This morning, media and industry leaders gathered around the Rocky Mountain Construction booth at the IAAPA Expo in Orlando as the inventors and designers of Busch Garden’s ground-breaking roller coaster Iron Gwazi, revealed the ride’s first vehicle. Iron Gwazi will make its much-anticipated debut at the park in Spring 2020. Representatives from both the American-based RMC…
For the first time, Carowinds guests have the option to stay overnight right at the park. The 130-suite SpringHill Suites Charlotte at Carowinds welcomes its first guests beginning November 19, 2019. The hotel is located just steps from Carowinds theme park, offering guests convenient access to the 400-acre park, which features more than 60 rides…
Today, Mickey Mouse celebrates his 91st birthday! To celebrate, Disney revealed a 3D poster for Mickey’s first attraction: Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway. https://www.facebook.com/WaltDisneyWorld/posts/10158394284238274 Burst into Mickey and Minnie’s World The darling duo are taking a leisurely drive to a picnic in their sporty roadster—with Conductor Goofy’s train following merrily along. Plot twist—you get to…
Aquatica Orlando is racing into 2020 with Riptide Race, Florida’s first-ever dueling water slide! Starting atop a 68-foot tower, riders will be able to grab a raft and take their mark in side-by-side racing lanes at top speeds. Each raft holds a team of two, so every rider will have a partner as they plunge…
Skyline Attractions is thrilled to announce the launch of Skywarp Orbit. This is the latest addition to the galaxy of Skywarp attractions, which include the successful Skywarp Classic and Skywarp Horizon. Be one of the first to see the concept at the upcoming IAAPA Attractions Expo in Orlando, Florida. “Skywarp Orbit was developed as an…
A few weeks ago, Cincinnati residents were shocked when the beloved Coney Island Amusement Park shut down the ride portion of the park. It seems that another Cincinnati park has closed for good, as the land that houses “The Beach at Adventure Landing” is listed for sale. This listing was posted on Anchor Associates was…
On October 25, 2019, a 92ft. tall Sky Trail opened to the public at Nickelodeon Universe indoor theme park, part of the wider American Dream Mall and entertainment complex in New Jersey. This is the Tallest aerial attraction in the world! The project itself was years in the making and involved collaboration between RCI Adventure…
The Disney Villains After Hours event was such a hit that next year Disney is bringing it back to Magic Kingdom with more operating nights. In 2020, the event will have 14 additional nights, operating on 24 select nights February 7 through July 10. At Disney Villains After Hours in 2020, guests can experience the…
On November 10, Sesame Street is turning 50! Sesame Street has brought life-changing benefits of early learning to children across the globe for half a century! Join us at SeaWorld Orlando as we celebrate Sesame Street’s 50th anniversary with a special weekend Birthday Party Celebration for guests of all ages at Sesame Street Land on…
Canada’s Wonderland is transforming the park into a magical winter wonderland for its new immersive, holiday event. WinterFest opens Nov. 22 and takes place on select dates until Dec. 31, where guests will experience enchanting themed areas adorned with more than five million holiday lights, festive décor and three 15-metre-high Christmas trees. “This is Canada’s…
Santa arrived a little early this year at Universal Orlando. Traditionally, he shows up to holiday cheer with the park wrapped in ribbons and bows. This year, he walked into a world of horror…. literally. Santa came so early that the park was still decorated for Halloween! After decorating the park with lots of much…
Haunted attractions today are comparable to Hollywood movie productions, becoming more elaborate and more immersive than ever before! According to the Haunted Attraction Association, the haunted house industry is a $8 billion dollar industry with more than 2,500 haunted attractions spread across the United States. A recent poll showed that just over 29% of Americans…