We love nothing more than off-season haunt / zombie events! Fear Fair; Indiana’s Scariest Haunted House is hosting their first annual Zombie Prom in Seymour Indiana Saturday, April 11th. Get ready to party in costume, walk the blood red carpet in your finest rotted attire, and dance til you’re dead at this first annual event! Of all…
For the 2015 season, Busch Gardens added yet another amazing roller coaster! Although the new coaster called Tempesto isn’t open yet, Busch Gardens released a new commercial showing off the ride. The new roller coaster is modeled after an Italian daredevil called Tempesto. At first glance, the track looks short, but those who dare to ride Tempesto…
All riders were safely evacuated from a roller coaster that became stuck shortly before 10 p.m Saturday at Carowinds. About 20 children and adults were stuck about 20 feet in the air on the Flying Ace Aerial Chase coaster before park staff was able to get them down according to Carowinds spokeswoman Laresa Thompson. Carowinds amusement park…
It’s Finally Spring 2015!!! [No matter what the weather says]. The BEAST, known as Rougarou, will be unleashed at Cedar Point in just 5 weeks!! The transformation of the Mantis roller coaster into the swamp werewolf that will be a floorless ride will be met with a highly anticipated debut to his new fans. Behind the scenes, Cedar…
Kings Island will be kicking off their 2015 opening day on Saturday, April 18th. Just one season after adding Banshee (one of the best roller coasters in the world) the Mason Ohio park is adding two new family rides, the largest Starbucks store in the Tri-State, interactive maps, and many other improvements. The first of the new rides…
Go Big, Go Backwards! For a limited time, Batman: The Ride, will be more intense than ever when riders dare to take on an all new experience… going backwards! SixFlags Great Adventure located in Jackson, New Jersey, will open Batman: The Ride in 2015 for the coaster’s 23rd season. Since opening in 1993, Batman The Ride reigns as one of…
Busch Gardens Williamsburg is celebrating “40 Years of Fun” in 2015! The Williamsburg Virginia park has been consistently rated as “the most beautiful park” by both the Golden Ticket Awards, and National Theme Park Historical Society. For the 2015 season, Busch Gardens added yet another amazing roller coaster, a new show, and a whole lot more! The…
FINALLY!! The Opening Day for Kings Island is almost upon us with the 2015 season beginning Saturday, April 18th. It’ll be great to see old friends like The Beast, Viking Fury and Vortex after the hiatus and mastering the massive task of surviving Winter. If you’ve been keeping up with Kings Island’s social media channels, you…
SeaWorld Entertainment has named a new CEO as the company struggles with declining attendance and controversy over its killer whales. This past January, SeaWorld Parks&Entertainment CEO Jim Atchison resigned, leaving SeaWorld Entertainment searching for a new CEO. Atchison didn’t leave empty-handed, though, as the former executive received about $2.6 million in severance pay, according to a company proxy statement….
So, what was Cedar Point doing this week as they are just 8 weeks away from Opening Day? Or should I say what are they Rougarou-ing! The Point always stays busy with the usual repainting, refurbishing and replacing of different elements of rides and attractions like any good amusement park does. But they are in essence giving us…
St Patrick’s Day is all about the Irish, Green Beer, parades, and…. haunted houses? Yes, you read that correct.. More and more haunted attractions around the world are opening for off season events. Majority of those off season events are themed around holidays. The Factory of Terror in Canton, Ohio is continuing that tradition by…
A new coaster experience isn’t the only thing Cedar Point has planned for 2015. The park is also completely refurbishing Hotel Breakers from the ground up. Located along the mile-long Cedar Point Beach, Hotel Breakers is getting closer to completing its two-year transformation into the ultimate resort destination. For 2015 the hotel will feature new rooms, new decor, a…