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Below are the “Top 10 Most Anticipated U.S. Theme Park Rides and Attractions for 2010, according to the Los Angeles Times:
1. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal’s Islands of Adventure, Universal Orlando Resort, Orlando, Florida
2. Two Dale Earnhardt-themed roller coasters, Paramount’s Carowinds, Charlotte, North Carolina
3. Shoot the Rapids water ride, Cedar Point, Sandusky, Ohio
4. Wildebeest, Splashin’ Safari, Holiday World, Santa Claus, Indiana
5. Sky Rocket launch coaster, Kennywood, West Mifflin, Pennsylvania
6. New waterslides, Aquatica, Orlando, Florida
7. Adventure Mountain, Dollywood, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
8. AquaLoop looping water slide, Noah’s Ark, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
9. Tom & Huck’s River Blast, Silver Dollar City, Branson, Missouri
10. Flying Turns, Knoebels Amusement Resort, Elysburg, Pennsylvania
