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Special Feature - Posted July 25, 2009 9:20 p.m.
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Wonderland

Built 50 years ago by Paul and Alethea Roads, Wonderland started originally as Kiddie Land, a three-ride amusement park on a hill in Thompson Park. They were dedicated to creating a family-friendly environment that catered to thrill-seekers everywhere. With each year, the Roads added more rides, some purchased from other parks, others built specifically for Wonderland. Two generations and over 20 rides later, Wonderland remains a place for the young and young at heart to spend a hot summer night of fun. If you haven’t been this year yet, now’s the time to go and experience three new rides: Drop of Fear, Fiesta Swing, and The Hornet.

-- the AM Team

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