One of the most innovative amusement park attractions over the last few years has been a product from Whitewater West called ‘The SlideWheel’. This new cutting edge attraction combines both the thrills of a high speed waterside and the slow gentle rotation of a Ferris Wheel. Here’s a demo model of the slide in action…
On February 18th, 2020 Apex Park Group officially put an end to the rumors and announced the closure of four of its properties — including Indiana Beach (Indiana) and Fantasy Island (Buffalo, NY). The move was announced through updates posted on the respective park’s social media channels. With the announcement, Indiana Beach will not operate…
Aquatica Orlando is racing into 2020 with Riptide Race, Florida’s first-ever dueling water slide! Starting atop a 68-foot tower, riders will be able to grab a raft and take their mark in side-by-side racing lanes at top speeds. Each raft holds a team of two, so every rider will have a partner as they plunge…
A few weeks ago, Cincinnati residents were shocked when the beloved Coney Island Amusement Park shut down the ride portion of the park. It seems that another Cincinnati park has closed for good, as the land that houses “The Beach at Adventure Landing” is listed for sale. This listing was posted on Anchor Associates was…
All your favorite Nickelodeon characters now call New Jersey… home! After 16 years of planning, a lengthy construction process, and numerous delays, The American Dream mall is officially open in East Rutherford, NJ. The park features over 35 rides, rollercoasters and attractions for families and thrill-seekers, both young and young at heart. SpongeBob, Dora The…
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, the world’s largest regional theme park company and the largest operator of water parks in North America, today announced that it has appointed Mike Spanos as President and Chief Executive Officer effective November 18, 2019, and as a member of the Board of Directors effective immediately. Mr. Spanos will be relocating…
Dreamworld shocked the world with the opening of Tower of Terror in 1997, the first coaster to break the 100 MPH speed record. The ride, along with the attached Giant Drop, soon became the iconic attraction of the Gold Coast park. Today, the park has revealed, that the Tower of Terror coaster will permanently close…
Today, SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay revealed details regarding NEW attractions coming to the parks in 2020. This marks the first time in four years that both parks have launched new coasters in the same year, in addition to a new water slide in Tampa. SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Pass Members will be…
Coney Island will be shutting down it’s rides in order shift its focus into enhancing its water park experience for guests. Coney Island officials announced Monday that Coney Island will now focus on enhancing its water park area, which they said is what a majority of guests come to the park to enjoy. Officials have…
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, the world’s largest regional theme park company and the largest operator of waterparks in North America, has announced an expansive lineup of innovative roller coasters, family rides, waterslides and thrilling attractions for the 2020 season. The company is also adding the Hurricane Harbor name to three more of its waterparks as…
Six Flags Over Texas, the Thrill Capital of Texas, in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, on behalf of DC, announces the next generation in water coaster thrill rides and the first-of-its-kind in North America—Aquaman: Power Wave. The park’s 15th coaster will launch riders backwards and forwards, straight up colossal 148 feet twin track towers…
Magic Waters, a Six Flags Waterpark, will be rebranded Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Rockford when it opens for the 2020 season. To celebrate, the park will debut the Midwest’s first tailspin waterslide, Tidal Wave. This cutting-edge attraction will send riders rushing through three high-speed turns in a two-person inner tube. The park will also receive major upgrades and…