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Howl O Scream Returns To Busch Gardens Tampa in 2020 With Modified Halloween Event
ByDan Hower August 11, 2020August 11, 2020

Busch Gardens Tampa’s premier Halloween event ‘Howl-O-Scream’ is preparing to return in a whole new way this fall for its 21st year. The creative production team has been consulting with medical experts and has modified this year’s event content with a focus on open-air scare zones and entertainment, as well as enhanced health and safety…

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New Construction Markers Appear At Kings Island
ByCoaster Nation August 8, 2020May 5, 2021

Below you will find the timeline of Kings Island Construction from starting at the beginning of August 2020. This article is updated frequently as projects progress. Aug 8, 2020: Over the course of the last week, new markers have appeared at Kings Island. Markers are generally used to indicate construction on a plot of land….

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Construction | News | Six Flags | Video | Waterparks

Six Flags Over Georgia Teases New Addition
ByDaniel Glauser August 7, 2020December 13, 2020

With Six Flags pushing numerous 2020 additions to 2021, many thrill seekers were curious as to what would happen at parks that had already completed their installations for 2020 additions before COVID-19 struct. We finally have that answer.. Six Flags Over Georgia has posted a mysterious video to Instagram with the caption “Catch the Wave”….

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Four Coaster Manufacturers Pull Out of IAAPA Expo
ByDan Hower August 7, 2020August 7, 2020

In light of the COVID pandemic, many major events that were previously planned are being postponed or cancelled. One event that is still scheduled to proceed is the IAAPA Attractions Expo — an annual event that occurs each November in Orlando. The IAAPA Expo is the most important annual gathering of amusement industry professionals and enthusiasts…

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Triotech Launches Reef Rider For Its Storm™ Coin-Op Simulator
ByDaniel Glauser August 6, 2020

Triotech launches “Reef Rider”, a new interactive VR film developed exclusively for the STORM™. The STORM™ is Triotech’s latest interactive VR coin-op simulator which was successfully launched at IAAPA EXPO Orlando. This one-of-a-kind VR experience is set in an underwater setting and was developed by Triotech’s animation studio. In this thrilling adventure, two players…

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Cedar Fair Announces 2020 Park Closures
ByCoaster Nation August 4, 2020February 24, 2021

The amusement industry has been trying to deal with the onset of Covid-19 since it’s initial onset in mid March. Cedar Fair, operators of twelve amusement parks, four outdoor water parks, one indoor water park, and five hotels in the US and Canada, was only able to open Cedar Point, Dorney Park, Kings Island, Michigan’s…

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Haunted House | News | Overseas Parks | Special Events

Haunted Zombie Ferris Wheel Debuts In Osaka Japan
ByDan Hower August 4, 2020August 8, 2020

If haunted drive-thru attractions aren’t terrifying enough, Japan’s tallest ferris wheel, known as ‘The Osaka Wheel’ (403.5-ft) , has been given a special Halloween overlay. The ride has been temporarily re-branded as the “Zombie Ferris Wheel in Hell”. Each ride starts with six guests entering a cabin that is entirely closed in with wrap around…

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Busch Gardens Williamsburg Launches Coasters and Craft Brews
ByDan Hower July 30, 2020October 30, 2024

Busch Gardens® Williamsburg announced today the launch of an ALL-NEW special event – Coasters and Craft Brews. While the general park remains closed, this new specially ticketed outdoor event will highlight an array of hand-picked park experiences including three iconic roller coasters, high flying Screamin’ Swing, ice cold local and craft brews, and tasty barbeque….

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Construction | News | Overseas Parks

Triotech Attraction Opens at Rainbow’s End
ByDaniel Glauser July 27, 2020

Triotech, world leader in interactive attractions, is proud to announce the installation of its 28-seat Dark Ride interactive theater at Rainbow’s End, New Zealand’s largest theme park. “New Zealand has been doing extremely well considering the current worldwide public health situation. Having been there myself, I found it to be a spectacular country with wonderful…

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VIDEO: Intamin Reveals New Coaster Concepts
ByCoaster Nation July 23, 2020July 23, 2020

Today, Intamin has officially unveiled four new coaster concepts to the company’s lineup. The coasters introduced included two water coasters, a compact triple launch coaster, and Intamin’s single rail coaster concept. Ultra Splash The first concept is a combination of a shuttle and water coaster. Cars consisting of 24 riders are launched back and forth…

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Construction | News | Silver Dollar City | Video

Mystic River Falls Debuts At Silver Dollar City
ByDan Hower July 21, 2020September 8, 2020

With great anticipation of Silver Dollar City’s 2020 promise to present The Tallest Drop on a Water Raft Ride in the Western Hemisphere, Mystic River Falls is now open. The water adventure includes winding, roaring rapids set in an authentic Ozarks mountainous river theme, culminating with a waterfall drop that sends riders down more than…

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News | Sea World Parks and Entertainment | Special Events

Electric Ocean Remix Heats Up the Summer At SeaWorld Orlando
ByDan Hower July 21, 2020September 8, 2020

As the sun goes down, SeaWorld comes alive with the glow of Electric Ocean Remix, premiering July 24 on Fridays and Saturdays. Guests are invited to stay late on summer weekends to enjoy electrifying dance music and a brilliant evening of energy that sparks as the sun sets, while maintaining safe physical distancing. The fun…

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