Amusement Parks

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Amusement Parks

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What are amusement parks?

• Amusement park and theme park are terms for a
  collection of rides and other entertainment
  attractions assembled for the purpose of
  entertaining a large group of people. An
  amusement park is more elaborate than a simple
  city park or playground, usually providing
  attractions meant to cater to children,
  teenagers, and adults.

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Warm up

1. Have you ever been to an amusement park?
2. Do you like going to them?
3. Do you think that amusement parks are a good way
   of entertainment?
4. Which kind of ride do you prefer more?
5. Have you ever heard of accidents at theme parks?

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The Original Theme Park

• Disneyland Anaheim, California
• Opened in July 17, 1955

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Cool facts about Disneyland

1. The only theme park in the world that was
   designed by Walt Disney
2. In 1954, in preparation for the traffic which
   Disneyland was expected to bring, two more lanes
   were added to the freeway even before the park
   was finished.

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Gardaland

• Gardaland is the most famous amusement park in
  North Italy, situated near the famous Lake Garda.
  It opened in 1975 and is currently the third most
  popular theme park in all of Europe. Each year it
  welcomes almost 4 million visitors, who are
  attracted by its six roller-coasters and over 56
  rides.

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The Blue Tornado

• The Blue Tornado is the most popular ride at
  Gardaland. It is a steel inverted coaster. Get
  ready to scream!