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New Smithsonian exhibit on Disney theme parks focuses on how the parks reflect American culture

The Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History opened the exhibit "Mirror, Mirror: Reflections of American Stories in Disney Parks," curated by Bethanee Bemis.  I'm hoping to get to Washington, DC to see it. Attractions Magazine p... ...

Noah’s Ark owners sue over water damage

The owners of the Williamstown, Kentucky creationist theme park Ark Encounter, home to a 510 foot long model of the biblical Noah's Ark, are suing their insurance carriers for not covering $1 million in damages caused by heavy rain. From Lex18:

According to the suit, heavy rains caused a landslide and some structural support damage ...

‘Game of Thrones’ filming locations to reopen as tourist attractions in Northern Ireland

Game of Thrones fans will have a chance to walk through Winterfell.

HBO has announced plans to convert several of their filming sets located in Northern Ireland into tourist attractions, as the show ends its historic run in 2019.

The planned Game of Thrones Legacy attractions in Northern Ireland will be “on a scale and ...

How Can I Overcome Fear of Theme Park Rides

10.28.2009 · Posted in Arts and Entertainment Article

Fear of theme park rides is not uncommon. In March 2009 NewScientist magazine reported that UK engineers are creating a fear detector that can make amusement park rides work at a thrill level tailored to the level of excitements riders would like. The physiological manifestations of fear include rapid heartbeat and change in ****** expression. ...