Even though Hersheypark is entering the 2018 season with 2 epic new waterpark attractions, the future could be even sweeter if the park can obtain permission to move forward with their future plans. According to the Dauphin County Board Of Commissioners Commissioners’ Legislative Meeting on November 15th 2017, Hersheypark notified the board through its engineering…
When RailBlazer opens for the 2018 season at California’s Great America, it will be the first roller coaster of its kind on the West Coast featuring a single rail track throughout. The design requires riders to straddle the rail, creating an extremely low center of gravity that amplifies every move and enables more dynamic turns and…
Even though the D23 Expo is finished, Disney is still making major announcements regarding future expansions within their theme parks. Very early this morning, Slinky Dog made his way through Times Square in New York City for a very special announcement! It was announced on ABC’s Good Morning America that the highly-anticipated Toy Story Land expansion…
When Railblazer was announced, enthusiasts speculated this was the start of a massive expansion to California’s Great America. Recent documents filed with the Federal Aviation Administration indicates that California’s Great America will receive a 236 foot attraction for the 2020 season. The park is required to submit documentation to the FAA for large vertical construction due to…
Over the weekend, D23 Expo Japan provided insights into future changes coming to Disney Parks. The event, held in celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Japan resort, included a plethora of announcements. The presentations by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek, started off by announcing Marvel Super Hero universe will come to Walt Disney…
Soon, coaster fans will be diving into Knott’s Berry Farm on the park’s new 150ft tall roller coaster, HangTime! This Summer, Knott’s Berry Farm will welcome HangTime – a brand new steel roller coaster and the only dive coaster on the West Coast. HangTime will tower 150 feet over the park’s Boardwalk area, showcasing gravity-defying…
Carowinds is preparing to open their new Camp Snoopy on March 24th — however, a batch of projects are already in progress for the 2019 season. Unlike many other Cedar Fair parks, Carowinds does not have a hotel on its property. This will change starting in 2019, as a new hotel will be constructed adjacent to the park. The…
The new projection show, “The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle” is officially up and running! It officially debuted on January 31st and will continue to run select nights throughout 2018. As night falls in Hogsmeade, state-of-the-art projection mapping, special effects and lights, will wrap Hogwarts castle in a dazzling display celebrating the four houses of…
Busch Gardens in Williamsburg Virginia is now the latest park to offer a membership pass option. The park’s new Membership Plans program will provide guests with an unprecedented level of access to the parks. Starting on February 8th, consumers can choose from 3 plans that offer guests admission to both Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Water Country…
In case you missed our previous Voyage off-season re-tracking story, Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari is investing $3.5 million in new attractions and other improvements for 2018 including the Tembo Falls complex and Tembo Tides wave pool. However, the park recently provided us with an update on the new Tembo Falls complex. The new slide complex will be placed in-between…
You’ve seen the movies. You’ve seen the cars. And soon, you’ll be able to live it at Universal Orlando! One of the most successful film franchises of all-time will soon become one of Universal Orlando Resort‘s most action-packed ride experiences! Buckle your seatbelts, Fast & Furious: Supercharged is opening soon at Universal Studios Florida. You’ll feel…
Starting in 2018, visitors to Kennywood in Pittsburgh, PA, will encounter Thomas Town! In the largest single year addition in the park’s history, the area surrounding the Olde Kennywood Railroad will be converted into Thomas Town — North America’s second largest Thomas the Tank Engine attraction. With four new rides and several other additions such as…