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New Roller Coaster And Water Ride Coming To Adventureland Iowa in 2023
ByDan Hower November 15, 2022November 17, 2022

Vikings are invading Adventureland! In 2023, guests will join Viking invaders in a new themed area featuring two all-new thrilling rides…. intertwined! The Flying Viking roller coaster will soar over, under and around family water ride Draken Falls. Hang on as Flying Viking travels 1,300+ feet of twisting, turning, exhilarating track. Then brave the rushing waters of Draken…

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Construction | Kennywood | News | Video

Kennywood To Debut New Spinvasion Ride And Area 412 in 2023
ByDan Hower November 15, 2022November 17, 2022

A new out of this world ride will take flight at Kennywood in 2023. Spinvasion, an intergalactic multi-action spin ride, will blast off as the centerpiece of the all-new “Area 412” in the spring of 2023. “Spinvasion is a first of its kind attraction, which offers our guests something they can’t get at any other park…

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Construction | Hersheypark | News | Video

Wildcat’s Revenge RMC Hybrid Coaster Coming To Hersheypark
ByDan Hower November 2, 2022January 15, 2023

Wildcat is back and seeking vengeance. Hersheypark has finally revealed the details of its all-new Wildcat’s Revenge hybrid coaster. One of 15 coasters at Hersheypark, the wood and steel hybrid will join one of the largest and most iconic coaster collections in the United States in summer 2023, 100 years after the first Wild Cat…

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Cedar Fair | Michigans Adventure | News | Special Events

Tricks and Treats Fall Fest Coming To Michigan’s Adventure in 2023
ByDan Hower October 18, 2022October 19, 2022

Michigan’s Adventure will be extending its 2023 season into September and October. With the extended season, the park will introduce its first signature event, Tricks and Treats Fall Fest, taking place on Saturdays and Sundays beginning Sept. 16 through Oct. 15, 2023. Little goblins to grown-up ghouls will be invited to step into a larger-than-life spooky Halloween…

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Construction | News | Sea World Parks and Entertainment | Video

“Pipeline: The Surf Coaster” Opening At SeaWorld Orlando in 2023
ByDan Hower October 18, 2022October 25, 2024

This morning, SeaWorld Orlando officially announced their NEWEST roller coaster, “Pipeline: The Surf Coaster”, coming in the Spring of 2023. This attraction is the world’s first “Surf Coaster”. Riders will feel the power of the ocean in a whole new way, making “Pipeline” every thrill-seeker’s newest obsession. “Pipeline” will take them on an unparalleled journey…

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Carowinds | Cedar Fair | News

Carowinds Expanding To Year-Round Operations
ByDan Hower October 18, 2022October 18, 2022

Carowinds will not go into hibernation after the holidays. The nation’s only amusement park straddling two states will expand to year-round operations beginning January 1, 2023. The scheduling change introduces additional weekends to the calendar in January, February, and early March, with regular park operation continuing throughout the rest of the year. The added winter operating days,…

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Busch Gardens Tampa | Construction | News | Sea World Parks and Entertainment

New Attraction Coming To Busch Gardens Tampa in 2023
ByDan Hower October 11, 2022October 19, 2022

Today, Busch Gardens Tampa has revealed their next attraction. When it opens in 2023, Serengeti Flyer will be the world’s tallest and fastest ride of its kind, a screamin’ swing. With each swing, riders will soar higher and higher above Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s expansive 65-acre Serengeti Plain while experiencing multiple negative-G moments before plunging…

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Haunted House | News | Special Events | Video

Woods of Terror Haunted Thrill Park – Greensboro, NC
ByDan Hower September 28, 2022October 3, 2022

Woods of Terror is back for it’s 31st season this Fall with an all-new attraction “Brookhaven Memorial Hospital”. Woods of Terror is located at McLaurin Farms 12 miles outside of Greensboro, North Carolina. For the Halloween season, the 45 acre property offers twelve themed haunted houses that range from vampires, clowns, zombies and more. Guests at…

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Construction | News | Sea World Parks and Entertainment | Video | Waterparks

World’s First Launched Flume Coaster Coming To SeaWorld San Antonio in 2023
ByDan Hower September 27, 2022September 27, 2022

Catapult Falls, the world’s steepest flume coaster is coming to SeaWorld San Antonio in 2023. The first-of-its-kind ride combines the thrill of a launched roller coaster, the excitement of a vertical lift elevator that lifts riders above the theme park, and a water flume ride with the steepest drop, to produce multiple rushes of adrenaline…

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Construction | News | Sea World Parks and Entertainment | Video

SeaWorld San Diego Announces Arctic Rescue Snowmobile Themed Coaster
ByDan Hower September 27, 2022October 19, 2022

SeaWorld San Diego has announced that Arctic Rescue — the longest and fastest straddle coaster on the West Coast, will open in Spring 2023. Unpredictable climate fluctuations and global warming in the Arctic is threatening many animals and forcing them to change how they hunt, breed, and migrate. The ride is inspired by the SeaWorld…

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Amusement Today Honors Best of The Best With 2022 Golden Ticket Awards
ByDanielle Alley September 10, 2022September 10, 2022

It’s that time of year again! This week industry professionals from across the globe tuned in online to honor the best of the best in the amusement industry. The Golden Ticket Awards by Amusement Today are like the Oscars for amusement parks. Each year, a detailed survey is sent to experienced and well-traveled amusement park experts…

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Horror | News | Six Flags | Special Events

Six Flags Great Adventure Reveals Its Most Terrifying Fall Line-Up for 2022
ByDan Hower September 6, 2022September 10, 2022

Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey, has revealed their fall line-up of events, including Fright Fest, which promises to be the scariest event ever! While daylight hours are reserved for the family-friendly Kids Boo Fest and Oktoberfest, the theme park will pull out all the stops for “fright by night”. Oktoberfest Food Festival ─ September 17 through October 30 Oktoberfest…

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