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…
This fall, Universal’s Volcano Bay will transform into an after-dark tropical playground as Volcano Bay Nights returns for a limited run. The popular event offers guests the chance to experience the water theme park in a whole new light, complete with shorter attraction wait times, live entertainment, and a special visit from Scooby-Doo and the…
A new bill in Ohio could soon change the way guests plan their days at the state’s largest amusement parks. State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) has introduced the Real-Time Ride Status Notification Act, a measure that would require permanent amusement parks—including Cedar Point and Kings Island, to publicly share real-time ride availability updates. Under…
Halloween Haunt is back at Kings Dominion, filling the park with frights on select nights this fall. Guests can expect a mix of fan-favorite haunted mazes, immersive scare zones, eerie live entertainment, and the adrenaline of night rides — but with one important change. Haunted mazes are now premium attractions that require the purchase of…
Halloween Haunt celebrates its 20th season at Canada’s Wonderland this fall with a major lineup refresh, a blockbuster horror addition, and a new ticketing change that haunted maze fans will need to know about. Running select nights from September 27 through November 1, the event will feature six haunted mazes, seven immersive scare zones, thrilling…
Halloween Haunt returns to Kings Island this fall with a mix of fearsome favorites, new nightmares, and a major change to how guests access the park’s haunted attractions. The Mason, Ohio park, now part of the Six Flags family following the Cedar Fair merger, is raising the stakes with an all-new premium haunted experience and…
SCarowinds returns this fall with a milestone season of scares, debuting multiple new attractions, an expanded lineup of haunted mazes, and a significant change for guests who want to explore them. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Carolinas’ largest Halloween event will now require a separate Haunted Attractions Pass for entry into any haunted maze, along…
Busch Gardens Williamsburg is gearing up to celebrate National Roller Coaster Day on Saturday, August 16, 2025, with a lineup of special experiences, exclusive access, and major savings for thrill-seekers. From morning to midnight, the park will be buzzing with coaster action. Guests can take on all 11 of Busch Gardens’ world-class roller coasters, including…
Las Vegas is about to get even more chilling—thanks to a brand-new score from gothic horror masterminds Midnight Syndicate. The acclaimed composers have created an original soundtrack for Universal Horror Unleashed, Universal Destinations & Experiences’ first-ever year-round horror attraction, opening August 14, 2025, at the AREA15 District. This project marks the band’s first custom score…
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has announced that Richard A. Zimmerman, president, CEO, and board member, will step down from his role as CEO by the end of 2025. Zimmerman will continue in the position until a successor is appointed and will remain on the company’s board. The board has initiated a CEO search with a…
A well-known figure in the world of paranormal investigation has passed away while on tour with one of the most infamous haunted objects in history. Dan Rivera, lead investigator for the New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR) and handler of the real-life Annabelle doll, died unexpectedly over the weekend while traveling with the cursed…
After nearly two decades of thrills, splashes, and family memories, ZDT’s Amusement Park in Seguin, Texas, will officially close its gates for good on August 17, 2025. Switchback Roller Coaster — Courtesy ZDT’s Amusement Park The announcement, made via the park’s website and social media pages, marks the end of an era for the family-owned…