The Covid-19 pandemic has thrown a wrench into the operating budgets of amusement parks around the world. Some parks have decided to operate with a shortened season, while others have decided to close (and even remove) rides in order to save money. In a 2020 chain wide Q3 conference call, Six Flags confirmed they would…
Dollywood kicked off its 2021 calendar with today’s Season Passholder Day which hosted a number of excited guests ready to experience everything the Pigeon Forge family destination had to offer for its 36th season. After receiving stellar guest reviews throughout 2020 about the overall park experience, Dollywood has a bright outlook for 2021. The Company…
Let the beads fly and the good times roll as Universal Orlando extends Mardi Gras 2021: International Flavors of Carnaval, through May 2 due to popular demand. Now, guests have even more time to enjoy this unique global food fest featuring more than 100 new food and beverage items inspired by Carnaval celebrations from around…
In 2019, thrill seekers were abuzz with the activity of SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment. Many of their parks were scheduled to receive large coasters in back to back years. One of the parks scheduled to receive coasters in 2020 and 2021 was SeaWorld San Diego. The park was set to receive a second-gen B&M Dive…
The Coronavirus Pandemic of 2020 has thrown a wrench into plans for many amusement parks around the world. One such park was Virginia’s Busch Gardens Williamsburg (BGW). The onset of the pandemic delayed the construction and opening of Pantheon, the world’s fastest Multi-launch coaster. One other BGW project that was impacted was their following 2021…
Cedar Point is known for their stacked lineup of world class roller coasters, but it’s their unique music tracks that are currently on the rise to fame. From the legendary music in the station of Millennium Force, to the lively music of Frontiertown, to the high energy tracks on Wicked Twister — it’s safe to…
Kings Island will host a National Hiring Day event to seek more than 4,000 employees for the 2021 season. The hiring event will be held virtually on Saturday, March 13, 2021. Job opportunities are available in all park operating areas, including Rides, Merchandise, Lifeguards, Park Services, Food and Beverage, Guest Services and more. The virtual…
Aquatica San Antonio’s 2021 season kicks off Saturday, March 6th! Texas’ best waterpark is extending its operating days to offer the most thrilling rides and breathtaking water slides in Texas. From Saturday, March 6th through Sunday, March 14th, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Spring Breakers can safely experience the serene to the extreme. Following Spring…
Oklahoma’s leading destination for thrills, family entertainment, and the first theme park in the US to open in 2020, is making plans to re-open on March 13. When the park re-opens, the Wildcat coaster will look (and feel) a little different. All new trains will take riders on an unforgettable journey of tight turns and…
Kentucky Kingdom has recently announced a new partnership with Herschend Family Entertainment — who owns and operates several other theme parks and entertainment centers such as the Dollywood, Silver Dollar City, and Newport Aquarium. The partnership revealed that Kentucky Kingdom would now be operated by Herschend Entertainment. As soon as the partnership was officially announced,…
A mysterious teaser was posted by Kentucky Kingdom this afternoon. The post, made to social media, was a short video accompanied by the hashtag #ANewStory. While at first glance the post seems to indicate a new ride, the details contained within the teaser suggests otherwise. The map features points located in Cincinnati, New Jersey, Louisville,…
SeaWorld Orlando is thanking their loyal pass members this year by hosting a special VIP night of thrills! On Tuesday, Feb 16th, pass members can stay late at the park for exclusive after hours ride time on some of their favorite coasters during “Pass Member VIP Ride Night”. Guests will also have extra time to…