Web Site Rates Theme Parks
Check Safety Records Of Your Favorite Rides
POSTED: Tuesday, April 12, 2005
UPDATED: 12:52 pm EDT April 12,
2005
Are you considering a family vacation to one of the nation's many theme parks? Here's a Web site you should check before you make the trip.ThemeParkInsider.com rates and reviews attractions, restaurants and hotels at the world's top theme parks. All of the opinions on the site are submitted by everyday tourists and by employees who work at the parks.There's a list of the top-rated attractions. For the third year running, The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man at Universal's Islands of Adventure in Orlando leads the pack.Attractions are rated on a scale of zero to 10, and users can post comments about their favorite rides. The site records the ratings and uses them to create an average score for theme parks and attractions.If you want to check on the safety of a specific rollercoaster, take a look at the site's Accident-Watch section. The site also has tips to help your family stay safe on your next theme park visit.
Previous Stories:
- January 10, 2005: Travel Agents: How To Get The Most Out Of Orlando Trip
- January 7, 2004: Disney World Proves Popular Holiday Spot
- April 9, 2002: Movies Come Alive At Disney-MGM
- April 9, 2002: New Theme Park Gets 11M Visitors In First Year
- March 26, 2002: Theme Parks See Rebound, Increase Hiring
- December 11, 2001: Disney Parks Offering Military Free Admission
- July 12, 2001: Third California Disney Park Gets Go-Ahead
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