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…
In a continuation of their Manatee Rescue and Rehabilitation Partnership, SeaWorld Orlando will send a recently rescued manatee to the Cincinnati Zoo for rehabilitation. Orphaned manatees Miles and Mathew are also headed back to SeaWorld Orlando after spending time at the Cincinnati Zoo for additional rehabilitation. A young male manatee rescued by Florida Fish and…
All your favorite Nickelodeon characters now call New Jersey… home! After 16 years of planning, a lengthy construction process, and numerous delays, The American Dream mall is officially open in East Rutherford, NJ. The park features over 35 rides, rollercoasters and attractions for families and thrill-seekers, both young and young at heart. SpongeBob, Dora The…
With another Halloween season come the news articles on traditional media and social media about that ‘extreme haunted house’ that requires a 40 page waiver and offers a huge cash prize to anyone who can make it through. Members of the Haunted Attraction Association, the only official association of the haunted house industry, are tired of seeing…
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, the world’s largest regional theme park company and the largest operator of water parks in North America, today announced that it has appointed Mike Spanos as President and Chief Executive Officer effective November 18, 2019, and as a member of the Board of Directors effective immediately. Mr. Spanos will be relocating…
Christian music fans can rejoice, the popular music event Praise Wave is making a return to SeaWorld Orlando this September. The event will take place on three days – November 2nd, 6th, and 19th – with a different artist performing each day. Guests will be able to enjoy live performances from some of the hottest…
Dreamworld shocked the world with the opening of Tower of Terror in 1997, the first coaster to break the 100 MPH speed record. The ride, along with the attached Giant Drop, soon became the iconic attraction of the Gold Coast park. Today, the park has revealed, that the Tower of Terror coaster will permanently close…
Our annual Haunted House poll is back for the 5th year! Every Halloween season we hear about the BEST or SCARIEST haunted houses. Pro 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 haunt industry is a $8 billion…
Busch Gardens Williamsburg will debut Pantheon, a record-breaking multi-launch coaster in 2020. Featuring a total of four launches, this coaster located in the park’s Festa Italia village will reach a top speed of 72.5 mph, making it the fastest multi-launch coaster in North America. Here’s an up close look at the record breaking coaster. So far,…