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Best Ride in America Tournament: Round one, day one
By Robert Niles: Spider-Man, Doctor Doom, Tatsu, Mr. Toad, Maverick, Kingda Ka, Journey to Atlantis and Loch Ness Monster, in the first round. — From Theme Park Insider, Mar 17, 2008

Ultimate Tournament reader pool open
By Robert Niles: Plus, we have a new sign-up form for our Theme Park Insider daily e-mail newsletter. — From Theme Park Insider, Mar 14, 2008

2007 theme park attendance report released
By Robert Niles: Disney once again leads all theme park companies, by a wide margin, with more than 116 million visitors worldwide in 2007. — From Theme Park Insider, Mar 14, 2008

Hard Rock Park announces concert schedule
By Robert Niles: Acts from Charlie Daniels to George Clinton on the bill. — From Theme Park Insider, Mar 13, 2008

Announcing: The Ultimate Theme Park Tournament
By Robert Niles: We're seeding the top 64 rides in America for a single elimination tournament here on Theme Park Insider. — From Theme Park Insider, Mar 13, 2008

Mardi Gras Performer Change at Universal Orlando
By Diane Graebner: K.C. and the Sunshine Band sted of Frankie Valli. — From Theme Park Insider, Mar 12, 2008

Worker dies on ride at Six Flags Great America
By Robert Niles: Crew member hired to dismantle ride falls and is pronounced dead at local hospital. — From Theme Park Insider, Mar 12, 2008

New attraction spotlight: Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America
By Robert Niles: The rethemed "Camp Snoopy" reopens with a Nick make-over, this weekend — From Theme Park Insider, Mar 11, 2008

Last call for Aquatica trip reports
By Robert Niles: Get your comments and observations in now to be eligible for the best trip report award. — From Theme Park Insider, Mar 9, 2008

Vote of the week: Should theme park fans visit Dubai?
By Robert Niles: Is visiting the Arab emirate a socially responsible act? — From Theme Park Insider, Mar 8, 2008