KMG revealed a brand new ride design and model this Spring. The ride model named ”Surf Ride” is designed for quick set up, low overhead costs and easy transportation on one semi-trailer. The ride can be build up in 45 minutes and weighs only 20.000 kg. The first Surf Ride was delivered to German showman…
There’s nowhere to hide at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Fear returns this Friday, September 21 at Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream. Terrifying haunted houses and scare zones and creepers on coasters will create an air of fear that sweeps over the park. This year’s event includes two new houses designed to terrify: Insomnia – The doctor is…
Say a prayer and think fast, because according to the Haunted Attraction Association (HAA), the surge of 2018 horror films will be the least of thrill seekers worries this haunt season. While horror films such as HellFest are expected to have an influence on haunts this Halloween season, many attractions are finding new ways to…
Fans of the popular Netflix Series, “Stranger Things” are in for a treat at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights. To complement the new “Stranger Things” maze debuting at both Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood, guests will be able to enjoy foods inspired by the series. The executive chef and culinary teams at each…
Midnight Syndicate’s new show, Midnight Syndicate: Conspiracy of Shadows, opens this Friday, September 14th, at Cedar Point’s HalloWeekends 2018. Gavin and Ed have been very guarded about the details on the show, except to say that it will be an experience guests will not easily forget. Midnight Syndicate: Conspiracy of Shadows is included with the price of admission to…
Triotech, creator of award winning media-based attractions, celebrates its 350th installation worldwide and continues its growth as “Creators of fun”. The star product of this success is Triotech’s XD Dark Ride interactive theater. In fact, Triotech deployed its 180th XD Dark Ride attraction in Ecuador. This installation is located in Safari Xtreme park at Malecon…
Today, Busch Gardens Tampa continues to solidify its position as Florida’s thrill leader with the announcement of Tigris, a new triple-launch steel coaster and Florida’s tallest launch coaster, roaring to the park next spring, 2019. With an innovative experience, Tigris will catapult riders through an exhilarating array of looping twists with forward and backward motion, breath-taking drops,…
Dollywood continued its winning ways on Saturday night, racking up three more “best of” awards at Amusement Today’s Golden Ticket Awards ceremony held at Silver Dollar City theme park in Branson, Missouri. Dollywood earned finalist placement in eight categories. “I’ve said it before, but back when I started Dollywood, I remember just prayin’ that people…
WhiteWater is very excited to announce that SeaWorld Aquatica Orlando’s Ray Rush water slide has won a Golden Ticket for Best New Water Park Ride 2018. Amusement Today’s Golden Ticket awards are presented annually to showcase the best in the water park and attractions industries and are voted on by a panel of industry peers….
Rock the Universe is returning to Universal Orlando Resort in 2019. This year, Florida’s biggest Christian Music Festival is back with all-new dates. Previously, the event has been held in September, but this year, the two-night event will take place February 1 and 2. Rock the Universe 2019 will feature a number of performances. So…
2018 may go down in history as one of the best year’s for new coasters and rides. This year, we saw many records shattered and even a new type of track. The time has finally arrived for us to find out which of those rides emerged victorious. This weekend, industry professionals from across the globe…
Representatives from Kennywood Park and Idlewild & SoakZone traveled to the Show-Me State for the ‘Academy Awards’ of the amusement industry, bringing back honors to Southwestern Pennsylvania. Kennywood’s Noah’s Ark attraction was recognized for the ninth straight year as the world’s best Funhouse/Walk-through Attraction at Saturday’s Golden Ticket Awards ceremony, while Idlewild beat out impressive…