After being teased in 2019, Star Wars fans have been anxiously awaiting for any details surrounding the new Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel at Walt Disney World. The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will offer a two-night itinerary where guests arrive and depart together, (similar to how Disney Cruise Lines operate). But, unlike any typical cruise, you become…
This morning, in a virtual press conference shared with us, Disney announced MagicBand+, a new version of MagicBand that will interact with guests by providing light and haptic feedback from within the parks. The new MagicBand+ (Magic Band Plus) system will be very interactive both inside and outside the theme parks. Not only will they…
Louisville Halloween, Louisville’s premiere Halloween entertainment website, is excited to announce a six-week Halloween Festival called “Ultimate Halloween Fest” taking place at two locations in 2021. The festival will take place at two locations; Pope Lick Park and Paristown, both located in Louisville, KY. Fridays and Saturdays September 24th through October 23rd at Pope Lick…
With nearly 10,000 votes submitted in Kennywood’s “Choose the Color” poll, park fans on social media made their preference overwhelmingly clear: Phantom’s Revenge, recently voted America’s 2nd-best roller coaster, will be painted Petrifying Purple this offseason. With the monumental decision made, park teams decided to turn their paintbrushes towards another coaster due for a fresh coat: Thunderbolt! In 2022 Thunderbolt will…
Cedar Fair, one of the largest regional amusement-resort operators in the world, has announced that Ty Tastepe has joined the company in a newly created role of senior vice president and chief information officer. Ty will be based at the company’s office in Charlotte, North Carolina, and will report to President and Chief Executive Officer…
The Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary, also known as “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” kicks off on October 1st. There will be special nighttime spectaculars, a new attraction, new EARidescent outfits for Mickey and the gang, and so much more starting on October 1st. As part of the 50th celebration, Disney has unveiled 50 golden…
Silver Dollar City’s Harvest Festival returns in Fall of 2021 with even more pumpkins, new bigger-than-life pumpkin sculptures and more lighted pathways featuring spectacularly hand-carved designs. As part of Silver Dollar City’s 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee, the 2021 half-million-dollar “pumpkin” expansion adds to the Harvest Festival featuring Crafts, Cowboys and Pumpkins, running September 24-October 30,…
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…
SeaWorld San Antonio has released 2022 Annual Passes that offer three unique tiers starting as low as $5.99 a month. Perks range from unlimited park access for 12 months, FREE preferred parking, special savings on merchandise, food and beverages; ride quick queue, and even animal experiences. Also included are special monthly discounts, offers, and rewards throughout the year…
Busch Gardens Williamsburg has announced that their record-breaking new “Pantheon” roller coaster, will officially open March of 2022. Pantheon was originally planned to open in 2020, but was delayed along with many other new attractions in the SeaWorld chain of parks. The coaster features two inversions, four launches, five air-time hills, a 95 degree drop,…
After nearly 20 years, Kennywood amusement park will no longer offer Phantom Fright Nights during Halloween. The Pittsburgh amusement park has announced an all-new “Phantom Fall Fest” Halloween event that will debut on Friday, October 1. “For the first time ever, Kennywood will be open all day and well into the evening on Saturdays and…
If you’ve been trick-or-treating or visited a haunted attraction, costume shop, or amusement park during the Halloween season, chances are you’ve heard the music of Midnight Syndicate. Featuring a signature blend of orchestral music and sound effects, Midnight Syndicate’s studio albums, along with their independent film, The Dead Matter, and several film scores have earned…