Author: Dan Hower

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

Haunted House | Horror | News | Special Events | Universal | Video

Halloween Horror Nights 2016 Sneak Peek Video Tour At Universal Hollywood
ByDan Hower September 16, 2016September 16, 2016

Halloween Horror Nights 2016 at Universal Studios Hollywood kicks off on Friday, September 16, 2016. The popular event brings together the sickest minds in horror to immerse guests in a living, breathing, three-dimensional world of terror. Featuring an all-new slate of unrivaled film production quality mazes, frightful scare zones, and a fully re-imagined “Terror Tram”…

Read More Halloween Horror Nights 2016 Sneak Peek Video Tour At Universal Hollywood
Construction | News | Waterparks

Largest Indoor Theme Park in North America Coming To Meadowlands NJ
ByDan Hower September 15, 2016September 16, 2016

North America’s largest indoor theme park is coming to American Dream Meadowlands Complex in Rutherford, N.J. with five major themed areas including a Nickelodeon park, LEGOLAND, and DreamWorks area. The mega-mall developer, Triple Five, has teamed up with Nickelodeon to create a second Nickelodeon Universe theme park inside the American Dream Meadowlands facility in New Jersey….

Read More Largest Indoor Theme Park in North America Coming To Meadowlands NJ
Construction | News | Sea World Parks and Entertainment | Video

SeaWorld San Antonio Teases New Wave Breaker Rescue Coaster
ByDan Hower September 15, 2016September 16, 2016

SeaWorld San Antonio is looking to boost profits and attendance following years of public blackfish backlash. SeaWorld Entertainment plans to open a new $18 million attraction called Wave Breaker: The Rescue Coaster at its San Antonio Park for 2017. Where is this rumor/leak coming from? Lets roll through a quick timeline of events. Back in November of 2015, SeaWorld…

Read More SeaWorld San Antonio Teases New Wave Breaker Rescue Coaster
News | Special Events | Video

2016 Golden Ticket Award Winners – Best of the Best!
ByDan Hower September 11, 2016September 12, 2016

The Golden Ticket Awards by Amusement Today are like the Oscars for amusement parks. Each year, a detailed survey is sent to a database of experienced and well-traveled amusement park fans around the world. The surveys are sent out in balanced geographical regions asking enthusiasts to rate the “best” in 23 categories. Amusement Today then tallies up those votes and presents…

Read More 2016 Golden Ticket Award Winners – Best of the Best!
News | Six Flags | Video

Six Flags Announces New Attractions At Every Park In 2017
ByDan Hower September 1, 2016September 2, 2016

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, the world’s largest regional theme park company, has announced thrilling new offerings for 2017! The lineup includes new roller coasters, dark rides, and even a water coaster at the amusement park chain’s 13 locations! Six Flags President and CEO John Duffey takes us on a video tour of all the exciting 2017 attractions!…

Read More Six Flags Announces New Attractions At Every Park In 2017
News | Six Flags | Video

Six Flags Great America Announces New Joker Roller Coaster For 2017
ByDan Hower September 1, 2016September 2, 2016

This morning, Six Flags Great America announced The Joker 4-D free fly coaster for 2017. It will be the park’s 15th coaster! On this wicked new adventure, you’ll soar outside the confines of the track in wing cars facing other riders! The Joker will lift riders up 12 stories, along a 90 degree lift and flip…

Read More Six Flags Great America Announces New Joker Roller Coaster For 2017
News | Six Flags | Video

Six Flags St Louis Announces New Spinsanity Ride For 2017
ByDan Hower September 1, 2016September 1, 2016

It’s that time of the year when all the adrenaline junkies and coaster enthusiasts can find out what’s new at Six Flags for their next season of thrills! Grab some Dramamine because an exciting new ride is coming to Six Flags St. Louis in 2017! Spinsanity will be a massive disc ride, first of its kind…

Read More Six Flags St Louis Announces New Spinsanity Ride For 2017
News | Six Flags | Video

Six Flags Over Texas Announces New Roller Coaster For 2017
ByDan Hower September 1, 2016September 1, 2016

This morning, Six Flags Over Texas announced they will open a new roller coaster in 2017! The Joker 4-D free fly coaster will flip thrill seeking guests head over heels SIX TIMES! Guests will experience exhilarating leaps and dives along with unexpected drops as they tumble from one level to the next! Park president Steve Martindale stated:…

Read More Six Flags Over Texas Announces New Roller Coaster For 2017
News | Six Flags | Special Events | Video

Six Flags Fiesta Texas Unveils New Water Coaster For 2017!
ByDan Hower September 1, 2016September 1, 2016

Get ready to ride the power of a storm! This morning, Six Flags Fiesta Texas has announced Thunder Rapids, North America’s first rocket blast water coaster that will debut in 2017 for the parks 25th anniversary! This state-of-the-art water attraction features a custom-designed inline raft and utilizes new water jet propulsion technology for lightning-fast uphill speeds and…

Read More Six Flags Fiesta Texas Unveils New Water Coaster For 2017!
News | Six Flags | Video

Six Flags New England Announces New Coaster For 2017
ByDan Hower September 1, 2016September 1, 2016

Today, Six Flags New England announced they will be installed a new roller coaster for 2017! The Joker will be Six Flags New England’s first 4-D free fly coaster and their 13th roller coaster! Park president John Winkler stated: “We are thrilled to launch our 13th coaster here at the Coaster Capital of New England. Not…

Read More Six Flags New England Announces New Coaster For 2017
News | Six Flags

Six Flags America Unveils Wonder Woman: Lasso of Truth Ride for 2017
ByDan Hower September 1, 2016September 1, 2016

It’s the time of the year when all the adrenaline junkies and coaster enthusiasts can find out what’s new at Six Flags for their next season of thrills! Six Flags America in Maryland will open Wonder Woman: Lasso of Truth for 2017! Wonder Woman: Lasso of Truth will be Six Flags America’s version of the…

Read More Six Flags America Unveils Wonder Woman: Lasso of Truth Ride for 2017
News | Universal

Universal Orlando Adds New Ticket Entry Feature to Mobile App
ByDan Hower August 31, 2016September 1, 2016

Universal Orlando is revealing a new “Tickets In-App” update to The Official Universal Orlando Resort App that will make the theme park entry experience easier than ever before. Guests who purchase select theme park tickets in The Official Universal Orlando Resort App can bypass Will Call and guest services and proceed directly to the turnstiles where…

Read More Universal Orlando Adds New Ticket Entry Feature to Mobile App