The new Mystic Timbers roller coaster at Kings Island took its first test run Monday. Park officials, engineers, technicians and construction workers stood by and watched as the 24-passenger train made its way through 3,265 feet of track. Watch the first test run below followed by an animated POV of the full ride! Themed to…
If you visited Kings Island last fall during Haunt season, you may have noticed the the Tom+Chee location that popped up near Diamondback. Throughout the Haunt season, the stand offered a limited menu of gourmet grilled cheese, tomato soup and their famous grilled cheese donut sandwich. The chain originated in Cincinnati and was featured on…
As SeaWorld San Diego continues its transformation into the world’s next generation sea-life experience, the park will now offer guests an intimate, individualized killer whale encounter never before provided in its 53-year history, featuring the orcas and the behaviorists who care for them. Beginning Saturday, March 18 and running for nine weeks only, guests will…
Miss Adventure Falls, a new family-friendly water attraction, opened Sunday as part of an expansion at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park! The park has been closed for renovations, but opened again along with Miss Adventure Falls. Miss Adventure Falls brings to life the story of Captain Mary Oceaneer, a treasure-hunting heroine who got stranded with…
Now that spring is approaching, it’s that time of the year when amusement parks start opening for the season and this weekend Dollywood is opening for the 2017 season. Dolly Parton herself as named 2017, the year of the family. “As everybody already knows, family is very important to me. These days, there doesn’t seem…
SeaWorld San Diego has many exciting announcements for March 2017! First up is SeaWorld’s Magic Weekends beginning March 4. This limited-time event shines the spotlight on the performance art that has entertained and intrigued children and adults for centuries. During the March 4-5 weekend, guests won’t want to miss illusionist Rick Thomas’ innovative illusions such…
On Tuesday, Fun Spot Orlando released new photos of the construction site for Mine Blower. The Gravity Group coaster is set to open this summer. It will feature 11 different air times and will be equipped with an awesome 360 barrel roll inversion. Take a virtual ride below! Some fast facts about the coaster:…
Tune into ABC on March 9 for an inside look at Pandora – The World of Avatar at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom. Good Morning America, The View, The Chew, and Nightline will all feature an inside look at the highly anticipated Pandora – The World of Avatar. The day of sneak peeks kicks off…
“Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon” will officially open on Thursday, April 6 at Universal Studios Orlando, but we took a sneak peek inside! This new ride has created a lot of buzz not only at Universal Studios, but on the Tonight Show as well. Last night we previewed the new ride during technical rehearsals aka a…
After the success of Dolly Parton’s NBC movies about her childhood, Pigeon Forge’s newest dinner theatre attraction is telling a special story very close to her heart. After months of work, Parton and her production team are opening a new show shaped by the life and family of the Smoky Mountain songbird herself. “This new…
Miss Adventure Falls, a new family-friendly water attraction, will open March 12 as part of an expansion at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park! Miss Adventure Falls brings to life the story of Captain Mary Oceaneer, a treasure-hunting heroine who got stranded with her pet parrot at Typhoon Lagoon years ago by a rogue storm. In a…
Six Flag’s Over Georgia has announced an exciting new ride for it’s 50th anniversary season. In partnership with Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Six Flags announced a brand new virtual reality experience, Drop of Doom VR today. Drop of Doom VR is the country’s first-ever permanent drop tower VR attraction, opening on March 11. “We continue…