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- ↑ Celebration City (October 24, 2011). "Herschend Family Entertainment Closes Celebration City, Explores New Development Concepts in Branson". Press Release. Six Flags. Archived from the original on February 1, 2013. Retrieved March 2, 2012.
- 1 2 3 Colson, John (May 26, 2012). "Cliffhanger coaster under construction at Glenwood Caverns". Aspen Times. Retrieved April 7, 2013.
- 1 2 "Glenwood Caverns Park Opens 'Cliffhanger,' Highest Elevation Roller Coaster In U.S." Huffington Post. June 15, 2012. Retrieved April 7, 2013.
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