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In the article, the author discusses the introduction by Disney of live-action role-play (LARP) at its Disney World entertainment complex in Florida. LARP is featured in the complex's Galactic Starcruiser spaceship ride, the complex's interactive theatre at the Black Spire Outpost, and the comment of Swedish LARP producer and creator Cecilia Dolk on the innovation in entertainment.

Features several roller coaster attractions in the Midwest for amusement park enthusiasts in the U.S. Key features and specifications; Safety issues concerning roller coasters; Implications on amusement parks.

The article provides the author's insights about the trends in the amusement park industry. He mentioned that the amusement park industry was embracing the science of demographics with a variety of activities that are usually encountered among political-campaigns and advertising events. He also noted the transformation of amusement park business into a theme park business with the addition of roller coasters and other amusement rides with new concepts.

The article discusses the author's experiences of visiting Walt Disney's Disneyland in California. He was met by a former Hollywood press agent named Edward Meck who lectured him about the management style of Walt Disney and its operating committee. The author relates the explanations revealed by Meck to him about how Disney planned the operations in the amusement park

The author shares his insights and experiences while visiting the Walt Disney World in Florida with his wife and their three-year-old daughter. He comments on the park's attractions, employees and customers, and reflects on the proper attitude that customers should have to enjoy Walt Disney World. He offers his views on the concerns raised by his wife about Mickey Mouse's flattened face, the hiring policy of Disney, and the quality of the park's services and products.

Focuses on carrousels, their history, and Will Morton VIII from Lakewood, Colorado, who used to carve horses for carrousels. First carrousel in 1978 in New York City, banned by action of the New York City Common Council; Development of the carrousel in Europe during the 17th century by noblemen; Restoration work on the carrousel at Brooklyn's Prospect Park Zoo by Morton and a handful of other New Yorkers.

The photograph "Clouds #67" by Mitch Epstein of the Parachute Jump ride in Coney Island, New York City is presented.

Describes the experience provided by the Empire State Building's NY Skyride, an eight-minute virtual-reality motion picture that creates the sensation of being a spaceship flying above and among New York City's skyscrapers. Experience similar to be on board American Airlines Flight 11 on September 11, 2001; Sensation of careening into lower Manhattan; Simulation of a crash into Wall Street.

Focuses on the Moon Trip amusement ride popular during New York City street festivals. Physical description of the ride; Motions of the ride; Mechanics of the ride.

Focuses on Walter Williams' responsibilities as the head repairman at the Coney Island Cyclone amusement ride in New York. Ownership of the Cyclone by the city; Operation of the Cyclone under license by Dewey and Jerome Albert; Inspection of the tracks for loose or missing bolts; Structural foundation of the roller coaster.

This article describes the Great Adventure amusement and safari park in Pennsylvania created and designed by Warner LeRoy. Radio station executives inaugurated a water flume amusement ride. A baseball clinic was conducted by player Walt Williams. A traffic jam of people going to the park began two miles away in the Interstate 195.

The article discusses a tour of the Palisades Amusement Park in Fort Lee, New Jersey. The park has been sold to the Centex-Winston Corp. and offered historical tours before its closing. It featured historical sites, rides and galleries and open-air theater. Rides include a Ferris wheel, carousel and the roller coaster.

An excerpt from an "Osaka Expo News" article is presented, which describes the appeal of the Expoland's rides.

The article describes New York's Coney Island amusement park during an early spring. The absence of summer crowds and the closure of some galleries make Surf Avenue apparently deserted. The roller coaster is shut down and only a carousel or some other minor attractions. It is surprising to find in this setting an establishment as busy as Nathan's Famous delicatessen. Visitors of the park can still enjoy a trip to the New York Aquarium or the Coney Island boardwalk.