In 2019, Kentucky Kingdom added Kentucky Flyer, a Gravity Group coaster that was well received not only by thrill seekers, but entire families! With the park expanding at a rapid rate, fans started wondering.. when would the park receive their next coaster….? The answer to that question appears to be 2021. Inside FAA documentation that…
Starting this weekend, guests can feel the spark after dark at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s Summer Nights with an ALL NEW laser and fireworks finale, tasty seasonal eats, and extended park hours every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from July 17 to August 16. Cooler nighttime temperatures and enhanced health and safety measures provide guests at…
Just weeks after reopening, Hong Kong Disneyland will close once again. The park was reopened to the public on June 18, but on Monday the park announced it would close for a second time on July 15th, due to concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. Ayaka McGill/AFP/Getty Images “As required by the government and health authorities…
Kennywood has officially opened for the 2020 season with a re-imagined attraction. The Old Mill is the latest themed version of the park’s historic boat ride. For the previous 15 years, everyone’s favorite lasagna loving orange cat was the star of the attraction. Now, Garfield is gone and the beloved Old Mill has been restored…
With World’s of Fun, Kings Island, Cedar Point, and Dorney Park all reopening, thrill seekers from around the world were wondering which Cedar Fair park would re-open next. With Ontario preparing to enter “Stage 3” of their covid-19 planning, it has been disclosed to BlogTO that Canada’s Wonderland is finally preparing to re-open. The park…
In celebration of Discovery Cove’s reopening, the park has announced a unique deal for Floridians. Guests who make their reservation at the all-inclusive resort by July 13 will save 20% on reservations, PLUS they’ll receive a complimentary Premium Drink Package (a $40 value) that includes an expanded menu of mixed drinks, classic cocktails, draft…
Hersheypark, a 121-acre theme park with family-friendly rides and thrilling coasters, a water park and a zoo, opened today with the debut of Hershey’s Chocolatetown, a $150 million new expansion featuring the parks 15th coaster, Candymonium — the tallest, fastest, longest and sweetest coaster in Hersheypark, and other new experiences Where Fun Meets Chocolate. Inspired…
Kings Island is set to debut their newest coaster Orion on Thursday. Orion, one of only seven giga coasters in the world, a class of coasters having a height or drop of 300-399 ft. Orion will plunge riders down an exhilarating 300-foot drop before sending them on a high-speed journey over seven more hills at…
Six Flags America’s Hurricane Harbor will open this Friday, July 3 with all new safety measures and protocols. New safety measures, hygiene protocols and new technology systems to protect our guests and employees include: Health Screenings for Guests and Team Members Contact-less IR thermal imaging will be used to screen temperatures of guests and employees…
In lieu of the COVID-19 pandemic, many parks are forced to make the tough decision on whether to open or remained closed. Rye Playland was forced to make that decision earlier this week, when it decided to remain closed for the 2020 season. The decision was based off of a lengthy review over whether the…
This Fourth of July weekend, families and friends can enjoy three nights of the new physically distant fireworks presentations “Light Up the Sky” July 3-5 at SeaWorld Orlando! All nights will feature the brand-new “Light Up The Sky” fireworks spectacular followed by a patriotic fireworks finale that SeaWorld guests have known to love for years!…
Over the course of the last few months, we have highlighted coaster proposals and designs that never saw the light of day in our video series, Lost Concepts. While researching a project for Kings Dominion, we stumbled upon some references to unrealized concepts of Volcano. Such references mentioned numerous pitches to manufacturers to create a…