Theme Park

• Excessive rain creates ‘really challenging’ conditions for summertime Halifax businesses

  As rainy conditions persist, several outdoor-oriented businesses in the Halifax area are experiencing lower turnout and sales than in previous years.

  Canada

  Jul 5, 2023
  
• Calaway Park celebrating long-awaited 4 decade milestone

  After two years of pandemic restrictions and limitations, a Calgary theme park is finally commemorating a major milestone.

  Lifestyle

  Jun 25, 2022
  
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• Travel Tuesday: Tips to make your theme park trip a dream, not a nightmare

  A solid plan can keep you out of long lineups and keep stress levels low. Here's what you need to know.

  Aug 14, 2018
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• Marineland theme park founder John Holer dies at 83

  John Holer, the founder of the Marineland theme park in Niagara Falls, Ont., has died at the age of 83.

  Canada

  Jun 24, 2018
• OSPCA denies claims of malicious prosecution in Marineland lawsuit

  The OSPCA says a lawsuit by Marineland alleging the organization targeted the theme park to boost fundraising and appease animal activists is an abuse of process.

  Canada

  Jan 5, 2018
• Animaland gets new lease on life

  Charlene Wilkins and her husband Tom are among the first to enjoy a brand new campsite with old-school roots.

  May 21, 2017
• La Ronde unveils first virtual reality roller coaster in Canada

  La Ronde unveiled the first virtual reality roller coaster in Canada. Global's Kelly Greig was on the maiden voyage - and made it out alive.

  Canada

  May 11, 2016
• Billion dollar Marvel, Cartoon Network theme park to open in Dubai

  Dubai will soon have a one-stop destination for families whose tastes run from Spider-Man to velociraptors to the Powerpuff Girls.

  Entertainment

  Apr 24, 2016
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• 60 years ago, Walt Disney unveiled an elaborate theme park called Disneyland

  On July 16, 1955, Associated Press reporter Bob Thomas wrote a story about the opening of Disneyland. Sixty years later, the AP has made this report available.

  Lifestyle

  Jul 16, 2015
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• WATCH: Bungee cord on amusement park ride snaps moments before it begins

  Cellphone video captured on Wednesday shows one of the bungee cords of a thrill ride snap just before its passengers were set to be launched.

  World

  Jul 10, 2015