Imagine the fun of stepping into a larger-than-life Nintendo adventure. Gigantic Piranha Plants spring to life. Question blocks, power-ups and more surround you. Plus, Mario and all his friends are there to pull you into a brand-new world as if you just jumped inside a console. Nintendo themed areas are coming soon to Universal Studios Japan,…
After assessing the damage wrought by recent wildfires in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Dollywood has decided to focus its efforts on supporting the surrounding community. Dollywood has joined in supporting the needs of others affected by the wildfires as well as assisting other area businesses in supplying personal care items to the shelter…
Shanghai Disney first quarter attendance was a success! Disney CEO Bob Iger announced earlier this month that the newest Disney theme park destination resort, Shanghai Disney Resort, entertained 4 million guests in its first operating quarter. Those figures bode well both for Disney and for the industry in general in mainland China. It was by no…
Each year, IAAPA awards Brass Ring Awards to leaders within the industry. This year at the IAAPA Attractions Expo, Polin took home the Brass Ring for Best New Product for the Space Race Waterslide. This particular award is given to the best new product or service at a water park in Class A. That means…
Every year we consistently see new rides and products being released that push the limits and boundaries of height, speed, complexity, etc. Last week, we tested an older concept twisted into something completely new! It’s called the Augmented Climbing Wall and was showcased at by Spectrum Sports at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions…
Schlitterbahn announced today that the 168 foot tall Verrückt water slide at the Kansas City, Kansas waterpark will be permanently closed and taken down after a death of a young boy in August. Caleb Schwab, (10) the son of a Kansas state Rep. Scott Schwab, died on a trip down the slide. Exactly what happened to Schwab’s…
Universal’s Superstar Parade is bringing man’s best friends to the streets of Universal Studios Florida! Starting this December, guests will experience some of the most hilarious and memorable moments from Illumination Entertainment’s smash hit, The Secret Life of Pets as they come to life in Universals Superstar Parade. The all-new parade floats will give guests…
Dutch Wonderland and S&S Worldwide unveiled the vehicle for the new inverted roller coaster, Merlin’s Mayhem, at the 2016 International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) expo. IAAPA is the largest global conference and trade show for the attraction industry. Over 30,000 attraction industry professionals visit each year to familiarize themselves with competition, see…
Years of jokes about Animal Kingdom’s Avatar land opening may finally come to an end as Disney has announced it will officially open Avatar land in summer 2017. Disney also revealed more information about the story of the bridge that will connect Pandora to the rest of the park. Bob Chapek, Chairman, Disney Parks and…
Beginning December 3 and running daily through January 1, families can celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at Universal’s Holiday Celebration. Adults and children will marvel at majestic balloons in the 15th anniversary of the Macy’s Holiday Parade, discover the holiday cheer at Grinchmas, and hear electrifying holiday classics performed by Mannheim Steamroller….
Each year, the IAAPA’s Brass Ring Awards’ Best New Product recognizes the best new products or services in the amusement park and attractions industry. This year, they recognized WhiteWater’s Mat Blaster and Smart Blast. Mat Blaster is a first-of-it-kind slide that combines the fun of mat racing with the thrill of an uphill water coaster….
This holiday season, guests looking to get into the holiday spirit can head to Busch Gardens Williamsburg where they will be dazzled by more than 8 million twinkling lights. This event houses the biggest and brightest Christmas lights event in North America, two new KIDsiderate areas, and an assortment of thrill rides, entertainment, and holiday…