Wildcat’s Revenge, the first-ever hybrid coaster at Hersheypark, officially opened to the public today, June 2. The highly-anticipated debut comes 100 years after the original Wild Cat coaster opened at the Park in 1923. The ride entrance features a modern sign with a section of Wildcat’s original track beside it! Manufactured by Rocky Mountain Construction…
Michigan’s Adventure will be extending its 2023 season into September and October. With the extended season, the park will introduce its first signature event, Tricks and Treats Fall Fest, taking place on Saturdays and Sundays beginning Sept. 16 through Oct. 15, 2023. Little goblins to grown-up ghouls will be invited to step into a larger-than-life spooky Halloween…
Beginning in 2023, Kings Dominion will expand to year-round operations. The scheduling change adds additional weekends to the calendar in January, February and early March, with regular park operation continuing throughout the rest of the year. [View the Park’s Operating Calendar Here] “Kings Dominion will be the cure for cabin fever in 2023,” said Bridgette Bywater,…
Woods of Terror is back for it’s 31st season this Fall with an all-new attraction “Brookhaven Memorial Hospital”. Woods of Terror is located at McLaurin Farms 12 miles outside of Greensboro, North Carolina. For the Halloween season, the 45 acre property offers twelve themed haunted houses that range from vampires, clowns, zombies and more. Guests at…
It’s that time of year again! This week industry professionals from across the globe tuned in online to honor the best of the best in the amusement industry. The Golden Ticket Awards by Amusement Today are like the Oscars for amusement parks. Each year, a detailed survey is sent to experienced and well-traveled amusement park experts…
Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey, has revealed their fall line-up of events, including Fright Fest, which promises to be the scariest event ever! While daylight hours are reserved for the family-friendly Kids Boo Fest and Oktoberfest, the theme park will pull out all the stops for “fright by night”. Oktoberfest Food Festival ─ September 17 through October 30 Oktoberfest…
After a successful “inaugural fear,” Howl-O-Scream will once again wash ashore in Orlando on Sept. 9, 2022! This year, SeaWorld Orlando promises the nighttime event will be bigger than ever before with more pulse-pounding, sweat-inducing haunts, thrills, and chills. Intended for a mature audience, Howl-O-Scream will reawaken this fall for its second season with more…
The long wait is almost over. Cedar Point’s 153rd summer season begins on Saturday, May 7. The park is preparing for the upcoming season by introducing completely renovated and transformed hotel properties, new touchless transaction technology, and of course new dining options. Here’s some things to expect for 2022! “Our team is excited to see…
Silver Dollar City’s Bluegrass & BBQ Festival awakens the Ozarks with bluegrass sounds and the savory smells of barbecue. In its 18th season, Bluegrass & BBQ continues to heighten the senses with a high standard in musical presentation and culinary creativity. This festival features an unbeatable combination of downhome BBQ and bluegrass music, with stages…
Exactly five decades after opening its gates for the first time on April 29, 1972, guests arrived at Kings Island amusement park today to be part of its 50th anniversary event. Thousands were on hand to take part in the celebration which included free birthday buttons, paper crown hats, as well as commemorative park maps…
Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2022, Kings Island has announced the return of live music to the Timberwolf Amphitheatre. And for the first time, concert goers will not have to purchase admission to the amusement park to attend. Timberwolf Amphitheatre has been an entertainment staple at Kings Island since the 1980’s, but has seen less…
As Cedar Point continues to build upon its multi-day destination offerings and vision, the park is preparing for the upcoming season by introducing completely renovated and transformed hotel properties, new touchless transaction technology, and of course new dining options. One of the events that will be returning this year is the annual celebration of hope,…