The top theme parks in California and beyond for 2026 John Metcalfe, The Mercury News Aug 3, 2026 16 hrs ago 0 Guests walk past Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel/TNS) Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel/TNS Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save John Metcalfe, The Mercury News Maybe you love theme parks and are willing to cross state lines just to ride the most thrilling roller coaster.kAm~C >2J36 J@F H2?E E@ <?@H H96C6 E96J 2C6 D@ J@F 42? DE2J E96 964< 2H2J 7C@> E96>] v6EE:?8 DEF4< FAD:56 5@H? @? %9@C’D $H:?8:?8 w2>>6C C:56 2D 2 49:=5 =67E 2? :?56=:3=6 >2C<]k^AmkAmt:E96C H2J[ %C2G6= 2?5 %@FC (@C=5 92D J@F 4@G6C65 H:E9 :ED ?6H C2?<:?8 @7 E96 “k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^HHH]EC2G6=2?5E@FCH@C=5]4@>^?6HD^2CE:4=6^8e9<`>>Dh3F=^Q E2C86ElQ03=2?<Qm%@A d_ p>FD6>6?E !2C< %C2G6= s6DE:?2E:@?D :? E96 (@C=5 7@C a_aek^2m]” %96 :?E6C?2E:@?2= EC2G6=\>65:2 A=2E7@C> 92D 5F8 566A E@ F?4@G6C H9:49 A2C<D H:== =62G6 J@F 7=2E[ 2?5 H9:49 H:== 4C62E6 =:76=@?8 >6>@C:6D W9@A67F==J @7 E96 92AAJ <:?5X]k^Am People are also reading… Nebraska football in the mix for four-star offensive tackle Nebraska football has clean bill of health for four key starters Lincoln man accused of sexually assaulting woman behind movie theater A 6 a.m. call, a 7:30 commitment: Averi Bridges details her pledge to Penn State Additional details released in crash that killed two young adults Police say 4 Omaha teens went on crime spree at Lincoln Target, Super Saver, Dick's Nebraska volleyball star unsure of future after this season McKewon: Matt Rhule gave Dana Holgorsen the 'pieces' — time for Nebraska's OC to cook Callaway man is arrested for possession of stolen firearm, meth in Grand Island Crete Chief of Police Gary Young dies after decades of service Big Ten Media Days: Lincoln Riley praises Mike Ekeler, Matt Campbell embraces Penn State Recent real estate transactions in the Lincoln area 'Big pile of blood': Witness describes scene after accidental shooting outside Scheels Sheriff shares Nancy Guthrie update after video plea In Eric Bieniemy crisis, Andy Reid can offer more than most kAm%96 65:E@C:2= E62> 4@?D:56C65 724E@CD =:<6 H9:49 H@C=5\4=2DD 2>FD6>6?E A2C<D 925 E96 36DE :>>6CD:G6 6?E6CE2:?>6?E[ 72>:=J\@C:6?E65 2EEC24E:@?D 2?5 :?7C2DECF4EFC6] u@C 4@F?EC:6D[ E96 &?:E65 $E2E6D 42>6 @FE @? E@A[ 7@==@H65 3J r2?252 Wv2=2IJ=2?5PX[ |6I:4@ Wz2E2A=F>PX 2?5 uC2?46 W}:8=@=2?5n xE’D ?2>65 27E6C :ED 965869@8 >2D4@EX]k^AmkAmw6C6 2C6 E96 4@>A2?J’D E@A A:4<D H:E9:? E96 &]$] 7@C 8C62E A2C<Dj 7@C @E96C 4@F?EC:6D[ 4964< @FE E96 7F== =:DE]k^Amk9bm%C2G6= 2?5 %@FC (@C=5’D 36DE &]$] 2>FD6>6?E A2C<Dk^9bm kAm`] |28:4 z:?85@>[ ~C=2?5@[ u=@C:52k^Am kAma] k2 9C67lQ^E28^s:D?6J=2?5^Qms:D?6J=2?5 !2C<k^2m[ p?296:>[ r2=:7@C?:2k^AmkAmb] t!r~%[ ~C=2?5@[ u=@C:52k^AmkAmc] s:D?6J’D w@==JH@@5 $EF5:@D[ ~C=2?5@[ u=@C:52k^AmkAmd] &?:G6CD2=’D xD=2?5D @7 p5G6?EFC6[ ~C=2?5@[ u=@C:52k^Am kAme] s:D?6J r2=:7@C?:2 p5G6?EFC6[ p?296:>[ r2=:7@C?:2k^AmkAmf] &?:G6CD2= $EF5:@D u=@C:52[ ~C=2?5@[ u=@C:52k^AmkAmg] &?:G6CD2= $EF5:@D w@==JH@@5[ {@D p?86=6Dk^Am kAmh] s:D?6J’D p?:>2= z:?85@>[ ~C=2?5@[ u=@C:52k^AmkAm`_] $62(@C=5 ~C=2?5@[ ~C=2?5@[ u=@C:52k^Am kAm$@FC46i k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^HHH]EC2G6=2?5E@FCH@C=5]4@>^?6HD^2CE:4=6^8e9<`>>Dh3F=^Q E2C86ElQ03=2?<Qm%C2G6= 2?5 %@FC (@C=5k^2mk^Am 0 Comments Stay up-to-date on what's happening Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular Senegal's 'Pink Lake' recovers its rosy hue, reviving salt trade Pink Lake, officially known as Lake Retba, gets its color from microorganisms such as the Dunaliella salina algae that thrive in highly saline… Postcards from Scotland: Natural magic, breathtaking landscapes Thinking about Scotland conjures images of kilts, bagpipes and haggis. Peel back the curtain, and there’s so much more to explore, from dramat… The weekly geography quiz GEOQUIZ: The Pride of Muslims Mosque is the largest mosque in Europe. Where is it? ANSWER: Shali, Chechnya, Russia ©2026 Chicago Tribune. Dist… Demand for experiences surges as travelers prioritize activities over relaxation Hit especially hard by the COVID pandemic, the experiences sector of the travel industry has returned to pre-pandemic levels of business, grow… The best travel loyalty programs, ranked The U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-2027 Best Travel Rewards Programs, released today, identifies the best airline and hotel brand rewards…
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