Spirit Halloween is keeping the holiday spirit alive well after spooky season wraps up. Following the success of its “Spirit Christmas” pilot last year, the retailer is making a bold move for 2025, expanding from its 10 test stores in the Northeast to 30 locations across 13 states. After years of dominating fall with its…
Six Flags Over Texas is charging into history with Tormenta Rampaging Run, a one-of-a-kind roller coaster that will trample six world records when it opens in 2026. Soaring to 309 feet, this adrenaline-fueled attraction will not only become the world’s tallest, fastest, and longest dive coaster, but also the first-ever giga dive coaster, setting a…
Dollywood has officially revealed its next record-breaking addition, and it’s one for the history books. Opening in Spring 2026, NightFlight Expedition will debut inside Wildwood Grove as the largest single attraction investment in Dollywood’s history, a more than $50 million project blending coaster thrills, river rapids, and immersive storytelling into one unforgettable journey. Created in…
Nashville could soon be more than just the home of country music and hot chicken. Stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze is aiming to put Music City back on the theme park map with an ambitious new project: Nateland Theme Park. Plans are underway for a park spanning roughly 80–100 acres, making it one of the largest…
Today, amusement industry professionals from all around the globe have convened in the Carolina’s to celebrate the best of the best in their field! Amusement Today introduced the Golden Ticket Awards in 1998 to spotlight the amusement park industry and its attractions by acknowledging the “Best of the Best”. The Golden Ticket Awards by Amusement…
Valleyfair is setting the stage for something big in 2026, just in time for its 50th Anniversary. The park has already confirmed that “new waterpark adventures” are on the way, and all signs point toward one of the largest expansions in its history. To prepare for construction, a large portion of Soak City officially closed…
On July 17, 1955, Walt Disney unveiled Disneyland to the world, changing the course of entertainment forever. His bold vision and passion for innovation have continued to shape Disney Parks for nearly 70 years, inspiring generations with creativity and imagination. That same spirit of progress is about to be showcased in a new way at…
A ghostly encore is preparing to take the stage at Kings Island. Next spring, the park will debut Phantom Theater: Opening Nightmare, a brand-new dark ride that pays homage to one of the park’s most beloved attractions while raising the curtain on a fresh chapter of storytelling and technology. Set inside the theater (current Boo…
Zoombezi Bay is set to close out its season with a splash of fall flair as the waterpark brings back its popular Oktoberfest celebration. For two weekends, Central Ohio’s largest waterpark will combine German-inspired festivities, seasonal flavors, and its signature attractions to create a send-off that bridges the fun of summer with the excitement of…
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, along with its neighboring waterpark Zoombezi Bay, are furthering their commitment to inclusion and accessibility with a series of sensory-friendly events and ongoing initiatives designed to make visits more comfortable for guests of all abilities. From quieter hours in the waterpark to enhanced accessibility at animal presentations, the goal is…
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is preparing to awaken the darkest corners of your imagination as Howl-O-Scream returns this fall. On select nights, the park will transform into a sprawling nightmare filled with new haunted houses, scare zones, roaming hordes, and sinister live entertainment. This year’s event promises more frights than ever before, introducing two all-new…
Hersheypark is bringing big personality to its Halloween lineup this fall with the debut of Shaq-A-Licious Laff Trakk, a first-of-its-kind ride overlay inspired by Shaquille O’Neal and his Shaq-A-Licious XL Gummies. The glowing transformation of the park’s popular indoor spinning coaster will headline the Hersheypark Halloween and Dark Nights event, running Fridays through Sundays from…