Today, Busch Gardens Tampa continues to solidify its position as Florida’s thrill leader with the announcement of Tigris, a new triple-launch steel coaster and Florida’s tallest launch coaster, roaring to the park next spring, 2019. With an innovative experience, Tigris will catapult riders through an exhilarating array of looping twists with forward and backward motion, breath-taking drops,…
Dollywood continued its winning ways on Saturday night, racking up three more “best of” awards at Amusement Today’s Golden Ticket Awards ceremony held at Silver Dollar City theme park in Branson, Missouri. Dollywood earned finalist placement in eight categories. “I’ve said it before, but back when I started Dollywood, I remember just prayin’ that people…
WhiteWater is very excited to announce that SeaWorld Aquatica Orlando’s Ray Rush water slide has won a Golden Ticket for Best New Water Park Ride 2018. Amusement Today’s Golden Ticket awards are presented annually to showcase the best in the water park and attractions industries and are voted on by a panel of industry peers….
Rock the Universe is returning to Universal Orlando Resort in 2019. This year, Florida’s biggest Christian Music Festival is back with all-new dates. Previously, the event has been held in September, but this year, the two-night event will take place February 1 and 2. Rock the Universe 2019 will feature a number of performances. So…
2018 may go down in history as one of the best year’s for new coasters and rides. This year, we saw many records shattered and even a new type of track. The time has finally arrived for us to find out which of those rides emerged victorious. This weekend, industry professionals from across the globe…
Representatives from Kennywood Park and Idlewild & SoakZone traveled to the Show-Me State for the ‘Academy Awards’ of the amusement industry, bringing back honors to Southwestern Pennsylvania. Kennywood’s Noah’s Ark attraction was recognized for the ninth straight year as the world’s best Funhouse/Walk-through Attraction at Saturday’s Golden Ticket Awards ceremony, while Idlewild beat out impressive…
Today, Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA revealed exciting details about two new thrill attractions set to open in spring 2019. Busch Gardens will unveil a Screamin’ Swing ride called Finnegan’s Flyer and Water Country USA will debut Cutback Water Coaster, Virginia’s first hybrid water coaster. “We’re committed to providing new and unique experiences for our guests year after…
Today, Universal Studios reveals first look images from the “Stranger Things” haunted houses coming to Halloween Horror Nights 2018. For the first time ever, Universal Orlando Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Studios Singapore are partnering with Netflix to bring “Stranger Things” to life at their Halloween Horror Nights events. Each park will feature its very…
Central Park Fun-Land is celebrating its 21st birthday with its biggest expenditure investment to date! In early 2018, Fun-Land began to build on the new vision of growth, by installing new attractions around the park to enhance the guest experience. The vision has been focused around significant impact to the inside including the addition of the…
This year was a historic year for Six Flags Fiesta Texas. The park opened a new world-class coaster, announced Joker Wild Card, and announced the start of year round operating season. It seems Fiesta Texas has another card up their sleeves, as the park released new details on the Pirates of the Deep Sea attraction during…
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, the world’s largest regional theme park company, has announced thrilling new offerings for 2019! The lineup includes new coasters, water rides, and even some never before seen rides! Don’t want to read? Watch this video highlighting all the new rides! LaRonde – Montreal, Canada LaRonde will be introducing Chaos, the first…
Carowinds will mark a turning point in its evolution as a destination amusement park when it introduces Copperhead Strike in 2019 – the Carolinas’ first double launch coaster! Copperhead Strike will simulate the harrowing chase of getaway cars racing through rolling farmland, sending riders on two launches through a relentless winding ride over half a…