Stories from October 2009

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October 1, 2009, 10:24 AM

Happy 38th birthday, Walt Disney World!

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October 1, 2009, 11:24 AM

Top new attractions at a Comcast-owned Universal theme park

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October 1, 2009, 12:43 PM

Disney World revives free hotel/ticket offer


October 2, 2009, 7:14 AM

Vote of the week: A 'Treehouse of Horror' ride at Universal's theme parks?

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October 2, 2009, 2:21 PM

WSJ: Busch/Blackstone deal near

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October 2, 2009, 4:28 PM

Weekend open thread: More theme park Halloween events

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October 5, 2009, 6:35 AM

2009 Busch Gardens Williamsburg Howl-O-Scream Review

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October 5, 2009, 9:21 AM

Theme park cast member stories: The end-of-the-season shopping spree

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October 5, 2009, 1:06 PM

How the new government rules on consumer news reporting will affect Theme Park Insider

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October 5, 2009, 2:18 PM

Ed Grier out as President at Disneyland

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October 5, 2009, 8:42 PM

What's up with the Blackstone/Busch Entertainment deal?

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October 6, 2009, 6:22 AM

Fright Fest at Six Flags Great America

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October 6, 2009, 3:51 PM

Theme park T-shirt of the day

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October 7, 2009, 9:17 AM

Blackstone Group buys the SeaWorld and Busch Gardens theme park chain for $2.3 billion+

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October 7, 2009, 9:53 PM

Just how good was the Busch deal for Blackstone?

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October 8, 2009, 9:07 AM

Disney, Busch launch new sites for theme park fans

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October 8, 2009, 12:07 PM

Pecos Bill and the Prisoner's Dilemma

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October 8, 2009, 9:21 PM

New Orleans' Nickelodeon park moves closer to reality. But what about success?

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October 8, 2009, 10:25 PM

Good morning, theme park fans!

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October 9, 2009, 9:30 AM

Disney giving free movie tickets to theme park guests

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October 9, 2009, 10:13 AM

Vote of the week: The emerging Blackstone theme park empire

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October 12, 2009, 10:25 AM

Theme park cast member stories: The lightning capital of America

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October 12, 2009, 2:50 PM

Disney hotel veteran George Kalogridis tapped as new President of Disneyland

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October 12, 2009, 4:08 PM

Epcot's International Food & Wine Festival's Party for the Senses features some changes this year

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October 12, 2009, 4:15 PM

Why did some theme parks succeed this year, while so many others failed?

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October 13, 2009, 9:24 AM

Who's in the mood for some barbecue?

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October 13, 2009, 10:55 AM

Should Disney bring hard-ticket holiday parties to Disneyland Park?

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October 13, 2009, 2:01 PM

News on a possible Universal Studios sale could come as early as tomorrow

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October 14, 2009, 11:00 AM

Six tips for enjoying a theme park in the rain

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October 14, 2009, 11:49 AM

Walt Disney World unveils new ride at Epcot

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October 14, 2009, 7:53 PM

Theme park news open thread: Wrapping up the evening with dessert

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October 15, 2009, 7:11 AM

Universal Studios Florida worker falls on Revenge of the Mummy ride


October 15, 2009, 12:34 PM

2010 will be another 'put-up-or-shut-up' year for theme parks

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October 15, 2009, 8:46 PM

Up, up and away....

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October 16, 2009, 9:52 AM

Vote of the week: Which theme park company should build a new park in Orlando?

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October 18, 2009, 9:15 PM

New on the site: Silver Dollar City

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October 19, 2009, 8:40 AM

Theme park cast member stories: When I didn't keep my hands and arms inside the boat at all times

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October 19, 2009, 11:38 AM

Habitat for Humanity, Orlando Build - Sign up now!

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October 19, 2009, 4:18 PM

More theme park cuteness: Baby giraffes at Walt Disney World

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October 20, 2009, 10:53 AM

Planning a stay at a Walt Disney World, Disneyland or Universal Orlando hotel soon?

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October 20, 2009, 11:41 AM

Attendance continues down at Universal Orlando

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October 20, 2009, 12:19 PM

Knott's Berry Farm causes jaws to drop with Demon Drop deal

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October 21, 2009, 6:30 AM

What about free tickets and discounts for employees?

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October 21, 2009, 9:46 AM

Advice for families flying to Orlando's airport: An interview with Christopher Elliott

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October 21, 2009, 10:30 AM

What do you think about Walt Disney World's new 'weekdays during the school year' annual pass?

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October 21, 2009, 8:32 PM

Where in the world will Robert be?

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October 22, 2009, 7:40 AM

Flying to Disneyland? Some Los Angeles officials would like you to switch airports

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October 22, 2009, 9:38 AM

Is there any free parking left at Disneyland and Walt Disney World?

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October 22, 2009, 1:35 PM

This month's top tips for theme park visitors

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October 23, 2009, 6:12 AM

Vote of the week: Should Disneyland trim its trees?

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October 23, 2009, 8:18 AM

The search continues for a site for Legoland's second U.S. theme park

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October 26, 2009, 8:48 AM

Theme park cast member stories: Losing the Canoe Races of the World

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October 26, 2009, 9:48 AM

Theme park restaurant review: Disneyland's Cafe Orleans

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October 26, 2009, 2:56 PM

Keeping your hands free with theme parks' package check services

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October 26, 2009, 3:18 PM

New Scarezone added this week at HHN Orlando

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October 27, 2009, 7:41 AM

Walt Disney World changes restaurant reservation window... again

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October 27, 2009, 11:19 AM

A photo tour of Disneyland's new Disney Gallery

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October 27, 2009, 4:00 PM

What's your dream Tomorrowland attraction?

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October 28, 2009, 8:46 AM

Nickelodeon New Orleans theme park misses key deadline

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October 28, 2009, 12:14 PM

Check out Theme Park Insider's new Twitter lists

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October 28, 2009, 5:00 PM

A Percy Jackson and the Olympians theme park ride? What should it be?

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October 29, 2009, 9:14 AM

Looking for the recipe for Epcot Food & Wine Festival's Fisherman's Pie?

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October 29, 2009, 9:27 AM

Legoland California can build its hotel... when it wants to

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October 29, 2009, 2:54 PM

Disney Cruise Line announces details of new Disney Dream

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October 29, 2009, 9:06 PM

The 'Old Man' is up, and your editor is asleep

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October 30, 2009, 7:13 AM

Vote of the week: Happy Halloween, Theme Park Insiders!

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October 30, 2009, 5:10 PM

SeaWorld Orlando drops year-long pass price below one-day ticket

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October 31, 2009, 10:57 PM

2009 theme park Halloween event wrap-up

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