Late last year, we learned that Firehawk would be closed and removed at the end of the 2018 season. Up to the end of the season, it was implied that the ride would be dismantled, with the hope the ride would be saved by a park purchasing the ride from Kings Island. However, that is not…
Get ready to ride! In another cruise industry first, Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras will feature the first-ever roller coaster at sea when it debuts in 2020, providing an unforgettable and unique open-air thrill ride on the line’s newest and most innovative ship! Built by Munich-based Maurer Rides, BOLT: Ultimate Sea Coaster is a heart-pounding rush of adrenaline offering…
New York’s Coney Island is about to get a whole lot bigger, as Luna Park has announced their plans for expansion. The two year plan presented by the iconic park has the park receiving both upgrades and a ropes course in 2019, followed by a log flume in 2020. The expansion will increase the size…
As we reported earlier, Hersheypark is in the midst of a large expansion. Documents for the new 23 acre expansion include a re-design of the park entrance as well as new rides. Paperwork filed with the FAA confirms one of the new rides is indeed a roller coaster. The new coaster is slated to stand 220…
Over the last few seasons, Kings Island has been is in the midst of a large expansion process. The recent additions of Banshee, Mystic Timbers, and Coney Bar-B-Que have put Kings Island in the national spotlight. However, documents suggest that there are more key additions in the upcoming years. In a Notice of Commencement submitted…
As we reported back in February, Hersheypark is looking towards a massive 2020 project. Earlier today, Hershey Entertainment and Resorts presented a land development plan at the Derry Township Planning Commission meeting for redeveloping 23 acres on the west side of the 121 acre park. The plan calls for redesigning the park’s front entrance gate and drop-off…
Last November, Universal revealed that they were planning on building two new resorts on property. Today, Universal officially revealed that it will be known as “Universal’s Endless Summer Resort”. The new hotel resort will consist of two individual hotels: the Surfside Inn and Suites along with the Dockside Inn and Suites. The hotels were created through…
When Railblazer was announced, enthusiasts speculated this was the start of a massive expansion to California’s Great America. Recent documents filed with the Federal Aviation Administration indicates that California’s Great America will receive a 236 foot attraction for the 2020 season. The park is required to submit documentation to the FAA for large vertical construction due to…