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Freshwater Oasis is now open at Discovery Cove in Orlando

By | July 4, 2012

Now open at Discovery Cove in Orlando is Freshwater Oasis, an allnew attraction featuring wading adventures and face-to-face encounters with playful otters and curious marmosets. Designed with a rainforest canopy above and sparkling-clear springs below, Freshwater Oasis is a natural fit within Discovery Cove’s tropical atmosphere. Guests can relax, explore and swim in the waterfilled […]

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CNL lifestyle properties acquires one of South Florida’s largest water parks

By | July 3, 2012

ORLANDO, Fla. — CNL Lifestyle Properties, Inc., a real estate investment trust, has acquired Rapids Water Park. The 30-acre family water park, located in West Palm Beach, Fla., contains one of the largest and most diverse collections of water attractions in the United States including: 35 water slides and thrill rides, a 25,000-square-foot wave pool, […]

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Kings Dominion celebrates July 4th by honoring our nation’s heroes with “Military Days”

By | July 2, 2012

DOSWELL, VA. — Kings Dominion is the perfect place to celebrate America’s birthday! Starting on Tuesday, July 3rd and continuing until Wednesday, July 4th, the park will host Military Days, honoring our military heroes who serve and protect our country. The holiday activities will include a moment of silence each day, a 15-minute July 4th […]

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Cal Expo lights up the sky at the Independence Day Pyrospectacular

By | July 2, 2012

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California Expo, home to the California State Fair, is hosting the 13th annual Sacramento Independence Pyrospectacular Celebration. The event, produced in collaboration with the City and County of Sacramento, is touted as being the largest-scale fireworks display in the area. This is the 13th annual July 4 fireworks celebration. Along with the […]

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SeaWorld San Diego celebrates the Fourth with nighttime shows

By | July 2, 2012

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — SeaWorld will celebrate the Fourth of July with the “Independence Day Fireworks Spectacular,” an extended display set to patriotic music, at 9:30 p.m. July 4, 2012. During the rest of Summer Nights at SeaWorld, guests may enjoy the park’s fireworks display, “Into the Blue,” which caps off an evening full of […]

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Knott’s Berry Farm celebrates the Fourth with a tribute to armed forces

By | July 2, 2012

BUENA PARK, Calif. — Knott’s Berry Farm and all three Southern California Knott’s Soak City water parks — Palm Springs, San Diego and Buena Park will be offering FREE admission to active and retired United States Military personnel July 2-6 as part of their Tribute to the Armed Forces Program. Additionally, active and retired members […]

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SeaWorld Orlando celebrates Independence Day

By | July 2, 2012

ORLANDO, Fla. — Celebrate the Fourth of July at SeaWorld Orlando. In addition to Summer Nights special nighttime shows, an extended set of Reflections fireworks will blast off starting with a special pre-show at 9:30 p.m. at Bayside Stadium. An extraordinary performance by the Navy Band Southeast’s Wind Ensemble, a 40-piece band performing a variety […]

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Celebrate America at Kennywood Amusement Park

By | June 29, 2012

West Mifflin, Pa. — Kennywood, America’s finest traditional amusement park, invites guests to join in the fun at Celebrate America, beginning Saturday, June 30, and continuing through Thursday, July 5, 2012. Join our week long salute to the red, white and blue with special events and entertainment, craft vendors and fireworks every night! Celebrate America […]

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Legoland Florida celebrates its first Fourth of July with Red, Brick and Boom

By | June 29, 2012

Winter Haven, Fla. — Legoland Florida celebrates with a bang this Fourth of July with its first Independence Day festivities, Red, Brick and Boom. Central Florida’s newest theme park will celebrate with four nights of family fun and fireworks, July 4–7, 2012. But, this isn’t a typical fireworks show. Legoland Florida’s special glasses turn ordinary […]

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Splash Radio welcomes new users

By | June 28, 2012

The World Waterpark Association and it’s partner, Clear Marketing Concepts, would like to thank all of the park facilities that are using Splash Radio in their facilities this season! Splash radio recognizes the following parks that joined the program in 2012: Aqua Adventure / Fremont, Calif. Bad Königshofen Family Aquatic Center / Arlington, Texas Golfland […]

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