oceanography Theme Page
		Below are the CLN "Theme Pages" which focus on specific topics within oceanography.
		CLN's theme pages are collections of useful Internet educational resources within a narrow curricular topic and contain links to two types of information.
		The list of topics remains visible throughout the lesson so that students can remain on track.
	www.cln.org /cgi-bin/linkto.cgi?http://www.cln.org/themes/oceanography.html (1642 words)

	Smoother ride for theme park owners - CNBC TV - MSNBC.com
		After the rough ride that started with the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, theme parks are looking for a rebound in traffic this summer.
		As temperatures rise, the nation's theme parks are hoping for a rebound in summer attendance.
		With nearly one-third of revenues coming from theme parks, the Walt Disney Company is hoping to see the biggest payoff.
	www.msnbc.msn.com /id/5443972 (527 words)

	Theme Parks Resources Recreation Listings
		Theme Parks Resources - List of British theme parks Notable British theme parks, which are vastly bigger than the fairground and are not mobile, include; Chessington World of Adventures, Alton Towers and Thorpe Park.Many carnivals also have an associated funfair (or fun fair) with a number of amusement rides and sidestalls.
		In America a smaller or non-permanent funfair is called a carnival in contrast to the permanent amusement park.The Carnival Season is a holiday period during the two weeks before the traditional Christian fasting of Lent.
		A circus is held in an oval or circular arena with tiered seating around its circumference; in the case of traveling circuses this location is most often a large tent.
	www.recreationlistings.com /142/Theme_Parks_Resources (227 words)

	Links, Amusement Park Safety, Universal Studios, Disney - Orlando Personal Injury Attorneys, Kissimmee
		At Disney-MGM Studios, a 16-year-old British girl collapsed from a heart attack in July after repeatedly riding the Tower of Terror, which drops riders in pitch darkness in a simulated elevator failure.
		And all of the major theme parks employ engineers and maintenance crews that inspect and repair rides, records show.
		At their annual meetings, state officials and the park operators have concluded their discussions of mishaps by blaming most accidents on "patron error," meeting minutes show.
	www.attorneystrialgroup.com /florida_theme_park_accidents.html (1354 words)

	Travel - WebTripleT.com
		Disneyland is considered to be the first Theme Park, a type of amusement park where rides, shows and attractions are organized and decorated around themes instead of being separately designed and decorated entities.In 1897, Steeplechase Park, the first of three significant amusement parks opened at Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York.
		An example of a roller coaster, one of the staples of modern amusement parks.During the 1970s, the theme park industry started to mature as a combination of revitalized traditional amusement parks and new ventures funded by larger corporations emerged.
		Regional parks such as Cedar Point and Kings Island, popular amusement parks in Ohio, moved towards the more modern theme park-concept as well as rotating new [oller coasters and modern thrill rides.
	www.webtriplet.com /Travel.html (5268 words)

	Top Ten Theme Parks - HotelsByCity
		Everything in Texas is big and their top theme park is no exception.
		The Paramount Canada’s Wonderland is an amazing theme park that claims to have the greatest variety of roller coasters than any other park in North America.
		This theme park is definitely geared towards those less than five feet.
	www.hotelsbycity.net /top10/themeparks (944 words)

	"Golden Ears" Survey (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		On the eve of the actual 50th anniversary of Disneyland (July 17, 2005), Disney celebrates 50 years of theme park magic by announcing the results of a national consumer survey, conducted by independent research firm, Directive Analytics, that reveals what America loves most about Disneyland in California and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.
		Respondents identified “sharing the experience with family and friends” (48 percent) as the most endearing aspect of Disney theme parks.
		Space Mountain raced at the speed of light to the top of the popularity list (63 percent) to narrowly surpass Pirates of the Caribbean (62 percent) as the most popular Disney theme parks attraction among survey respondents, while the 999 “happy haunts” of the Haunted Mansion placed third (49 percent).
	www.themeparks.com /dland/goldenears.htm (1209 words)

	Theme Parks
		Many theme parks are seasonal and closed in Winter, and some re-open for a special event or holiday - such as Halloween.
		Silverwood Theme Park and Boulder Beach Water Park - in Silverwood (N of Coeur d'Alene); 200 acre Victorian turn-of-the-century amusement and theme park
		Park's attractions include Mamba, a steel hypercoaster and Camp Snoopy, a section for the whole family.
	www.partyguideonline.com /attractions/themeparks.html (5516 words)

	Amusement park at AllExperts
		Amusement parks evolved in Europe from Pleasure Gardens which used to exist for the recreation of the people, while charging a fee.
		Notable British theme parks, which are vastly bigger than the fairground and are not mobile, include; Chessington World of Adventures, Alton Towers, Thorpe Park and Drayton Manor.
		* Luna Park, multiple locations in Australia modeled after the original Luna Park at Coney Island; the Melbourne park is known for its historic scenic railway.
	en.allexperts.com /e/a/am/amusement_park.htm (2164 words)

	Water Quality Theme Page
		This CLN theme page provide curricular and instructional resources on the associated topic of floods.
		The Ministry of Lands, Parks and Housing of British Columbia maintains a meta-list of links to information and resources relating to groundwater in the Province.
		Lessons are suitable for both middle and high school students, encourage inquiry and collaboration into the investigation of water quality, and explore the following content areas: pH, temperature, dissolved oxygen, nitrates/phosphates, and macroinvertebrate surveys.
	www.cln.org /themes/water.html (1771 words)

	Southern California Theme Parks
		Anaheim is the theme park capital of California.
		This 128-acre park is brimming with more than 40 "kid-powered" rides, shows and attractions.
		While vacationing at theme parks is sure to be fun for the entire family, it's up to the adults to formulate a game plan before hitting the coasters and carousels.
	www.viator.com /Los-Angeles/poi/Southern-California-Theme-Parks/d645-stheme (563 words)

	Theme Park Insider
		As mentioned many months ago it has been mentioned to bee by a park employee (Who works within the maintenance dept. in Jurassic Park) that track is already being laid for a new coaster where the Robotic Dinosaur interaction area used to be.
		Disney's been fighting an attempt by the city of Anheim to clear the way for an affordable housing project near the theme parks, in the city's designated resort district.
		The Orlando park announced this week that its killer whale Taima gave birth on Monday afternoon in SeaWorld Stadium.
	www.themeparkinsider.com (894 words)

	MM Dmoz : Recreation : Theme Parks : Legoland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Park guide, accommodation and dining information, and directions.
		Legoland California - Reader ratings and reviews for the attractions and restaurants in the Carlsbad park.
		Official Legoland: Günzburg - Planned opening for park in Germany for summer 2002.
	www.macmusic.org /links/dmoz.php?/Recreation/Theme_Parks/Legoland (281 words)

	JS Online: Theme Parks See Crowds After Attacks
		Universal's Islands of Adventure park and SeaWorld Orlando was only about half full, according to guests and workers.
		Workers and tourists at all the theme parks said attendance was the best it has been since the attacks, which raised concerns about airline safety and kept droves of visitors from flying.
		This weekend was considered an important test of what to expect for the rest of the year for Florida's attractions and theme parks, economic engines of the state's $50.7 billion tourism industry.
	www.jsonline.com /news/attack/ap/sep01/ap-attacks-theme-p092201.asp (519 words)

	Counterbias: Charles C. Boycott and America's Christian Right
		Charles C. Boycott was a British soldier before becoming an estate agent for the Earl of Erne in County Mayo, Ireland.
		AFA’s laundry list of charges against PandG was extensive: recruiting the best workers (even if they’re gay), helping repeal a Cincinnati city charter ordinance that prevented the city council from enacting any laws that would recognize gays and lesbians and, thereby, help PandG recruit and retain the best employees.
		The common theme in all AFA boycotts – and Focus on the Family’s and Traditional Values Coalition’s mission – can be easily summarized: gay and lesbian Americans don’t count, at all.
	www.counterbias.com /314.html (1751 words)

	USA Theme Parks and on the Hit List
		USA 2k1 is the ultimate website and theme park experience.
		Along with the reviews there will be pictures and great guides on where to stay, and how to get to the park from the UK, perfect for the British visitors to the site.
		Giving a member of the British Public’s views on the theme parks, they are all bound to be entertaining.
	www.pressbox.co.uk /Detailed/1715.html (167 words)

	Zoocheck Canada Inc. - Programs & Projects - Zoo Check - Zoo list (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		The following list comprises facilities and individuals who maintain wild animals in captivity on a permanent basis for public display purposes.
		The list includes zoos, aquariums, municipal and provincial wildlife displays, waterfowl parks, deer parks, reptile houses, insectariums, rehabilitation centers and sanctuaries who maintain permanent captives, science centers, private menageries, and other kinds of animal collections, but does not include individuals who keep exotic animals for personal amusement.
		If you know of any facilities which have closed down and should be deleted, or new facilities to be added, please notify Zoocheck Canada.
	www.zoocheck.com /programs/zoocheck/zoolist.shtml (105 words)

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