Over the last few seasons, Kings Island has been is in the midst of a large expansion process. The recent additions of Banshee, Mystic Timbers, and Coney Bar-B-Que have put Kings Island in the national spotlight. However, documents suggest that there are more key additions in the upcoming years. In a Notice of Commencement submitted…
Ever since the acquisition of the rights to operate five properties, rumors regarding Six Flags next steps have been spreading like wildfire. Those rumors gained some substance today when a listing for a park aptly named Kids World appeared on the Six Flags website. The park, situated in Springfield, would cater directly towards kids….
When Canada’s Wonderland opens its gates for the 2019 season, the park’s skyline will be forever transformed by Yukon Striker – the longest, fastest and tallest dive roller coaster in the world. Situated in the newly themed area Frontier Canada, Yukon Striker will be the country’s first dive coaster and the park’s 17th coaster, placing…
As Halloween season approaches, Universal has released more details about this year’s Halloween Horror Nights. Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood will bring guests “into the light” with new mazes inspired by Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures supernatural horror film, Poltergeist. Poltergeist first premiered in 1982 and garnered both critical and consumer success. It’s been characterized as…
Today, SeaWorld Orlando announced a new two week promotion dubbed “Thrill Fest” along with “Thrill Fest Ride Night” which includes extended park hours. Included in admission, guests can take the coaster challenge and ride all of their favorite thrills at SeaWorld Orlando including Manta, Mako, Kraken, and Journey to Atlantis until midnight! Ride Night Coaster…
This morning, Dollywood announced a new $37 millon expansion, Wildwood Grove. The new land is nature themed, centered around the massive Wildwood Tree. The tree speaks to the heart of Dollywood with its brightly colored leaves and butterflies. Throughout the season, different concerts and events will take place at the Wildwood Tree. Keeping with the…
All good things must come to an end. After many speculations and rumors, Cedar Point has finally announced that that their famed Enterprise / Witches Wheel, would soon close forever. Since it’s opening in 1977, the ride has thrilled over 24 million people! This announcement comes following strange sights in the surrounding area. Earlier this…
Don’t let summer pass you by without taking advantage of super savings at SeaWorld San Diego and Aquatica. The Summer Fun Flash Sale runs now through August 12. Single-day tickets for SeaWorld start as low as $39.99 and single-day tickets for Aquatica start as low as $25. If you’re looking for year-round fun, you can…
Kings Dominion’s Executive Chef and culinary team are firing up the smoker for the fourth annual BBQ & Brew Fest featuring more dates, more mouthwatering BBQ and more local craft beer. This year’s menu includes dishes inspired by the BBQ styles from Hawaii, Texas, Tennessee, North Carolina and more. Guests 21 and older can quench…
Pool time and cornhole is a winning combination. Never has that been truer than now as American Cornhole Organization (ACO) Champions are coming to Dollywood’s Splash Country to compete in the debut of the ACO Dollywood Classic for a guaranteed $7500 total prize purse! Fresh off their world championship bid last weekend in Montgomery, Alabama,…
During last week’s American Coaster Enthusiast event at Coney Island in Cincinnati, it was briefly mentioned that the park was looking into the possibility of adding a set of flyers to their lineup. However, it was not stated whether the flyers would be a brand new model from Larson, or an authentic Bisch-Rocco ride similar…
We’re only weeks away from the opening of Haunted Houses and Halloween events including Halloween Horror Nights. Today, Universal Studios released a first look of the “Stranger Things” maze key art designed exclusively by Kyle Lambert, the official illustrator of the mega-hit Netflix original series. Featuring the series’ cast standing adjacent to the predatory Demogorgon,…