During the holiday season, Universal Orlando debuted “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle”, a projection mapping show that brought Harry Potter inspired Christmas moments to life on the outside of the Hogwarts Castle. It was so successful that Universal has created a second show. Today, Universal announced a all-new projection mapping experience coming to…
Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari have always been known for their unique holiday theme-ing and award wining rides, but those rides don’t just sit in the snow and wait on guests each winter. It takes a lot of hard work and maintenance to keep rides running safely… and SMOOTH! During the off season, Holiday World announced…
If you’re anything like us (and not lucky enough to live somewhere warm enough that the parks stay open all year!), you might be reaching the point in the off-season where you’re itching to get back on your favorite coasters. That’s why we were excited when Cedar Point published a blog update yesterday looking forward…
It’s New Years Eve and just like you may be doing right now, we’re reflecting on the past year. We’re grateful for another great year here at Coaster Nation and we’d like to thank you all for joining us on our website and our social media outlets. To celebrate the beginning of 2018, we’re looking…
SORRY FOLKS! PARKS CLOSED! With bitter cold temperatures sweeping the east coast, several theme parks hosting annual holiday events, have changed their operating scheduled or closed early for the season. Here’s a quick run down of the parks effected so far: In Pennsylvania, Hersheypark has adjusted their opening time today (12/30/17) to 2pm to allow time to clear…
We haven’t even made it through 2017 yet, and Amusement parks are already starting to reveal their upcoming 2019 attractions. Storybook Land in New Jersey will be adding a brand new coaster dubbed, the “Cinderoller Coaster”. Designed by SBF, this is their larger 3 loop spinning coaster found at parks such as Beech Bend in…
Yesterday, Cedar Point released their annual Christmas video. While last year’s video had some hidden Easter eggs that teased Steel Vengeance, the new hybrid coaster does make several appearances in the 2017 flick. The video is set to Holly Jolly Christmas and features the full time staff who work year round — keeping Cedar Point functioning. It even takes…
For the first time ever, Fighting Gravity is performing a nightly show! At Holidays in Space 2017, the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex welcomes guests to experience the wonder of Fighting Gravity. From Dec. 20 – 31, 2017, the internationally acclaimed dance performance group will defy gravity with their intense illusions and blacklight choreography during their first ever nightly…
Dollywood’s Entertainment Team is all set to hit the road in search of their 2018 talent line-up. This year, Dollywood took home the Golden Ticket Award for Best Theme Park Shows for the ninth year in a row. They’ll be conducting auditions throughout the Southeast to find talent to create their world-class shows and productions….
Dorney Park announced today that they will be making some changes in 2018 to focus on the parks food & beverage infrastructure and other enhancements that will improve the guest experience. So what’s changing? We’ll start with the unexpected.. After just 5 years, Dorney Park will be removing Stinger during the off-season to make room for “future…
The Edison is Disney Springs’ incarnation of the popular Los Angeles nightspot. It’s fashioned after a power plant built in 1902 that powers Disney Springs complete with authentic Birchfield “beast” boilers and other antique hardware sprinkled throughout. The new venue offers a fully immersive dining experience, plus, a dance floor with live entertainment nightly — multiple themed areas to explore, such…
Silver Dollar City is debuting a shiny new roller coaster in 2018 called “Time Traveler”. It will open as the World’s Fastest, Steepest and Tallest Complete-Circuit Spinning Roller Coaster. Construction has been going non-stop for the past few months. We stopped by the park for a construction tour, then in November, we got to get…