Cedar Point has released some more details about their new attraction of 2019. From Tony Clark’s blog post today: “Alright, explorers! We’ve received the first bit of the map from Forbidden Frontier on Adventure Island, so let’s take a look at the image above. We’ve been told that this is the Snake River Swamp. Once…
In 2019, Disney is set to unveil it’s brand new Skyliner transportation system, the largest upgrade to the Walt Disney World’s iconic transportation network since the 1980’s. With the recent build up for the new transportation system, one question still remains: will it be able to handle the crowds? The Skyliner is a gondola based…
At the start of Kings Dominion Virginia’s 2018 season, Volcano: The Blast Coaster was closed suddenly for the entire season. There were rumors flying around the coaster community on whether the ride would reopen in 2019. In a shocking surprise, Kings Dominion has made the following announcement today: “The 2019 operating season is on the…
Construction of the track for Yukon Striker, the world’s tallest dive coaster, was completed last Friday. The final pieces of track consisted of the top portion of the vertical loop. Now with the track completed, work can now begin on the installation of the machinery that makes up the iconic coaster. Yukon Striker promises an exhilarating…
Sharp-eyed visitors to Walt Disney World Resort this week may have spotted something new up in the sky! Disney has begun testing their new Skyliner transport system! Scheduled to open this fall, Disney Skyliner will be a new, state-of-the-art gondola system that will conveniently connect Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot to four resort hotels — Disney’s Art…
Earlier last year, operations of Rye Playland was switched over to Standard Amusements. There was interest by enthusiasts on what the new operators were planning for the future of the iconic park. Today, Standard Amusements revealed their plans and it was much larger than what many anticipated. The new plan released for Rye Playland calls…
Ever since the announcement of Cedar Point’s new Adventure Island attraction, the park has given out limited information about the new area. Details presented during the California’s Great America Master Plan presentation (seen here) may provide us with clues to the nature of the attraction. In the presentation, the park described eventually adding a…
It’s been less than a month into 2019, and we already have clues to what could be installed at parks in 2020. According to documents filed to the Santa Clara permit office, California’s Great America filed documents to “Construct a (n) one story building with basement for drop slides equipment & mechanical equipment building to…
Six Flags Great Adventure, the World’s Ultimate Thrill Park, announces a second major addition for the 2019 season with the introduction of Calypso Springs. This massive activity pool is Six Flags Hurricane Harbor’s largest new attraction since the New Jersey waterpark opened in 2000. “Hurricane Harbor is an industry leader with best-in-class water slides and…
For the 2019 season, there will be an all new, immersive 7-acre themed area added to Carowinds called Blue Ridge Junction. This new area will feature standout restaurants, the newly refurbished Mountain Gliders, and the iconic Copperhead Strike roller coaster. Copperhead Strike is a new Double Launch coaster built by MACK Rides GmbH & Co KG, of…
Disneyland, in anticipation of the highly regarded Galaxy’s Edge expansion, has announced a price increase for single day and passes for 2019. With the debut of the new section in early June, heavy crowds are anticipated for the summer months. In an attempt to implement crowd control, Disney has implemented the new prices for the…
It seems SeaWorld San Diego is on a massive expansion project. In 2018 the park opened Electric Eel, a unique coaster manufactured by Premier Rides. In 2019, the park will debut Tidal Twister, a Skyline Attractions Skywarp. Furthermore, in 2020 the park has planned their largest investment yet for its 55th anniversary! Enter MAKO! Manufactured…