Last Updated: 10:15 PM, November 18, 2009 Posted: 10:15 PM, November 18, 2009 Ahoy, Coney Island! The city is looking at three sites around the neighborhood that could one day become a new commuter ferry's port o' call. "Finding...

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...present Florida Forever program. Of the 2 million acres preserved statewide, the most visible use of Florida Forever funds in Polk County is Cypress Gardens , where the state purchased development rights to protect the core of the gardens.

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...Splash Country operates from Memorial Day through Labor Day. For more information, visit http://www. dollywoodssplashcountry.com. Media: Contact Dollywood Public Relations Manager Pete Owens at 865-428-9486 or by email at...

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It's also an issue for other theme parks throughout the country: Universal Orlando Resort is making available more sanitizer. Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. , installed advisory signs and hand sanitizers in restrooms, according to a...

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...World facelift will be biggest in park's history Walt Disney World is about to embark on a sweeping facelift for the Fantasyland section of the Magic Kingdom , in what the resort calls the biggest overhaul in the theme park's 38-year...

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...on fliers that list park hours and show times. In all, more than 60 bulk hand sanitizer dispensers have been added at Disney World and Disneyland in Anaheim , Calif. The health precautions are the most visible steps taken by any of...

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NEW YORK - The historic and mostly dormant Coney Island amusement park district in New York City will be revived by next summer with some new attractions, Mayor Michael Bloomberg and developer Joseph Sitt said Thursday. The city purchased...

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Real EstateCity's plan for great and gaudy future Coney Island make it brighter on the boardwalk City's plan for great and gaudy future Coney Island make it brighter on the boardwalk Friday, November 13th 2009, 4:00 AM A...

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...symptoms can be referred to a park's first-aid center for medical assistance. Other theme parks, such as Universal Orlando Resort and Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. , say they are following similar measures, working closely with the...

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Reuters top ten news stories delivered to your inbox each day. NYC to buy land to revive Coney Island amusements NEW YORK (Reuters) - After years of blight, the future of New York 's Coney Island historic amusement park brightened on...

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...it's tough climbing that ladder and stringing lights all over the house for Christmas? At least you're not hanging the ornaments at Mall of America. Comments are moderated, and will not appear on this Web log until approved. Your e-mail...

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Escape from Adventure Island Marks Second Wii ™ Title from JumpStart™ Trusted JumpStart Brand Expands Presence on Hottest Console for Kids TORRANCE , Calif. - JumpStart ® continues to make its mark in the gaming space, announcing today the...

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...WIRE)--JumpStart® continues to make its mark in the gaming space, announcing today the release of its second Wii ™ title-Escape from Adventure Island -for kids age 5-9 years old. Coming on the heels of the successful September 1st...

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...are very aware of their responsibilities for maintaining a healthy environment." Busch Entertainment, which is responsible for parks like SeaWorld in Orlando and Busch Gardens in Tampa , had a similar response. "We are monitoring...

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...honored Dollywood for Best Shows, which includes the park's lineup of holiday entertainment. Dollywood's live stage shows feature Dollywood 's Babes in Toyland , Christmas in the Smokies, O' Holy Night , 'Twas the Night Before Christmas,...

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...its traditional botanical gardens, water park, water ski Advertisement shows and concerts, but without the animal attractions and rides. Cypress Gardens had about 100 employees when it closed Wednesday, down from 700 to 800 in its heyday.

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WINTER HAVEN , Fla. - Cypress Gardens , which reigned as Florida 's grandest theme park in the days before Disney , has shut down while its owners try to sell the attraction. The 73-year-old park, known for water-skiing shows, lush flower...

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...gardens, water park, water ski shows and concerts, but without the animal attractions and rides. Cypress Gardens had about 100 employees when it closed Wednesday, down from 700 to 800 in its heyday. Guidelines: You share in the USA...

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