One of the most bizarre attractions found in any amusement park is the “nautic jump” attraction. This simple ride features a boat, a ski jump like drop, and a splashdown pool for the boats to land in. Cedar Valley Wild Frontier Fun Park in Comins, Michigan is installing a roller coaster with nautic jump element…
Time Traveler, the world’s fastest, steepest, and tallest spinning roller coaster is in its final stages of testing at Silver Dollar City. Today, the park sent us a new video explaining the dynamics of the first-of-its-kind spin on this revolutionary coaster. Get a sneak peek and learn about the the science and technology behind the inner workings…
Walt Disney World is considered by many to be the “Happiest Place on Earth”, however, Disney’s latest addition may cause WDW to be called the “Happiest Place on TURF”! Walt Disney World Golf, operated by Arnold Palmer Golf Management, has combined the fast-paced nature of soccer with the excitement and precision of golf! Disney is providing a…
In 2018 Alton Towers is debuting Wicker Man, the first wooden roller coaster to be built in the UK for 21 years, complete with the unique thrill of fire! Wicker Man is a spectacular six-story (57.7ft) structure, featuring an impressive wooden structure with a human face on one side and ram’s head on the other—that…
On Saturday, February 24th, Kentucky Kingdom held a special tour for invited coaster enthusiasts, club members, and select media. The annual event, appropriately named King Louie’s Winter Walk-Thru, provided fans with an off season behind-the-scenes tour of the park. Since majority of our staff was at Cedar Point for their annual off season charity event, our…
Over the last few years, Kings Island has expanded both in terms of the number of attractions and the number of eateries at the park. Recent county documents have indicate that Kings Island might be expanding again for the 2018 season. In late 2017, the structures that used to house both the Attitudes gift shop as well as…
Experience an authentic New Orleans celebration filled with dazzling entertainment at Universal Studios Florida. Enjoy parades each night with outrageous street performers, colorful costumes and countless beads flying through the air. Hear tunes from authentic New Orleans bands and chow down on mouthwatering Cajun food available for purchase. Plus, on select nights you can catch…
With the ongoing testing of Time Traveler, coaster lovers have eagerly been awaiting news about the opening date of the new coaster. Today, Silver Dollar City has confirmed their new record-breaking coaster will debut when the park opens for the 2018 season on March 14th. The $26 million ride will be the park’s largest attraction as well as introduce…
Starting in 2018, Waterworld Concord will be transformed into Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Concord. As part of it’s 2017 acquisition by the Six Flags chain, it will be an officially branded Six Flags property. Along with the new name, the park is also receiving a new attraction. For the 2018 season, Splashwater Island will be added…
Aquatica, SeaWorld’s waterpark, is building up for a new splashdown. Construction continues on Ray Rush, a water slide with manta-inspired elements and a few other firsts for the attraction. Since the October announcement of the Ray Rush addition to Aquatica in Orlando, amusement park enthusiasts have been anxiously awaiting their first glimpses of the unique…
Thorpe Park is making some major adjustments within their park starting with the debut of new roller coaster. The often overlooked X;\ No Way Out coaster will figuratively come back from the dead themed as “The Walking Dead: The Ride”. “The Walking Dead: The Ride” will replace the former “X: No Way Out” coaster this…
Central Park Fun-Land has been undergoing renovations over the recent months to improve their environment and overall image of the park. The Indoor/Outdoor Virginia based Family Fun Center recently completed an overhaul with new paint, new carpeting, a colorful lighting display, and a major renovation of the restrooms. But, they didn’t stop there…. Fun-Land began to build…