Author: Dan Hower

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

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New Universal Youth Program Turns Theme Parks into Interactive Learning Experiences
ByDan Hower March 19, 2017March 20, 2017

Universal Orlando Youth Programs has launched the all-new “Your Classroom in Motion: A STEAM App Series“. This inventive collection of educational programs uses the thrills of world-renowned theme park attractions to shape powerful and experiential learning experiences focused on science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics. Using a tablet with software exclusive to groups participating…

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Rare Black Rhino Born At Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
ByDan Hower March 18, 2017November 9, 2017

A black rhinoceros calf was welcomed into the world this week at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium. Wednesday afternoon, Zoo keepers watched in awe as the Azizi (the mother), delivered the baby without any human interference. The calf is only the second black rhinoceros born at the Pittsburgh zoo since 2014. According to the zoo, rhino…

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Conservation | News | Sea World Parks and Entertainment

New One-of-a-Kind SeaWorld Experience Features Orcas as Never Seen Before
ByDan Hower March 16, 2017April 12, 2018

As SeaWorld San Diego continues its transformation into the world’s next generation sea-life experience, the park will now offer guests an intimate, individualized killer whale encounter never before provided in its 53-year history, featuring the orcas and the behaviorists who care for them. Beginning Saturday, March 18 and running for nine weeks only, guests will…

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Disney | News | Special Events | Video | Walt Disney World

Disney Reveals Pandora – World of Avatar Details On ABC
ByDan Hower March 8, 2017March 9, 2017

Tune into ABC on March 9 for an inside look at Pandora – The World of Avatar at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom. Good Morning America, The View, The Chew, and Nightline will all feature an inside look at the highly anticipated Pandora – The World of Avatar. The day of sneak peeks kicks off…

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News | Universal | Video

First Look: Jimmy Fallon’s New Ride At Universal Studios Orlando
ByDan Hower March 6, 2017March 9, 2017

“Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon” will officially open on Thursday, April 6 at Universal Studios Orlando, but we took a sneak peek inside! This new ride has created a lot of buzz not only at Universal Studios, but on the Tonight Show as well. Last night we previewed the new ride during technical rehearsals aka a…

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News

Dolly Parton Announces New Dinner Show in Pigeon Forge
ByDan Hower March 5, 2017March 7, 2017

After the success of Dolly Parton’s NBC movies about her childhood, Pigeon Forge’s newest dinner theatre attraction is telling a special story very close to her heart. After months of work, Parton and her production team are opening a new show shaped by the life and family of the Smoky Mountain songbird herself. “This new…

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Construction | Disney | News | Video | Walt Disney World | Waterparks

Miss Adventure Falls Opening at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park This Month
ByDan Hower March 4, 2017March 4, 2017

Miss Adventure Falls, a new family-friendly water attraction, will open March 12 as part of an expansion at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park! Miss Adventure Falls brings to life the story of Captain Mary Oceaneer, a treasure-hunting heroine who got stranded with her pet parrot at Typhoon Lagoon years ago by a rogue storm. In a…

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Disney | News | Special Events

Cirque du Soleil La Nouba Closing At Walt Disney World
ByDan Hower March 3, 2017March 4, 2017

After entertaining over 10 million guests at Walt Disney World, the acrobatic antics of Cirque du Soleil’s ‘La Nouba’ is coming to an end. For nearly twenty years, La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil has been a Walt Disney World staple producing over 8,500 performances! Since its inception in late 1998, the show has welcomed many new acts; the…

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Busch Gardens Tampa | News | Sea World Parks and Entertainment | Video

Busch Gardens Food and Wine Festival Kicks Off With Daughtry And Andy Grammer
ByDan Hower March 3, 2017March 3, 2017

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s third annual Food & Wine Festival kicks off this weekend as American rock band, Daughtry and pop sensation, Andy Grammer, take the stage. DAUGHTRY – Saturday, March 4 Since forming from American Idol, Daughtry has released four studio albums (Daughtry, Leave This Town, Break The Spell and Baptized), earned four Grammy…

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Cedar Fair | Cedar Point | Construction | News

Melt Bar And Grilled To Open At Cedar Point This May
ByDan Hower March 2, 2017March 3, 2017

MELT IS COMING TO CEDAR POINT! Last week at Cedar Point’s annual Winter-Chill Out Event, the park announced a new partnership with Melt Bar & Grilled. It’s an Ohio favorite for sandwiches and the restaurant is known for serving over-sized gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches. The partnership came about after Tony Clark, Cedar Point’s Communication Director…

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News | Six Flags | Special Events | Video

Six Flags Over Texas Combines Real World With VR On New Galactic Attack Coaster
ByDan Hower March 1, 2017March 2, 2017

Six Flags and Samsung have joined forces to unveil a new Galactic Attack Virtual Reality Coaster at Six Flags Over Texas. Unlike the two previous virtual reality experiences that Six Flags had on the Shockwave coaster last year, “Galactic Attack” allows riders to see the real world mixed with virtual elements during the ride. This new mixed…

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10 New Roller Coasters You Must Ride In 2017!
ByDan Hower February 28, 2017March 1, 2017

Theme parks around the world are getting ready to kick off their 2017 season of thrills! A new season means new rides — more importantly, NEW COASTERS! There’s some exciting new roller coasters debuting in 2017. Some steel, some wood, and even some for the kids. We take a look at 10 U.S. coasters you…

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