Hersheypark, a 121-acre theme park with family-friendly rides and thrilling coasters, a water park and a zoo, opened today with the debut of Hershey’s Chocolatetown, a $150 million new expansion featuring the parks 15th coaster, Candymonium — the tallest, fastest, longest and sweetest coaster in Hersheypark, and other new experiences Where Fun Meets Chocolate. Inspired […]

Kings Island is set to debut their newest coaster Orion on Thursday. Orion, one of only seven giga coasters in the world, a class of coasters having a height or drop of 300-399 ft.   Orion will plunge riders down an exhilarating 300-foot drop before sending them on a high-speed journey over seven more hills at […]

The Bourne Stuntacular, based on Universal Pictures’ blockbuster Bourne film franchise, grand opens tomorrow, June 30, 2020 at Universal Studios Florida as the most technologically-advanced stunt show to date. The all-new show will fully immerse guests in the world of Jason Bourne through groundbreaking technology, including an immense LED screen and high-tech props, to incredible […]

As Disney prepares for the reopening of their theme parks next month, Walt Disney World is making changes to its popular Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. They are making the necessary adjustments in co-ordinance with government and health officials to continue offering fall events at its theme parks. One staple of the fall season […]

For the first time since the 19th century, spring in Southwestern Pennsylvania has not brought roller coasters, carousels and all the fun found at its landmark amusement parks. But that changes soon, as Kennywood and its sister parks, Sandcastle Waterpark, and Idlewild, will open in phases starting in July! Kennywood, Sandcastle and Idlewild will open […]

Cedar Fair fully supports the amendment to HB 665 that was adopted today, June 4, 2020, in the House Agriculture and Rural Development Committee. The amendment provides for the immediate re-opening of Ohio amusement parks and water parks. Richard Zimmerman, CEO, Cedar Fair Entertainment Company said in a statement, “We fully anticipate and expect having […]

Select Hotels at Universal Orlando Resort will begin a phased reopening to guests beginning June 2, 2020. The reopening of the hotels will be carefully managed and includes a wide range of new and enhanced best-practice health, safety and hygiene procedures. The phased reopening of the hotels will include: Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando […]

Now that its summertime, people all over the world are anxious to get out of their homes and enjoy a fun outdoor activity. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, theme parks, concerts, festivals, and fairs are all canceled or delayed. Thankfully, we are beginning to see theme park announcements for reopening dates. What about Haunted Attractions? Well, good […]

Gatorland is taking social distancing to the next level with their very own “Social Distancing Skunk Ape!”   Who better to remind folks about the merit of keeping a safe distance than this Florida Cryptid, who tends to be even more elusive than his cousin, Bigfoot?  Gatorland’s Social Distancing Skunk Ape remains “insistent, that you […]

Angry at work? school? life? or just want to blow off some steam? Rage rooms, also known as Smash Rooms or Anger Rooms, have opened in cities around the world, and they offer a safe place for people to shatter away their anger – literally. You can hurl a plate across a room, take a […]