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driven
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Re: Simple pleasures
driven   11/14/2011 3:28:09 PM
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Maybe the big thing is that amusement parks make us feel safe and secure in spite of what seems to be really scary stuff--and that's sort of comforting given the state of the world.

Tenacious
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Re: Simple pleasures
Tenacious   11/14/2011 2:36:23 PM
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I wonder how successful some of those really old fashioned type parks actually are--you know, those small, less expensive ones with the rides that are just pleasant rather than terrifying.

Drivewaygirl
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Simple pleasures
Drivewaygirl   11/14/2011 2:31:41 PM
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Despite their high admission fees, their elaborate rides and the annoying waits to get on rides, amusement parks retain a psychological connection with simple pleasure and good old fashioned fun. Perhaps that's what people are longing to recreate in these very uncertain times.

Dex
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Re: Rollar Coaster
Dex   11/14/2011 2:20:58 PM
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I agree that a day at the park can be expensive, but it's nothing compared to the cost of airfare, hotel and all the incidental expenses of a regulr vacation.

AskAsa
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AskAsa   11/14/2011 1:20:42 PM
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"Cheap" is surely a matter of perception.

Last time I took four kids to a theme park the gas, tickets, rides, games and food came up to a $300 day. Not exactly an inexpensive afternoon for many of us.

tokyogai
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Counter Intuitive
tokyogai   11/14/2011 11:41:39 AM
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The numbers may be counter intuitive to some, but they don't lie. Numbers are up and profits are up. I think the economy has started a slow improvement and that should push these numbers even higher. All the entertainment companies that held on should be rewarded. Good call.

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