SeaWorld offers an ocean of experiences that are perfect for pint-sized guests, from up-close animal encounters to breathtaking live shows. Starting today, the 2019 Preschool Card is now available for registration exclusively for Florida Residents. SeaWorld and Aquatica Orlando will offer kids ages 5 and younger a FREE Preschool Card valid for visits through December…
It’s that time of the year again! It’s New Year’s Eve and 2019 is just hours away. We here at Coaster Nation are incredibly thankful for another great year and we’re proud to spend another year as your source for theme park news. As holiday events wind down at all the parks, we’d like to…
After Morey’s Piers decided to remove the iconic Flitzer from Surfside Pier, many in the enthusiast community thought the park would get a new coaster. Their wishes have been answered, since the iconic seaside park has decided to build a much-larger coaster, the Runaway Tram. Manufactured by Zierer, this will be the second installation of…
A roller coaster capable of doing spin-outs and other racing moves was unveiled by innovative ride manufacturer Dynamic Attractions at the global exposition for theme park operators put on by the International Attractions and Amusement Parks Association (IAAPA). “The Dual Power Coaster the world’s most advanced roller coaster vehicle,” states Hao Wang, President, Dynamic Attractions….
Silver Dollar City is named to the top spot in the nation for “Best Theme Park Holiday Event” in USA Today’s 10Best poll, announced today by the newspaper. The honor followed four weeks of voting by USA Today’s audience that included their readers, theme park guests and fans, members of the media and even some…
For the first time, Walt Disney World Resort is giving guests and basketball fans a glimpse of the exciting action coming to the new NBA Experience at Disney Springs in summer 2019. This one-of-a-kind destination – developed by Walt Disney Imagineering in collaboration with the NBA – will feature hands-on activities that immerse guests into…
Earlier today, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment celebrated the groundbreaking of its new headquarters to be based at SeaWorld Orlando. The 40,725 square foot, three-story building will be a shared home for ambassadors from the current Park Support Center and at the SeaWorld Orlando park. “Today is much more than the groundbreaking of a new building….
Get ready to ride! In another cruise industry first, Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras will feature the first-ever roller coaster at sea when it debuts in 2020, providing an unforgettable and unique open-air thrill ride on the line’s newest and most innovative ship! Built by Munich-based Maurer Rides, BOLT: Ultimate Sea Coaster is a heart-pounding rush of adrenaline offering…
Today, we visited Canada’s Wonderland to check out construction progress for the all new Yukon Striker. The new coaster (the world’s tallest, longst, and fastest dive coaster) is set to debut this spring. As the winter progresses, the park is set to wrap up construction of the new coaster and start landscaping along with the…
In the last few years, Adventureland in Iowa has undergone a massive expansion. In 2014, the park added Storm Chaser, Iowa’s tallest ride. In 2016, they introduced the highly regarded Monster, an Infinity Coaster from Gerstlauer. In June of 2019, the park will introduce their sixth coaster, The Phoenix! Manufactured by Maurer Rides from Germany,…
Kentucky Kingdom has started construction on their all new Kentucky Flyer coaster. The park released numerous photos of the construction, which provide some fascinating details on how roller coasters are constructed. The park started the construction process by removing a section of the berm surrounding the waterpark. The removal was needed in order to ensure…
WhiteWater has had a busy year working on projects around the globe. From Playa Maya Waterpark in La Mer, Dubai to SeaWorld Aquatica Orlando, the WhiteWater team has been working hard to “create places where fun thrives” this year. At this year’s IAAPA, the company announced several new partnerships. The first is a partnership with…