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Six Flags Merges With Cedar Fair, a Rival Amusement Park

The deal would generate more than $3 billion in revenue for the companies, they projected in a statement. The merger comes after years of financial challenges for Six Flags.

By Santul Nerkar

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Experts Worry as Facial Recognition Comes to Airports and Cruises

Facial recognition software is speeding up check-in at airports, cruise ships and theme parks, but experts worry about risks to security and privacy.

By Julie Weed

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‘Wedgie’ on Disney Water Slide Caused Severe Injuries, Lawsuit Says

Emma McGuinness suffered “permanent bodily injury” on a visit to Disney World in Florida in 2019, according to a lawsuit that accuses Walt Disney Parks and Resorts of negligence.

By Michael Levenson

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Disney, Challenged Elsewhere, Plans to Spend $60 Billion on Parks and Cruises

Amid uncertainty for the company’s film and TV divisions, the investment over the next decade doubles the outlay in the last 10 years.

By Brooks Barnes