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The Amusement Parks of My Childhood
Where these amusement parks once stood, we now have luxury condos, luxury townhouses and luxury hi-rises. Continue reading
Theme Parks: The Unusual, the Outrageous and the Outright Awful
Weird theme parks, past, present and future. Continue reading
How Amusement Parks Became Theme Parks
It took another wave of prosperity, the one following WWII, to start a new flurry of amusement park openings. Continue reading
Posted in History, History of Amusement Parks
Tagged amusement parks, Disney, Disneyland, Freedomland, history, Holidayi World, Knott's Berry Farm, theme parks, travel
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American Pioneers of Amusement, Part 2: The Fearless Frogman, a Collector of Human Oddities and a Roller Coaster Engineer
One built amusement parks, one added the side show and one created the coasters. Continue reading
American Pioneers of Amusement, Part 1
The creator of Steeplechase Park and the man who gave the Ferris wheel its name. Continue reading
The Early Rides: Lots of Thrills and Surely Some Spills
Race around Coney Island on the Steeplechase and experience the Blowhole Theater. Continue reading
Amusement Parks: The First, the Oldest and the Long Gone
The creation of amusement parks began in earnest in the last 19th century. Changes in society in the U.S. were creating a new customer base. Continue reading
Posted in History, Uncategorized
Tagged amusement parks, Atlantic City, Bakken, Cedar Point, Coney Island, Dreamland, history, Lake Compounce, Sea Lion Park, Steel Pier, Steeplechase Park
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This Ain’t No Disney
Photos from Universal Studios, Island of Adventure and Loews Portofino Bay Hotel Continue reading
Posted in Travel
Tagged amusement parks, Florida, Harry Potter, Loews Hotels, Orlando, simpsons, theme parks, travel, Universal
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