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…
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…
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…
Canada’s Wonderland is offering an action-packed Labour Day long weekend, highlighted by a stunning fireworks display on Sunday, Sept. 2. At 10 p.m. the night sky will light up with more than 6,000 fireworks in a unique, custom-designed display, choreographed to music. Reaching heights of more than 800 feet, the light show is guaranteed to…
Labor Day weekend is the final operating weekend of the summer for Kings Dominion and their Soak City Water Park. Guests can get their final summer rides in on Twisted Timbers, soak up the sun at Soak City, and enjoy Dollar Days, featuring select food and games for just $1 at the park. Items include…
When Canada’s Wonderland opens its gates for the 2019 season, the park’s skyline will be forever transformed by Yukon Striker – the longest, fastest and tallest dive roller coaster in the world. Situated in the newly themed area Frontier Canada, Yukon Striker will be the country’s first dive coaster and the park’s 17th coaster, placing…
Today, SeaWorld Orlando announced a new two week promotion dubbed “Thrill Fest” along with “Thrill Fest Ride Night” which includes extended park hours. Included in admission, guests can take the coaster challenge and ride all of their favorite thrills at SeaWorld Orlando including Manta, Mako, Kraken, and Journey to Atlantis until midnight! Ride Night Coaster…