After many hints were dropped over the past year by both Cedar Point and Cedar Fair officials, Cedar Point has “officially” announced the permanent closure of Wicked Twister — the spiraling, twisting roller coaster that overlooks the Lake Erie Beach. The announcement was made by Cedar Point Director of Communications Tony Clark who said “Wicked…
Today, Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, announced the addition of “Defiance” — a new Euro-Fighter roller coaster featuring a 110-foot freefall drop at a beyond-vertical 102.3 degrees and three inversions. German based Gerstlauer Amusement Rides, will be manufacturing the new coaster that will capitalize on Glenwood Caverns’ unique mountaintop location and provide new…
Kennywood, located just outside of Pittsburgh PA, will celebrate 71 years of Fall Fantasy Parades one of the park’s grandest traditions beginning Saturday, August 7. More than 125 marching bands from high schools and colleges throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio will fill Kennywood’s midways with live music during parades on select dates through August 29. Presented this year…
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The most notorious Halloween Horror Nights icons in Universal Orlando history will join forces to inflict unimaginable terror upon guests in the all-original haunted house – Halloween Horror Nights Icons: Captured. The sinister new experience will thrust guests into a monstrous “Hell of Fame” where they’ll face The Caretaker, The Director, The Usher, The Storyteller, Jack…
Heroes weekend is returning to Legoland Florida Saturday, August 7 and Sunday, August 8, 2021! The entertaining event, presented by the National Fire Protection Association, teaches kids about fire safety with a variety of fun activities in the theme park, including information from NFPA’s annual Fire Prevention Week theme: Kitchen Safety! During this two-day-only special event, families…
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is a fully themed hotel that will debut at Walt Disney World, adjacent to Hollywood Studios in 2022. Today, we seen the Starcruiser’s first commercial and finally got a glimpse of what this first-of-its-kind vacation experience will be like. The overall experience is simple: Guests will book a two-day, two-night package,…
SeaWorld Orlando’s first separate-ticketed, nighttime Halloween event, Howl-O-Scream, premieres this fall joining the daytime Halloween Spooktacular to offer spooky fun by day and terrifying frights by night! Today, SeaWorld has unveiled several more themed Howl-O-Scream elements along with their descriptions. New Haunted House — Captain’s Revenge: A tempting and terrifying force has possessed those who…
The annual Bier Fest event is returning to Busch Gardens Tampa! During the fourth year of Bier Fest, guests can sip seasonal beverage offerings and savor new recipes featuring fan-favorite breweries. Beer flows through the park on an all-new beer trail, weaving between iconic coasters, local live music and fascinating animal habitats while incorporating fan-favorite…
In partnership with the Ocean County Health Department, Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey, will host a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic Aug. 5, 11, and 17 from 10 am to 7 pm. All guests who receive the COVID-19 vaccination onsite will receive a free ticket to the Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure for the 2021 season. “We’re honored to…
To celebrate the fifth-annual National Waterpark Day, Kalahari Resorts and Conventions (founder of National Waterpark Day), partnered with BallastVR to launch America’s first and only virtual reality waterslide — bringing a totally new dimension to waterpark fun. Riders can now experience virtual reality worlds while riding down Kalahari’s Anaconda waterslide in Pennsylvania. It’s not a…
Today, Pepsi and Hersheypark has debuted Pepsi Pop Star, a first-of-its-kind, immersive entertainment experience created within the historic amusement park. Guests are invited to test their dance moves in the engaging music-focused space complete with exclusive merchandise! Inspired by the brand’s deep history and roots in music and entertainment, Pepsi Pop Star is the ultimate…
Disney has revised their safety policies and will now require masks to be worn indoors regardless of vaccination status beginning July 30, at both Walt Disney World Florida and Disneyland in California. This new policy aligns with recommendations from Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as Covid cases continue to…