3…2…1… DROP! Starting tomorrow, thrill seekers will be able to “drop in” and experience a free fall sensation on Vanish Point, an all new drop slide at Adventure Island Tampa Bay! The new slide was inspired by the point on a wave where water and gravity form a perfect partnership. This 70-foot drop slide lets…
Vonkaputous, the last remaining Premier Liquid Coaster aka “water coaster”, will be soon be removed from Linnanmäki Park (Helsinki, Finland) according to park officials. The coaster, which had opened in May of 2001 at Linnanmäki in Finland, appeared as a boat—seating 10 passengers in 5 rows. Once departing the station, the car descended into a 90 degree turn…
Dollywood is expanding their park in a big way for the 2019 season. According to documents submitted to the Pigeon Forge Planning Commission, Dollywood is planning to add a 5 acre expansion behind Thunderhead for the 2019 season. Crews are already developing five acres of property on the Dollywood campus for the expansion that includes…
Last week, a 265 lb. female sub-adult Atlantic bottlenose dolphin in Ponte Verda Beach, Florida was rescued by the Sea World Orlando Rescue Team and the Georgia Aquarium Conservation Field Station. The teams were called to assist by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) after determining that a rescue and rehabilitation attempt was…
Universal Orlando is preparing to open Aventura Hotel this August—the companies sixth Orlando hotel. Universal’s Aventura Hotel will let guests experience a fresh and fun way to stay – in a space that fits their style. It’s modern and smart, yet vibrant and relaxed. Perfectly priced and set within Universal Orlando Resort, it’s a chill zone, party place,…
Following the success of the popular DrageKongen family inverted coaster, Djurs Sommerland in Denmark, has announced two new attractions for the 2018 season! Jungle Rally, will be the park’s second family coaster added in two years. The ride, a standard Zierer Force Zero, will reach a height of 13.1 ft, and will be 229.1 feet…
Disney has recently announced the release of 3 limited edition Magic Bands referencing historical milestones, popular fads, as well as Disney movies. On March 5th, Disney will be releasing a “Purple Wall” Magic Band that release references the social media fad of taking selfies outside the brightly colored Tomorrowland Terrace in the Magic Kingdom. We…
Bobbejaanland has announced their intentions to create the largest investment in park history for the 2019 season. An all new section of the Belgium park will span 5 acres which includes the current Typhoon (Eurofighter) and Sledge Hammer (Giant Frisbee) attractions. However the highlight of the new section will be a triple-launch coaster. The image below shows…
Today, the SeaWorld Orlando rescue team returned 17 endangered sea turtles to the Canaveral National Seashore in Titusville. The turtles originated from New England where, in early December, more than 40 Kemp’s ridley sea turtles became cold-stunned. The reptiles were rescued from frigid northern waters by the Massachusetts Audubon Society. They then were stabilized at…
One of the most bizarre attractions found in any amusement park is the “nautic jump” attraction. This simple ride features a boat, a ski jump like drop, and a splashdown pool for the boats to land in. Cedar Valley Wild Frontier Fun Park in Comins, Michigan is installing a roller coaster with nautic jump element…
Mardi Gras continues this weekend at Universal Orlando Resort, featuring live performances by 311 on Saturday, March 3, and Phillip Phillips on Sunday, March 4. Formed in Omaha, Nebraska, by Nick Hexum, S.A. Martinez, Tim Mahoney, Chad Sexton and P-Nut, 311 mixes rock, rap, reggae and funk to create a unique hybrid sound. The band recently released its 12th studio…
Time Traveler, the world’s fastest, steepest, and tallest spinning roller coaster is in its final stages of testing at Silver Dollar City. Today, the park sent us a new video explaining the dynamics of the first-of-its-kind spin on this revolutionary coaster. Get a sneak peek and learn about the the science and technology behind the inner workings…