As we prepare to celebrate Mother’s Day this weekend, Discovery Cove is celebrating mothers their own way – with the birth of two spotted eagle rays! This is the first birth for proud parents Nerina and Apollo. The spotted eagle ray, a threatened marine species, is part of the Species Survival Plan of the Association…
Ever dream of having an amusement park all to yourself? Now that dream can be a reality as Cedar Point is auctioning off 2 hours of Exclusive Ride Time on Steel Vengeance and Maverick for 100 people — all to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society! Now through May 19, you can bid to win…
Universal Orlando Resort has created its most life-like animated figure for the most highly themed, immersive coaster experience yet, Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure – opening June 13. And it’s none other than Hogwarts gamekeeper and Care of Magical Creatures professor himself, Hagrid! Guests will come face-to-face with Hagrid during their journey as his hyper-realistic…
Today, a high-flying thrill ride debuted at Busch Gardens Williamsburg with the grand opening of Finnegan’s Flyer, an exhilarating Screamin’ Swing attraction located in the park’s Ireland village adjacent the park’s Loch Ness Monster roller coaster. Dignitaries including Virginia Senator Tommy Norment; Vicki Cimino, Executive Director and CEO of the Greater Williamsburg Chamber and Tourism…
The long abandoned Hopi Hari Intamin coaster may finally be built, but in the UK. Originally, Hopi Hari (Brazilian theme park) was planning to build a Colossus clone at the start of the decade. The park fell into a financial crisis and was unable to build the ride, which led to the delivered track and…
Every so often we stroll across a really interesting event that has nothing to do with theme parks, but our readers would enjoy. This is one of those times! The Tampa International Fringe Festival (TIFF) is an Open-Access Uncensored Performing Arts Festival with theatre, stand-up, musicals, storytelling, improv and more – featuring acts from Tampa…
After months of teasers and anticipation, Cedar Point has finally revealed their new attraction for 2019. Forbidden Frontier on Adventure Island is a completely new land to discover at Cedar Point, and the story starts with YOU! Although a celebration of peace is taking place, is everything what it seems? As the day unfolds, you’ll…
As Kennywood prepares to open its latest record-setting roller coaster, The Steel Curtain, later this summer, it’s only fitting that America’s Finest Traditional Amusement Park begin the year by paying homage to the builder of the park’s first roller coasters. Before opening the gates for the parks 121st season, Kennywood, along with the Senator John…
Fun Spot America in Orlando has officially announced that their iconic Fun Spot Ferris Wheel is being removed. Fun Spot is replacing their current Ferris Wheel with an all new Technical Park wheel equipped with the worlds greatest LED light package. This new light package will keep guests entertained all night long and is one…
Ever dream of having an amusement park all to yourself? Now that dream can be a reality as Carowinds is auctioning off 2 hours of Exclusive Ride Time on Fury 325, The Mountain Gliders, and Copperhead Strike for 100 people — all to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society! Now through May 5, you can…
SeaWorld San Antonio is in the midst of a massive expansion. Just after the park opened Wave Breaker, an Intamin jet-ski coaster, as well as an impressive flat ride package, it seems more is to come in 2020. Over the last few weeks, the park has been filing permits with the local government to begin…
After nearly a year of anticipation, riders were finally able to experience Yukon Striker, the world’s tallest, fastest, and longest dive coaster at Canada’s Wonderland! Winners of a charity draw along with select media took their first ride on Yukon Striker, the world’s tallest, fastest and longest dive roller coaster. With the park’s season opening…