In light of the COVID pandemic, many major events that were previously planned are being postponed or cancelled. One event that is still scheduled to proceed is the IAAPA Attractions Expo — an annual event that occurs each November in Orlando. The IAAPA Expo is the most important annual gathering of amusement industry professionals and enthusiasts…
If haunted drive-thru attractions aren’t terrifying enough, Japan’s tallest ferris wheel, known as ‘The Osaka Wheel’ (403.5-ft) , has been given a special Halloween overlay. The ride has been temporarily re-branded as the “Zombie Ferris Wheel in Hell”. Each ride starts with six guests entering a cabin that is entirely closed in with wrap around…
Busch Gardens® Williamsburg announced today the launch of an ALL-NEW special event – Coasters and Craft Brews. While the general park remains closed, this new specially ticketed outdoor event will highlight an array of hand-picked park experiences including three iconic roller coasters, high flying Screamin’ Swing, ice cold local and craft brews, and tasty barbeque….
With great anticipation of Silver Dollar City’s 2020 promise to present The Tallest Drop on a Water Raft Ride in the Western Hemisphere, Mystic River Falls is now open. The water adventure includes winding, roaring rapids set in an authentic Ozarks mountainous river theme, culminating with a waterfall drop that sends riders down more than…
As the sun goes down, SeaWorld comes alive with the glow of Electric Ocean Remix, premiering July 24 on Fridays and Saturdays. Guests are invited to stay late on summer weekends to enjoy electrifying dance music and a brilliant evening of energy that sparks as the sun sets, while maintaining safe physical distancing. The fun…
Just weeks after reopening, Hong Kong Disneyland will close once again. The park was reopened to the public on June 18, but on Monday the park announced it would close for a second time on July 15th, due to concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. Ayaka McGill/AFP/Getty Images “As required by the government and health authorities…
Kennywood has officially opened for the 2020 season with a re-imagined attraction. The Old Mill is the latest themed version of the park’s historic boat ride. For the previous 15 years, everyone’s favorite lasagna loving orange cat was the star of the attraction. Now, Garfield is gone and the beloved Old Mill has been restored…
With World’s of Fun, Kings Island, Cedar Point, and Dorney Park all reopening, thrill seekers from around the world were wondering which Cedar Fair park would re-open next. With Ontario preparing to enter “Stage 3” of their covid-19 planning, it has been disclosed to BlogTO that Canada’s Wonderland is finally preparing to re-open. The park…
Hersheypark, a 121-acre theme park with family-friendly rides and thrilling coasters, a water park and a zoo, opened today with the debut of Hershey’s Chocolatetown, a $150 million new expansion featuring the parks 15th coaster, Candymonium — the tallest, fastest, longest and sweetest coaster in Hersheypark, and other new experiences Where Fun Meets Chocolate. Inspired…
Kings Island is set to debut their newest coaster Orion on Thursday. Orion, one of only seven giga coasters in the world, a class of coasters having a height or drop of 300-399 ft. Orion will plunge riders down an exhilarating 300-foot drop before sending them on a high-speed journey over seven more hills at…
The Bourne Stuntacular, based on Universal Pictures’ blockbuster Bourne film franchise, grand opens tomorrow, June 30, 2020 at Universal Studios Florida as the most technologically-advanced stunt show to date. The all-new show will fully immerse guests in the world of Jason Bourne through groundbreaking technology, including an immense LED screen and high-tech props, to incredible…
This Fourth of July weekend, families and friends can enjoy three nights of the new physically distant fireworks presentations “Light Up the Sky” July 3-5 at SeaWorld Orlando! All nights will feature the brand-new “Light Up The Sky” fireworks spectacular followed by a patriotic fireworks finale that SeaWorld guests have known to love for years!…