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Disney World is a lot of things, but cheap? You're dreaming if you think you can bring a "tight budget" with you to the theme park. Well, dream on... and see how far you can stretch your dollar at Disney World's Magic Kingdom theme park!
It's Texas Hold 'Em time among Southern California's top tier tourist attractions. SeaWorld (which company owns and operates a theme park in San Antonio) went all in with Aquatica San Diego, that 32-acre water park which officially opened to the public this past Saturday in Chula Vista, CA.
Every time our car would ascend high into the air and then over the top of the Ferris Wheel, I would say, "Weeeeeee!" and then "Look how beautiful!" and point to the rides below. I was trying to assuage his fear, though he didn't seem to have any. Now, it's me who gets light-headed.
Iginio Straffi's journey to becoming an entertainment mogul began with drawing comics at six years old and selling them to friends. Today, Straffi is best known as the creator of the Winx Club, an animated action/fantasy series.
From theme parks where dreams come to life to amusement parks that take your breath away, spending quality family time together has the potential for being quite taxing. Here are some polite suggestions for making your vacation memorable... in a positive way.
The weekend after Thanksgiving marks the beginning of one of the best times for travel bargains.
Don't limit yourself to just traditional fair fare: With vendors pushing the limits of what can be deep- fried -- from Coke to ribs -- sizzling new frontiers await. Join the festivities at these blue-ribbon-worthy state fairs.
Mickey Mouse has competition: The rising star of the theme-park industry is an English boy with round spectacles and a scar on his forehead.
It is July, a few summers back, at Paramount's Kings Dominion theme park near Richmond, Va. And as Patrick the Starfish, SpongeBob SquarePants' best cartoon friend, I am the goofy hero of the afternoon.
New-this-summer amusement park rides around the world that we think will be worth the wait in those mind-numbing lines.
America's theme parks will be crowded once again this season, and perhaps it is time for some of the attractions there to reflect the political turmoil in which our nation finds itself.
I've always had a thing for theme parks and their less-glorious cousins, amusement parks, the carnival midway, and others of such ilk. Partially, and perhaps simply, it's because they're fun places to be. There's a darker side, though, and I confess that's the real attraction for me.
Although the Central Florida theme park was built with families in mind, many parents still debate whether they should take this type of vacation with babies and/or toddlers. With these tips, your visit can go smoothly.
No wonder there's a trace of lament in the Mona Lisa's smile.
When we as adults can accept our need for play, then our society can begin its inevitable shift towards a more playful future.
If you think Walt Disney World is the perfect place to visit during Christmas break while school is out of session, you're not alone. But that isn't to say that you shouldn't visit Walt Disney World at Christmas: It can be a wonderful time to visit. 
