Author: Dan Hower

Owner, Reporter, Editor in Chief at Coaster Nation | Haunted Attraction Producer

Cedar Fair | Kings Island | News | Six Flags | Waterparks

Kings Island Expands Soak City Waterpark with Dual-Racing Water Coaster and New Kids Area
ByDan Hower August 8, 2024August 8, 2024

Kings Island’s Soak City Water Park is set to make a splash in 2025 with exciting new attractions. Headlining the expansion is RiverRacers, Ohio’s first dual-racing water coaster, alongside a revamped kids’ play area, Splash River Junction, featuring seven new water slides for young adventurers. Additionally, the park will offer hundreds of new loungers and…

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Canada's Wonderland | Cedar Fair | Construction | Six Flags | Video

Canada’s Wonderland Unveils AlpenFury: The Nation’s Longest, Tallest, and Fastest Launch Coaster
ByDan Hower August 8, 2024April 12, 2025

Canada’s Wonderland is set to thrill guests next year with the introduction of AlpenFury, a groundbreaking launch coaster that promises to be the longest, tallest, and fastest of its kind in the country. Nestled within the enigmatic Wonder Mountain, AlpenFury will combine the elements of fire and ice, propelling riders into an exhilarating adventure that…

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Haunted House | Horror | News | Sea World Parks and Entertainment | Video

SeaWorld Orlando Unleashes New Horrors at Howl-O-Scream 2024
ByDan Hower August 7, 2024August 9, 2024

As the nights grow longer and shadows stretch ever thinner, SeaWorld Orlando prepares to welcome the bravest souls to its highly anticipated Howl-O-Scream event. This year’s spine-tingling spectacle promises an unparalleled experience of fear and fun, featuring four brand-new haunted houses, three never-before-seen scare zones, and two immersive bars designed to chill you to the…

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Carowinds | Cedar Fair | Construction | Six Flags | Waterparks

Carowinds Expands Camp Snoopy with Exciting New Attractions for 2025
ByDan Hower August 7, 2024August 8, 2024

Carowinds is set to elevate family entertainment in 2025 with a historic expansion of Camp Snoopy, introducing two major new attractions: a family launch roller coaster and an interactive raft ride. These additions mark the largest investment in family attractions in the park’s history, transforming Camp Snoopy into an even more dynamic and engaging destination…

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Construction | Epic Universe | News | Universal | Video

First Look At Harry Potter’s Ministry of Magic Themed Land At Universal’s Epic Universe Theme Park
ByDan Hower July 31, 2024August 8, 2024

In 2025, Universal Orlando Resort will debut its third installment of its wildly popular Harry Potter-themed lands with The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic– one of five worlds coming to Universal’s new Epic Universe theme park in 2025. Set in wizarding Paris from Warner Bros. Pictures Fantastic Beasts films and the British Ministry…

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Cedar Fair | Construction | Kings Dominion | News | Six Flags

RAPTERRA, World’s Tallest and Longest Launched Wing Coaster To Debut At Kings Dominion in 2025
ByDan Hower July 31, 2024August 8, 2024

After years of anticipation and numerous speculations, Kings Dominion has finally unveiled the exciting new attraction set to replace the long-vacant space left by the former Volcano coaster. Rapterra, a Bolliger and Mabillard wing coaster is set to open in 2025 for the park’s 50th anniversary. Launching to 145ft above the jungle floor and stretching…

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Cedar Fair | News | Six Flags

SIX FLAGS, CEDAR FAIR, NEW SEASON PASS
ByDan Hower July 29, 2024August 9, 2024

On July 1, 2024, Cedar Fair Entertainment Company and Six Flags Entertainment Corporation completed their merger, forming a single entity now operating under the name Six Flags Entertainment Corporation. After the merge, the company now operates 42 parks in total including 27 amusement parks and 15 waterparks. Guests have since been eagerly waiting for the…

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Kennywood | News

Idlewild Offering One-A-Kind Opportunity For Final Weekend Of Neighbor Days Event
ByDan Hower July 26, 2024August 8, 2024

This weekend, Idlewild’s Neighbor Days finale offers a rare meet and greet with all five beloved characters from “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,” exclusively available at the World’s Best Kids’ Park. Idlewild’s Neighbor Days celebration is set to culminate this weekend with a unique opportunity for fans of the beloved PBS KIDS’ series, “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.” The…

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News

Jack Morey, Co-Owner of Wildwood’s Morey’s Piers, Dies at 63
ByDan Hower July 23, 2024

In a heartfelt announcement, the community of Wildwood is grieving the loss of Jack Morey, the creative mastermind behind Morey’s Piers for the past thirty years. In a press release, the company stated that Jack, who avoided formal titles, served as the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Creative Officer, and was the driving force…

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Cedar Fair | Dorney Park | News | Special Events

Dorney Park Celebrates 100 Years of the Thunderhawk Roller Coaster
ByDan Hower June 29, 2024August 8, 2024

Today, Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom celebrated the 100th anniversary of its iconic Thunderhawk roller coaster. The all-day event, included with park admission, featured a special ceremony, live music, a variety of food, a pop-up history museum, special guests, photo opportunities, and more. Originally named the ‘Coaster’, Thunderhawk was constructed in 1924 as an out-and-back…

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News | Six Flags

Six Flags Great America Opens Giga Discovery Ride by Zamperla
ByDan Hower June 24, 2024July 1, 2024

Six Flags Great America, located near Chicago, has unveiled its newest attraction: Sky Striker — a Discovery Giga 40, created by world renowned ride manufacturer, Zamperla. This exhilarating ride promises to deliver an unparalleled thrill, launching riders skyward and offering a dynamic and heart-pounding experience. Sky Striker’s pendulum swings rapidly, creating a sense of vertigo…

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Construction | Kennywood | News

Rediscover Kennywood History at the All-New Jeeter’s Pub
ByDan Hower June 8, 2024August 8, 2024

Kennywood has introduced a new pub that pays homage to the park’s rich history, marking one of the many exciting additions for the 2024 season. Once inside the new Jeeter’s Pub, guests will find the venue celebrating the park’s rich heritage with nostalgic murals and artwork, including a dedicated wall for Le Cachot. Look close…

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