It’s been less than a month into 2019, and we already have clues to what could be installed at parks in 2020. According to documents filed to the Santa Clara permit office, California’s Great America filed documents to “Construct a (n) one story building with basement for drop slides equipment & mechanical equipment building to…
Legendary WQED TV Producer / Writer / Narrator, Rick Sebak, debuted his latest project earlier tonight — a new episode of his Pittsburgh documentary Nebby series, titled “That Kennywood Summer”. The footage dates back to 1988, when WQED in Pittsburgh released a documentary called “Kennywood Memories.” The film was an instant hit and became an…
Six Flags Great Adventure, the World’s Ultimate Thrill Park, announces a second major addition for the 2019 season with the introduction of Calypso Springs. This massive activity pool is Six Flags Hurricane Harbor’s largest new attraction since the New Jersey waterpark opened in 2000. “Hurricane Harbor is an industry leader with best-in-class water slides and…
Police Chase Las Vegas offers thrill seekers an opportunity so unique that it can’t be replicated anywhere else in the United States. For the first time ever, the general public can go behind the scenes and actually participate in a simulated police chase at Las Vegas Motor Speedway! Hearts will pound as lights flash and…
Universal Orlando is adding another hotel to their resort line-up. The new hotel, Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites opens May 2020 and is now taking reservations. This coastal-themed hotel inspired by breathtaking sunsets will join its sister property, Surfside Inn and Suites, in the destination’s all-new Value hotel category. With rates starting…
With Kennywood preparing for the record breaking Steel Curtain roller coaster in 2019, enthusiasts will spend the off season waiting in anticipation. A quick trip over to the Heinz History Center will provide enthusiasts with a large amount of Kennywood nostalgia from yesteryear. The Senator John Heinz History Center has an impressive collection of artifacts…
For the 2019 season, there will be an all new, immersive 7-acre themed area added to Carowinds called Blue Ridge Junction. This new area will feature standout restaurants, the newly refurbished Mountain Gliders, and the iconic Copperhead Strike roller coaster. Copperhead Strike is a new Double Launch coaster built by MACK Rides GmbH & Co KG, of…
It’s officially the New Year and SeaWorld San Diego has a lineup of events for the whole family. Returning this year is the program Inside Look. The program will happen three times throughout 2019. January’s visits will focus on Animal Playtime at six areas throughout the park: Killer Whale Underwater Viewing, Dolphin Point, Penguin Encounter, Otter…
Today, Aquatica Orlando in conjunction with the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), announced the completion of a staff-wide autism sensitivity and awareness training as well as an onsite review of the park property and guest experience. The completion designates Aquatica Orlando as a Certified Autism Center (CAC) as distinguished by IBCCES — the first water park in the…
Disneyland, in anticipation of the highly regarded Galaxy’s Edge expansion, has announced a price increase for single day and passes for 2019. With the debut of the new section in early June, heavy crowds are anticipated for the summer months. In an attempt to implement crowd control, Disney has implemented the new prices for the…
It seems SeaWorld San Diego is on a massive expansion project. In 2018 the park opened Electric Eel, a unique coaster manufactured by Premier Rides. In 2019, the park will debut Tidal Twister, a Skyline Attractions Skywarp. Furthermore, in 2020 the park has planned their largest investment yet for its 55th anniversary! Enter MAKO! Manufactured…
Late last year, we learned that Firehawk would be closed and removed at the end of the 2018 season. Up to the end of the season, it was implied that the ride would be dismantled, with the hope the ride would be saved by a park purchasing the ride from Kings Island. However, that is not…