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Six Flags Ride Still Closed Following Roller Coaster Death
Rosy Esparza was apparently concerned that she wasn't properly fastened into her seat before her ride began on a Six Flags roller coaster Friday. That ride led to her tragic death when she fell out of her seat on the Texas Giant, which reaches a height of 153 feet. The ...
See Live Rocket Blast This Summer, Before Anti-Gravity Takes Over
Visitors to Florida's Kennedy Space Center have been lining up to see Space Shuttle Atlantis in a new $200 million exhibit that opened in June. But while traveling over 26 million miles, Atlantis' glory days are over and the circa-1976 space ship will never fly again. Still, ...French Vintage Carnival Rides Come To NYC
Courtesy Fete Paradiso
If you are a fan of carnival rides, history, or just good old-fashioned summer fun, take a ferry out to NYC's Governor's Island this summer for a festival of vintage Parisian rides and carousels. Billed as a museum meets amusement park, Fete Paradiso ...5 Ways To Preserve Your Travel Memories (That Don't Involve Photos)
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If you're an avid traveler, chances are you've experienced some type of fantastical sight, to which no photograph can ever do justice. Talent and camera quality have no bearing whatsoever on the ability to capture this moment, and so you resign yourself to ...Space Shuttle Atlantis Exhibit Honors 30-Year NASA Program
Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex Photo
Now open on Florida's Space Coast, the $100 million Space Shuttle Atlantis exhibit features over 60 interactive experiences and celebrates the people, passion and patriotism behind the shuttle program.
"It's true that there is ...Transformers Invade Orlando, Take No Prisoners
Universal Orlando
Ever think being part of an intergalactic battle to save the Earth might be an interesting day's work? Yes? Well head on over to Universal Studios Florida and help the Autobots fight off invading Decepticons at Transformers: The Ride, now open and ready ...Disney World Princess Races Not Just For Kids
Disney
A Disney World vacation is often high on the list of dream destinations for Mom, Dad and the kids; solo travelers; multi-generational families and others. Travelers often plan and budget years in advance to make it happen. But not all Disney World-oriented travel ...Massive Vegas Mall, Hotel, Casino Project To Be World's Largest
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Las Vegas is no stranger to over-the-top attractions, hosting a variety of them over the years. In a single day, travelers can see a volcano explode, ride a roller coaster in "New York," race cars, jump off the top of a hotel and more – in the ...I'm The Sucker Who Still Likes Travel Brochures
I'm a sucker for brochures. It makes no sense to plan one's vacation itinerary, even in part, based on what you see in the flyers and brochures you pick up in your hotel lobby or at a visitor's information office, but sometimes I do just that, and I suspect I'm not alone. By ...Can't Afford Trip To Antarctica? Maybe A Simulated Experience Will Do
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The idea of a trip to Antarctica is a bucket list item that few travelers have checked off. Tourism numbers are rising as Antarctica welcomes more visitors, but the cost to get there can be prohibitive. Now, Cruise ships head south to visit Antarctica more ...Amusement Park Ride Breaks Seven World Records, Inverted
As amusement park rides go, there are roller coasters and then there is the Gatekeeper, where riders sit as if on the wings of a plane 170 feet above ground. Experiencing sharp turns, inversions and rolls, Gatekeeper creates the feeling of weightlessness, sending riders ...
Video: China's Abandoned 'Wonderland'
The video above showcases an inside glimpse into what was supposed to be Asia's largest theme park, dubbed "Wonderland," in China, designed after California's Disneyland. Now, however, the park is being demolished 15 years after construction ceased. Business Insider ...
Photo Of The Day: A Magical Key West Night
This Photo of the Day, titled "A Magical Key West Night," comes from Gadling Flickr pool member Scott Sanders and was captured using a Nikon D40.
Scott's work here depicting Disney Magic docked in Key West, Florida, is also part of an extensive Disney Cruise Line ...International Adventure Guide 2013: Singapore
Contrary to popular belief, Singapore offers more than just skyscrapers and street food. In the last few years, the Asian city-state has transformed itself into a premiere destination for adventure and nature lovers. Singapore doesn't just have gardens; it is a city ...Souvenir Of The Week: Mold-A-Rama Figurines
Decades before the dawn of 3-D printing and resulting wonders like self-portrait gummy bears, Mold-a-Rama vending machines were pressing hot wax into tiny figurines delivered in seconds. These vintage contraptions still exist at zoos and other attractions, where ...Space Travel Update: What NASA Is Up To These Days
With the Space Shuttle program coming to an end and commercial space flight organizations providing service to the International Space Station, one might wonder what the people at NASA are doing these days. While we're not sure about other NASA facilities, Kennedy Space ...Disneyland Princesses Get Their Own, New Land
Disneyland Park in California will debut Fantasy Faire in March, a new interactive experience that gives guests a more personal experience with all the Disney princesses, all in one place. A natural expansion of Disneyland's Fantasyland, the addition has Disney princess ...Budget Guide 2013: Orlando
The notion that "Orlando" and "Budget" don't go well together has its basis in fact; theme parks are not a cheap day's outing. Admission alone can cost $100 per person without spending a dime on parking, food or souvenirs. Still, without trying all that hard, a good ...Budget Guide 2013: Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, Ohio, is known as both "Cowtown" and "The Biggest Small Town in America," nicknames that begin to shed light on the destination's Midwest charm mixed with big city amenities. Relative to other urban centers, the streets are safe and the people are friendly, ...LEGO Museum Exhibit Brings Travel To Children
The Strong National Museum in Rochester, New York, is an interactive, collections-based educational institution devoted to the study and exploration of play. Housing the world's most comprehensive collection of historical materials related to play in its National Museum ...
