Space ride has infused energy into its Epcot theme park as thrill-seekers can feel the intensity of a spaceship launch. "Clearly, we focus on size and pre-existing health conditions," Warren said. The state's major parks, which are owned by Disney, Universal and Anheuser-Busch, aren't directly regulated by the agency since Florida law exempts from government oversight any permanent parks that have more than 1,000 workers and maintain in-house safety inspectors.

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