The first of six distribution of checks from the My People Fund will be distributed this week. The fund was established by Dolly Parton and the Dollywood Foundation to benefit the families who lost their primary residences in the wildfire that swept through the Great Smoky Mountains. Families will receive $1000 per month for 6…
When you think of theme parks, you probably think of summer family fun, but for those who purchased an All-Season Souvenir Drink Bottle, they may be a target for thieves. In the past, Cedar Fair parks (parent company of Cedar Point, Kings Island, Carowinds and more) have offered Souvenir drink bottles that included free refills…
WWE is in Pittsburgh this Sunday for their “Road Block” Pay-Per-View event at PPG Paints Arena. When WWE is in town (especially Pittsburgh) you can almost guarantee there will be special appearances or meet-and-greet sessions taking place somewhere surrounding the city. Kennywood Park in Pittsburgh, is closed for their regular season of thrills, but the park is…
After much speculation, it’s official! Universal Studios Japan has revealed initial details surrounding Super Nintendo World, Nintendo’s first foray into theme park entertainment. The first concept art showcases stunning theming and immersion! The announcement was made on Twitter, with a conceptual image of the what the park may look like. If you look closely, Nintendo’s…
In the wake of the forest fires that recently swept through the Great Smoky Mountains, Dolly Parton, with the help of the Dollywood Foundation, The Dollywood Company, and Dolly Parton’s dinner theaters has set up a My People Fund to benefit those families who have lost their homes to the fires. Dolly feels a strong…
We have some exciting news! Fun Spot has announced a HUGE deal with The Gravity Group, an American based company out of Cincinnati, Ohio. As part of the deal, Gravity Group will be custom designing a new wooden Roller Coaster that will be built for Fun Spot America’s Kissimmee, Florida location! The new woodie will feature 11…
Earlier this week the SeaWorld and Busch Gardens chain announced multiple layoffs throughout their entire chain of parks. Many of these layoffs included zoological employees, and the sudden closure of the interactive Jambo Junction exhibit at Busch Gardens Tampa. Jambo Junction was a small exhibit in Nairobi area of the park with opportunities to feed…
Sometimes the wackiest videos end up going viral. Working in an office can be a dull and boring, often leaving employees with time to creatively pass time. One bored Star Wars fan found the perfect project to keep his time occupied… or did he… ? Footage, which is believed to have been filmed in an…
A galaxy of new Star Wars experiences are coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios beginning mid-December. Some of the new additions are inspired by the new film “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” that opens in theaters worldwide on December 16. The announcements were made tonight at a special Star Wars celebration hosted by Disney Parks Blog at…
It’s Christmas! – Let’s visit a haunted house!! Haunted Attractions have turned into year-round entertainment venues capitalizing on holiday events. In 2016, there’s an incredible number of attractions around the country that are open for Christmas. We have put together an extensive list of haunted attractions that will be open this holiday season! Many haunted…
Dolly Parton is proving that her heart will always be in Tennessee. The Country music icon has announced “My People Fund“ that will provide monthly help to victims of the wildfires in eastern Tennessee. Parton is a native of Sevier County, where more than 700 structures were damaged or destroyed by a fast-moving wildfire Monday…
Universal Studios has released their “Holidays Celebration” for this year! The event runs daily from this Saturday, December 3rd, concluding on January 1st. Universal Studios will fill their streets with floats and more during the joy and wonder of the annual Macy’s Holiday Parade! Guests will have an opportunity to experience the 15th anniversary of…