Why doesn t Arizona have a theme park?

The theme park business is primarily family-driven, with top seasons coinciding with school breaks. Arizona's never been a top summer tourist destination, due to the desert heat. 3. Six Flags' implosion could be scaring investment money away from local and regional theme parks.



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