The rumors have been swirling for some time now that Kennywood, Sandcastle, Idlewild, Lake Compunce and more will all be sold. Well, according to Reuters, this may be true.. Before we get into the details, let’s take a step back up and fill everyone in on what’s going on here. Most of the “yinzers” aka Pittsburgh’ers know…
Today, the famed waterpark and attractions company known as WhiteWater, celebrated their birthday! 35 years ago the WhiteWater Waterslide & Recreation Complex in Penticton, BC broke ground. Today they celebrated with their amazing team in the Richmond, BC office and thanked them for making WhiteWater into the global leader it has become. WhiteWater has pioneered innovations throughout the waterpark industry such…
Update added 12/22/2015 in red at bottom Cedar Point has been chock full of Valravn photos, videos and updates since they’ve started full-time construction during the offseason. Once the Halloweekends party let out at the beginning of November, the weather has been cooperating for the Roller Coaster Capital of the World and it’s allowed them to crank…
When you think of wintertime activities, visiting the zoo may not be the first thing that comes to mind. While it might be a little cold, it’s one of the best times of the season to make a visit. Not only are the crowds and strollers lighter, but the animals are super active! Yesterday, we…
Kennywood is taking guests back in time! For the 2016 season, visitors will be able to enjoy Noah’s Ark more like it’s former self! In 2016, the Noah’s Ark dark attraction will be celebrating it’s 80th anniversary. Since it’s grand opening in 1936, the attraction has only had two major renovations. The first rehab took place in the late…
Every November, more than 28,000 attraction industry leaders, decision makers, and visionaries, make their way to Orlando for the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Expo, also known as IAAPA. This Expo is the premier conference and trade show for the $39.5 billion global amusement park and attractions industry. The IAAPA Attractions Expo is the global…
KONG IS COMING! The all new immersive ride has been under construction for quite some time now, but is on schedule to debut at Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure in 2016. The new attraction will take riders into the jungle island home of the gargantuan beast rather than the streets of civilization. Universal has worked with Peter Jackson…
LEGOLAND California Resort will open a new LEGO NINJAGO Ninjaland introducing, LEGO NINJAGO – The Ride, featuring technology never before seen at any other theme park in the world. While on the ride, the cutting-edge technology enables you to control the outcome of your adventure with hand gestures, 3D imagery and high-tech sensors that blast…
In 2016 Dollywood will debut a new wooden coaster called Lightning Rod. The new wooden masterpiece is billed as “The World’s First and Fastest Wood Launch Coaster” and the trains are designed after sweet, tricked out 1950’s hot rods. Before we say anymore, click on the video below and take a front seat ride! The…
This morning at IAAPA, Dollywood, and Rocky Mountain Coasters did a live Q&A about their 2016 coaster, Lightning Rod. They also released the official POV. You can watch both videos below. POV http://youtu.be/mN5A6Vuo-dg Live Q&A at IAAPA (skip to 7:30 mark to start with sound) http://youtu.be/YgAkvDBHGik Follow our live updates from IAAPA all week on…
What The What?!!?! You read the headline right. Kevin Dumont is the owner of Liquid Planet in Candia, New Hampshire and has opted to chain himself to a water tower slide. Dumont calls it his last effort to save his park from closing it’s doors for good. Unfortunately, the park was foreclosed on by the lender and…
Every year new rides and new technology is debuted at theme parks and fun centers around the world. Before those parks purchase and reveal the rides, they have a lot of planning and shopping to do.. usually around 5 years ahead of time. So right now, parks are looking at possible attractions etc for the year…