Stories from September 2009

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September 1, 2009, 11:52 AM

Tuesday theme park news round-up*

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September 1, 2009, 3:28 PM

The new Disney afternoon parade...

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September 2, 2009, 10:13 AM

Happy 30th birthday to Disneyland's Big Thunder Mountain

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September 3, 2009, 7:40 AM

Cedar Point's new ride ain't Whyte Lightning, it's 'Shoot the Rapids'

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September 3, 2009, 3:30 PM

Theme park photo caption game

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September 4, 2009, 2:35 PM

Vote of the week: Paying extra for premium parking at a theme park?

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September 4, 2009, 11:13 PM

Legoland California to add a third gate

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September 6, 2009, 2:38 PM

Merlin looking to raise $3+ billion in IPO. Hmmm... what could it spend that on?

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September 7, 2009, 9:42 AM

Theme park cast member stories: Happy Labor Day

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September 7, 2009, 11:21 AM

Last day for Busch Gardens' Big Bad Wolf

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September 8, 2009, 1:59 PM

Universal Orlando's show director talks Halloween Horror Nights

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September 9, 2009, 12:32 PM

Should theme parks build kids' lands?

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September 9, 2009, 2:40 PM

Happy belated 40th birthday to Disneyland's Haunted Mansion

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September 10, 2009, 10:57 AM

Picking the right theme for kids' attractions: Or, how the newspaper industry's decline will affect theme parks

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September 11, 2009, 8:22 AM

Vote of the week: To EO or not to EO?

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September 12, 2009, 3:22 PM

No big surprises as Disney announces theme park expansions at D23

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September 14, 2009, 9:33 AM

Theme park cast member stories: To all my Brazilian girlfriends

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September 14, 2009, 9:36 PM

D23 Saturday Trip Report

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September 14, 2009, 9:39 PM

Shazam, an iPhone and the music of the Disneyland Resort

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September 15, 2009, 8:27 AM

Universal's Wizarding World of Harry Potter to open in Spring 2010, webcast confirms

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September 15, 2009, 9:55 PM

Universal's impending PR problem with the Wizarding World of Harry Potter

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September 16, 2009, 11:32 AM

'What do you mean I'm going *back* to Disney World?'

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September 17, 2009, 12:31 PM

What will Disney do?

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September 17, 2009, 6:34 PM

Halloween 2009: Six weeks, and counting...

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September 18, 2009, 11:57 AM

Xcelerator accident video leaked onto YouTube

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September 18, 2009, 12:17 PM

Vote of the week: Dude, where's my car?

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September 19, 2009, 12:06 PM

Ahoy there, mateys, and welcome to Talk Like a Pirate Day

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September 21, 2009, 6:08 AM

Theme park cast member stories: The Old Man and the Caribbean Sea

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September 21, 2009, 1:08 PM

Doing the math on Walt Disney World's free dining deal

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September 21, 2009, 6:55 PM

Kouzzina by Cat Cora is officially open

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September 22, 2009, 12:00 PM

Six Flags Over Georgia flooded

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September 22, 2009, 12:57 PM

Disney stops serving all-beef hot dogs

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September 23, 2009, 12:01 AM

Busch/Blackstone Open Thread

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September 23, 2009, 10:43 AM

SeaWorld without Shamu? Or could a clash of corporate cultures keep Merlin out of a Busch theme park deal?

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September 23, 2009, 3:44 PM

Epcot Food Fest will feature changes, new food items


September 23, 2009, 6:07 PM

Universal unveils a new 'Madagascar' dark ride... for its Singapore park

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September 23, 2009, 6:31 PM

Cypress Gardens closes its doors... again

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September 23, 2009, 9:17 PM

Kings Island/Cheez Whiz Open Thread

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September 24, 2009, 7:14 AM

Halloween Horror Nights: Ripped From the Silver Screen Preview

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September 24, 2009, 10:38 AM

Happy Guinness Day, theme park fans

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September 24, 2009, 2:27 PM

A first look inside the Walt Disney Family Museum

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September 24, 2009, 6:10 PM

Theme park visitors pick their favorite free drinks

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September 24, 2009, 10:22 PM

Overnight/early-morning news thread

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September 25, 2009, 7:13 AM

Vote of the week: Words or numbers?

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September 25, 2009, 3:51 PM

Opening night reports from Halloween events

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September 28, 2009, 6:15 AM

Good morning, theme park fans!

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September 28, 2009, 9:50 AM

Theme park cast member stories: Everyone loves a parade

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September 28, 2009, 10:20 AM

Disney knifes fan sites in the back; starts its own theme park blog

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September 28, 2009, 1:04 PM

Theme Park Interactivity 2.0: Building the next generation of attractions

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September 28, 2009, 9:09 PM

Overnight/early-morning open thread: The iPhone 3L (Lego) edition

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September 29, 2009, 6:23 AM

Keeping up with the Blog Flume

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September 29, 2009, 6:48 AM

Disney to offer free tickets to volunteers in 2010

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September 29, 2009, 12:45 PM

Space Mountain's 'Ghost Galaxy' highlights HalloweenTime at Disneyland

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September 29, 2009, 5:34 PM

10 volunteer opportunities you won't find on Disney's list*

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September 30, 2009, 6:27 AM

A frightful start to the day

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September 30, 2009, 11:00 AM

Yes, Disneyland really was a lot more crowded this summer


September 30, 2009, 7:42 PM

What new street food would you like to see at your favorite theme park?

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September 30, 2009, 7:55 PM

Is Comcast buying Universal?

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