The amusement industry has been trying to deal with the onset of Covid-19 since it’s initial onset in mid March. Cedar Fair, operators of twelve amusement parks, four outdoor water parks, one indoor water park, and five hotels in the US and Canada, was only able to open Cedar Point, Dorney Park, Kings Island, Michigan’s…
If haunted drive-thru attractions aren’t terrifying enough, Japan’s tallest ferris wheel, known as ‘The Osaka Wheel’ (403.5-ft) , has been given a special Halloween overlay. The ride has been temporarily re-branded as the “Zombie Ferris Wheel in Hell”. Each ride starts with six guests entering a cabin that is entirely closed in with wrap around…
Triotech, world leader in interactive attractions, is proud to announce the installation of its 28-seat Dark Ride interactive theater at Rainbow’s End, New Zealand’s largest theme park. “New Zealand has been doing extremely well considering the current worldwide public health situation. Having been there myself, I found it to be a spectacular country with wonderful…
With great anticipation of Silver Dollar City’s 2020 promise to present The Tallest Drop on a Water Raft Ride in the Western Hemisphere, Mystic River Falls is now open. The water adventure includes winding, roaring rapids set in an authentic Ozarks mountainous river theme, culminating with a waterfall drop that sends riders down more than…
In 2019, Kentucky Kingdom added Kentucky Flyer, a Gravity Group coaster that was well received not only by thrill seekers, but entire families! With the park expanding at a rapid rate, fans started wondering.. when would the park receive their next coaster….? The answer to that question appears to be 2021. Inside FAA documentation that…
Starting this weekend, guests can feel the spark after dark at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s Summer Nights with an ALL NEW laser and fireworks finale, tasty seasonal eats, and extended park hours every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from July 17 to August 16. Cooler nighttime temperatures and enhanced health and safety measures provide guests at…
Just weeks after reopening, Hong Kong Disneyland will close once again. The park was reopened to the public on June 18, but on Monday the park announced it would close for a second time on July 15th, due to concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. Ayaka McGill/AFP/Getty Images “As required by the government and health authorities…
Kennywood has officially opened for the 2020 season with a re-imagined attraction. The Old Mill is the latest themed version of the park’s historic boat ride. For the previous 15 years, everyone’s favorite lasagna loving orange cat was the star of the attraction. Now, Garfield is gone and the beloved Old Mill has been restored…
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…
This Fourth of July weekend, families and friends can enjoy three nights of the new physically distant fireworks presentations “Light Up the Sky” July 3-5 at SeaWorld Orlando! All nights will feature the brand-new “Light Up The Sky” fireworks spectacular followed by a patriotic fireworks finale that SeaWorld guests have known to love for years!…