Huron native Carrie Boldman has been named the new vice president and general manager at Cedar Point. She succeeds Jason McClure, who has been promoted to senior vice president, park operations, at Cedar Point’s parent company, Cedar Fair Entertainment Company. Boldman previously served as Cedar Point’s vice president of merchandise and games, and brings 25…
Spring is here! With warmer temperatures sliding into the daily forecast, many amusement parks across the country are preparing for the 2021 season. Kings Island, located just outside of Cincinnati, has been very busy during the Winter months performing ride maintenance, cleaning, painting, landscaping, and even refurbishing old rides such as The Racer – which…
While Knott’s Berry Farm continues to offer special ticketed events at the park that do not include rides, the theme park is planning to officially re-open for its 100th anniversary season this May. California officials recently eased COVID-19 restrictions for amusement parks, stating they could re-open starting April 1 — with guidelines in place that…
California theme parks and sports stadiums will be permitted to welcome back visitors far sooner than expected under new guidance. Today, Governor Newsom has set forth a guideline for the reopening of California amusement parks according to his administration’s “Blueprint Refresh”. The move would allow parks such as Disneyland, Disney’s California Adventure, Knott’s Berry Farm,…
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…
Cedar Point has announced their operating calendar as well as a full season of entertainment in 2021, including the celebration of its postponed 150th anniversary during the heart of the summer. Also returning are signature special events, a spectacular nighttime parade and party, a new family river adventure ride and chances to win the unprecedented…
Kings Island has announced its 2021 Season Operating Calendar including their Soak City Waterpark! The park will officially open its gates to the general public on Saturday, May 15. A Gold and Platinum season passholder preview will happen the weekend prior on May 8 and 9. Kings Island’s Soak City Water Park will open on…
In newsletters sent out to Cedar Fair season passholders, many of their parks announced the tentative dates for the start of the 2021 season. The tentative opening dates are as follows: Kings Island: passholders – May 8/9 Canada’s Wonderland: May 14 Cedar Point: May 14 California’s Great America: May 22 Carowinds: May 22 Dorney Park:…
Over the course of the past year, We have presented a variety of concepts that were proposed for parks. Unfortunately, nearly all of these concepts were never built. This story is different, as the ride was built and you can ride it today. Since the acquisition of California’s Great America by Cedar Fair in late…
After putting the project on hold in 2020, Grain and Grill will open in 2021 as an all-new dining experience that will bring fresh, savory, and local ingredients packed with flavor to Kings Dominion guests. Plus, adults will be able to enjoy a refreshing craft beer, signature cocktails and wine at the patio bar. For…
Cedar Point released their annual Christmas video. The video is set to “It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas” and features the full time staff who work year round — keeping Cedar Point functioning. It even offers a glimpse of the new parade floats and takes a poke at some “top secret” plans for…