Sydney’s Luna Park is about to receive a massive expansion. The park will be receiving NINE new rides for the 2021 season. The revealed plan features six new flat rides and three new coasters with the signature new attraction being Intamin’s first Hot Racer roller coaster. The ride features cars placed on a singular rail…
During the IAAPA Attractions Expo in November of 2019, Great Coasters International (GCI) revealed an all-new steel track. To obtain a patent on the new design, the track was installed on very short stretch of White Lightning at Fun Spot Orlando. After seeing this, many coaster fanatics were wondering when the new GCI steel track…
The Shark Swim Program at Discovery Cove is back! Modified with enhanced health and safety measures, capacity will be further limited to create an even more exclusive experience for guests to learn about several species of sharks as they swim alongside them in The Grand Reef, and roam the spacious grounds of this peaceful all-inclusive…
This weekend, the Taste of Seven Seas Food Festival launches at SeaWorld Orlando. SeaWorld Orlando’s annual spring event, the Seven Seas Food Festival, resumes this summer in a modified format at SeaWorld Orlando for guests to enjoy select fan favorite food options in a safe environment. Each week, guests can sample popular food and drink features from…
In celebration of Discovery Cove’s reopening, the park has announced a unique deal for Floridians. Guests who make their reservation at the all-inclusive resort by July 13 will save 20% on reservations, PLUS they’ll receive a complimentary Premium Drink Package (a $40 value) that includes an expanded menu of mixed drinks, classic cocktails, draft…
In lieu of the COVID-19 pandemic, many parks are forced to make the tough decision on whether to open or remained closed. Rye Playland was forced to make that decision earlier this week, when it decided to remain closed for the 2020 season. The decision was based off of a lengthy review over whether the…
In 1972, Kings Island opened with 3 roller coasters: Bavarian Beetle, Racer, and Scooby Doo. Many folks know about the Racer and Scooby Doo (now Woodstock Express), but few remember the Bavarian Beetle. The story of the Bavarian Beetle started in 1969 at Cincinnati’s Coney Island. Coney Island had an massive expansion in the 1950’s….
In the 1980s Kings Island was home to several record breaking coasters: King Cobra, Beast, Racer, and the Screamin’ Demon. The Screamin’ Demon, also referred to as the Demon, was one of the first shuttle loop coasters ever built. The ride was installed in 1977 as part of a $5 million dollar upgrade to the…
Today, SeaWorld San Antonio announced exciting details about Texas Stingray – the soon to be tallest, fastest and longest wooden roller coaster in the state of Texas, set to open in spring 2020. This record-breaking coaster, which will reach a top speed of 55 mph, will be located across from the new Turtle Reef exhibit…
Today, SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay revealed details regarding NEW attractions coming to the parks in 2020. This marks the first time in four years that both parks have launched new coasters in the same year, in addition to a new water slide in Tampa. SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Pass Members will be…
Today, Six Flags revealed their top secret plans to build the World’s Tallest, Fastest, and Longest roller coaster. Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) today unveiled the design for Six Flags Qiddiya, one of the key entertainment facilities in a new city that is being built just outside Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – and is destined to become…
Discovery Cove recently welcomed a colorful new group of guests to the park – eight Caribbean flamingos. Comprised of four males and four females, the group of flamingos (known as a flamboyance) arrived in late June after making the short trip from neighboring SeaWorld Orlando. The flamingos have settled in and are enjoying an expansive…