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SeaWorld Death

2010-03-01T15:00:57Z

A SeaWorld trainer tosses a fish to a killer whale during the first show after a trainer was killed by an orca at the theme park three days earlier in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010. More than 2,000 people watched killer whales perform Saturday at SeaWorld for the first time since one of the orcas dragged a trainer to her death underwater in front of horrified spect...

ESPN The Weekend at Walt Disney World

2010-03-01T10:31:05Z

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - FEBRUARY 27: In this handout photo provided by Disney, Olympic Gold Medal-winning gymnast Shawn Johnson poses with Minnie Mouse at Walt Disney World, Texas quarterback Colt McCoy trades high-fives with fans as he arrives for the Home Depot ESPNU College Football Awards in

2009-12-08T18:02:01Z

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - DECEMBER 06: In this handout photo provided by Disney, Actor Logan Miller, who plays rocker Tripp Campbell on the Disney XD comedy series "I'm In The Band," poses on Main Street U.S.A. at the Magic Kingdom December ...

New York City Buys Historic Coney Island Tract From Developer

2009-11-12T11:31:39Z

NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 12: The historic Cyclone roller coaster stands at the Coney Island amusement park November 12, 2009 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. After years of blight, city officials have agreed to purchase seven acres of real estate in Coney Island for around $96 million...

disneyland paris xmas launch 2

2009-11-09T18:31:39Z

Shannen Doherty The Disneyland Magic Christmas Season Launch at Disneyland Resort Paris Paris, France - 07.11.09

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Disneyland Paris Magic Christmas Season Launch

2009-11-07T20:32:11Z

PARIS - NOVEMBER 07: 'Show Five Live' tv presenters Melinda Messenger (R) and Kate Walsh attend the Disneyland Magic Christmas Season Launch at Disneyland Resort Paris on November 7, 2009 in NYC council votes to turn Coney Island beachfront area into year-round entertainment complex</div><div><p>The New York City Council has approved Mayor Michael Bloomberg's ...

New water park attractions around the country

2010-02-26T21:02:32Z

<div id="subtitle">New water park attractions around the country</div><div><p>Theme parks and water parks have opened a variety of new water rides and other aquatic attractions to keep visitors cool this summer. Here are some highlights compiled by the International Association of Amusement Park...

Healthy Road Trip and Vacation Snack Tips

2010-03-05T11:11:59Z

Taking a family vacation, a business trip and or long car trip can wreak havoc on your diet. If you don't plan ahead it is very likely you could be snacking on chips, eating fast food, ice cream and snacking on candy bars and soda for a few days. With the ease high sugar foods available at gas stations or the appeal of saving time by buying an extra-large pizza after a day at the theme park, making healthy choices while away from home can be a challenge. Eating whole grains, fruits and veget...