Rowdy Bear Mountain located in Gatlinburg, TN, has officially announced the addition of another attraction… but this time it’s the FIRST OF IT’S KIND! The Rowdy Bear Mountain Glider is coming in the fall of 2017! Rowdy Bear describes their new ride as, “a suspended single rail coaster that safely soars through the treetops of Rowdy…
Hurricane Irma blew through Florida over the weekend leaving the Orlando attractions with mostly minimal damage. Originally meteorologists had projected the hurricanes path to head straight through Tampa, Florida. Fortunately, Irma took a sudden turn to the East and busted up the most powerful part of the storm. Irma did pass over the Orlando attractions and theme…
The countdown is on for Halloweekends at Cedar Point! This Friday (September 15), the park will open transformed with ghosts and monsters galore. Along with the Halloween themed decorations and haunted houses not usually at the park, you’ll see another change – the Mine Ride. Cedar Point has confirmed that Cedar Creek Mine Ride would…
Beginning this weekend, Carowinds will be transformed into Scarowinds – on of the largest and most frightful Halloween events in the Carolinas. Throughout the event, guests can experience more than a dozen haunted attractions and live shows not to mention hundreds of monsters lurking in the shadows. Debuting at Scarowinds this year is Depths of…
The Golden Ticket Awards by Amusement Today are like the Oscars for amusement parks. Each year, a detailed survey is sent to a database of experienced and well-traveled amusement park fans around the world. The surveys are sent out in balanced geographical regions asking enthusiasts to rate the “best” in 23 categories. Amusement Today then tallies up those votes and presents Golden Ticket…
In anticipation of Hurricane Irma’s landfall in Florida, five Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins were transported from Dolphin Connection, a marine mammal organization owned by Hawks Cay Resort in Duck Key to SeaWorld Orlando. Four team members from Dolphin Connection traveled with the dolphins and are caring for them at SeaWorld’s behind the scenes area. Dolphin Connection…
Knott’s Scary Farm announced that for the 2017 season it will be unveiling a slew of new attractions. This includes three new mazes, an updated Fiesta Village scare zone, and a family friendly spooky overlay from the Timber Mountain Log ride. In addition, the famed “Elvira, Mistress of the Dark” show, will make its final run…
Central Park Fun-Land opened in 1997 as one of the original anchors within Fredericksburg’s premier superstore and retail destination. Located in Fredricksburg, Virginia, the indoor / outdoor Fun Entertainment Center is getting a $1 million dollar makeover for the venues 20th anniversary! Tonight, Central Park Fun-Land hosted a media event where they announced some major changes coming to the…
Today, Six Flags Magic Mountain announced the addition of CraZanity, the world’s tallest pendulum ride for 2018! This comes shortly after the park announced that they would be beginning year-round operation at the beginning of 2018. When it debuts in late spring, CraZanity will stand at a record-breaking 17-stories reaching speeds up to 75 mph….
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, the world’s largest regional theme park company, has announced thrilling new offerings for 2018! The lineup includes new coasters, water rides, and even some never before seen rides! Don’t want to read? Watch this video highlighting all the new rides! Six Flags New England – Western Massachusetts: The Thrill Capital of New…
Today, Six Flags Great America in Chicago, announced the addition of the world’s largest loop coaster for 2018! When it debuts in late spring, the ride will be the World’s largest coaster of its kind. Standing at 100 feet tall, it will take riders forward and backward on a gigantic loop before suspending them completely upside down for…
Over the past few weeks, a lot of parks have made their announcements for 2018. We’re keeping it simple and compiling all of the 2018 major announcements in one place. SeaWorld San Diego Back in January, SeaWorld San Diego announced they would be adding a new roller coaster in 2018 called Electric Eel. The…