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DALLAS - Tatilya is the only major theme park serving the 12 million people who live in Istanbul, Turkey Several other smaller parks can be found throughout the city, and some of the malls have rides in them. The park's family roller coaster is the only coaster in the country.
Located in a 75,000-square-foot glass dome, the facility opened in 1996 and is averaging a yearly attendance in the 700,000-800,000 range. The dome holds 5,000 at any one time, and daily attendance will top 10,000 during peak periods, according to Derek Packham, assistant general manager. He was here attending the IAAPA Conference and Trade Show.
The huge dome is tinted green and has three main levels with 16 rides, including a Vekoma family coaster, a water flume, a Huss Condor, and a Moser Top Spin. A large mountain is the centerpiece and there's...