In a response to Ed Hart’s press conference this morning, the Fair Board released the following statement: “In our partnership with Kentucky Kingdom we have demonstrated a consistent desire to see their business succeed. There should be no surprises here as our lease with them has mutually agreed upon protocol for an orderly expansion, which…
UPDATE (10/18/18): Kentucky Kingdom is pleased to report that the Fair Board has granted the park its request for one acre of expansion property required for the installation of its newest and 6th coaster – the Kentucky Flyer. The park was advised of this development after Mr. Hart held a press conference yesterday at the park….
Cineplexx Kinobetriebe GmbH has partnered with MMI to install the company’s first MX4D Motion EFX Theatre. The 72 seat, 18 bench theatre is located in Graz, the country’s second largest city. MMI’s state-of-the-art seats will utilize a full range of motion and effects to enhance Hollywood’s latest releases. Special In-theatre atmospheric/ theater effects include wind, fog, strobing,…
Triotech, creator of award-winning media-based attractions, is proud to announce that Andretti Indoor Karting and Games once again opted for its XD Dark Ride interactive theater for its new location in San Antonio. This 100,000+ sq ft location in San Antonio will be the fourth Andretti’s location in the US to showcase a Triotech’s XD…
The Rockford Park District Board of Commissioners has approved a lease agreement that allows Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE:SIX) to operate Magic Waters Waterpark starting in the spring of 2019. This lease agreement is expected to be signed in the near future, and allows the largest regional theme park company in the world to bring…
SeaWorld continues to be the San Diego value leader with the unveiling of its new annual Passes. For only $7.99 a month, the best price of the year, guests will receive 12-months admission, exclusive events and giveaways, and savings on parking. The monthly installment for this new annual Pass is the lowest in recent history….
On the heels of the grand opening of Infinity Falls, SeaWorld Orlando’s record-breaking river rapids ride, the park has also rolled out a new annual pass program. The kick off of this new pass program and the opening of Infinity Falls has served as the start of a year that will be filled with an…
If you ever seen the show “American Pickers” you know that random artifacts can appear in random places. The staff at Coaster Nation found that out in the most interesting manner over the weekend in Scranton, Pa, when one of our staff came across the former entrance sign for the Hurler in a residential driveway….
Keep an eye to the spyglass, mateys; Dolly’s pirates will be searching for treasure in the Great Smoky Mountains, next summer! After nearly a decade of rave reviews and financial success on the Carolina coast, Dolly Parton’s newest Pirates Voyage dinner attraction is slated to open in the spring. “The show has been so successful…
Even though we are midway through Halloween season, Silver Dollar City has already begun promoting their epic Christmas event. Silver Dollar City’s An Old Time Christmas presents the park’s brightest season with 6.5 million lights, featuring the popular Christmas in Midtown Light Spectacular, and 30 miles of new lights illuminating the walkways and load station…
If you’ve ever thought about becoming a member at Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA, now is a great time to do it. The park has announced enhancements to their membership program that add value and flexibility at a lower cost. Now, you can choose from a Busch Gardens only, Water Country USA only…
For the seventh year in a row, Polin Waterparks’ innovative King Cobra waterslide has been honored by Kirmes & Park Revue magazine and fifth time in seven years, it earned the “First Place European Star Award” in the category of “Best Waterslide in Europe.” Polin is honored by King Cobra’s impact in the waterpark world and is excited to share…