Hersheypark is hosting a sweepstakes to treat a lucky fan the ultimate Halloween VIP Experience. Fans can enter daily through October 8, 2023 for a chance to win a thrilling experience packed with roller coasters and haunted houses and much more. The grand prize features an exclusive haunted dining event as well as access to see…
SeaWorld Orlando, known for being the ”coaster capital of Orlando”, is set to unveil a new attraction in Spring 2024 called “Penguin Trek,” which will be their eighth coaster. This family-friendly launch coaster will take riders on an exciting journey through Antarctica as part of a penguin research mission. With two thrilling launches, numerous twists…
Kennywood’s Racer roller coaster will be closing for a scheduled retrack project on Saturday, September 16,2023. Since its debut in 1927, The Racer has been a beloved attraction at Kennywood for an impressive 96 years. Maintaining three roller coasters from the 1920s is no small feat, but the parks skilled team of carpenters, maintenance technicians,…
Today, amusement industry professionals from all around the globe have convened in Tennessee to celebrate the best of the best in their field! Amusement Today introduced the Golden Ticket Awards in 1998 to spotlight the amusement park industry and its attractions by acknowledging the “Best of the Best”. The Golden Ticket Awards by Amusement Today are…
Today, Disney has shared some exciting updates and announcements about their most highly anticipated projects within Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products during Destination D23 — the grandest Disney fan event of the year! Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro took the stage at D23 in Anaheim revealing the following about Walt Disney World:…
After the big news about the 2024 Iron Menace roller coaster, Dorney Park is getting ready for Halloween Haunt on Friday, September 15th. This year, they’ve made some spooky changes, turning the theme park into a place filled with screams and scary surprises you won’t forget. “Fall is one of our guests’ favorite time of…
The world’s first interlocking loop coaster celebrates 46 years as Busch Gardens’ most iconic attraction with a full restoration in 2024, including ALL-NEW thematic and experiential elements. Consistently beloved among park visitors, this timeless steel roller coaster with interlocking double loops offers riders a glimpse of Scotland’s notorious sea serpent. The Loch Ness Monster, which debuted…
Today, Cedar Fair has revealed that Matthew A. Ouimet, a prominent figure in regional amusement parks, water parks, and immersive entertainment, has resigned from the company’s board of directors effective immediately. This decision allows Ouimet to dedicate more time to his personal pursuits. “On behalf of the entire board of directors and management team, and…
Today, Six Flags America (Baltimore/DC) has revealed their plans for 2024. In celebration of its 25th anniversary, the park will house a newly themed area called SteamTown — with a new storyline, three reimagined attractions, the return of an award-winning stunt show, food & beverage, and retail. This area will also include the all new SteamWhirler family…
In 2024, the first-ever log flume ride will become one of the longest in the world. What used to be called El Aserradero, the original log flume that opened in 1963, is getting a makeover and will soon be known as El Rio Lento, one of the world’s longest log flume rides. El Aserradero made…
Since 1974, Six Flags Great Adventure & Wild Safarihas been providing ultimate thrills and family entertainment to guests from around the world. In 2024, the property will celebrate 50 years of family fun and thrills with a first-of-its-kind new family roller coaster, a luxury camping experience and off-road adventure within the Wild Safari, and 50th anniversary celebrations….
Today, Six Flags Great America in Chicago, known as the Thrill Capital of the Midwest, unveiled exciting news about their upcoming attraction, Sky Striker, set to premiere in spring 2024. Soaring to a staggering height of 17 stories, this remarkable pendulum thrill ride will achieve speeds of up to 75 miles per hour while providing…