Amusement parks and water parks aren't likely to see a drop off in
visitors this summer despite surging gas prices and the struggling
economy, the head of North America's third-largest park operator says.
Families and teens still will come to ride roller coasters and
gobble up funnel cakes and corn dogs, but they'll probably spend less
on games and souvenirs, said Richard Kinzel, chief executive of Cedar Fair Entertainment Company.
He told The Associated Press that there are some encouraging signs
already. Season pass and group sales are up over last year, although
hotel reservations are down.
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