It's Funtime Again ; Theme Parks Move Beyond Bigger Rides in Effort to Cater to Families

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ORLANDO, Fla. - Boundary-bending roller coasters, a killer whale ballet and a 65-foot tower that simulates splashing into a 5,000- square-foot pond below are among scores of new attractions opening this summer at theme parks around the country.

Industry analysts say this could be the last year in a while to offer a bumper crop of new coasters, as many parks continue to focus more on drawing parents and families than thrill-seeking teens.

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It's Funtime Again ; Theme Parks Move Beyond Bigger Rides in Effort to Cater to Families

"The public has indicated the last two years that they're a little tired of the roller coaster scene," said Dennis Speigel, the president of International Theme Park Services Inc. i...

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