The auction of Conneaut Lake Park in Pennsylvania went just as many in the coaster community expected, with Keldon Holdings LLC purchasing the park for $1.2 million. We were surprised to see numerous buildings marked for demolition just days after the purchase. Some started worrying that the park was going to be demolished, mistaking the…
The Coronavirus Pandemic of 2020 has thrown a wrench into plans for many amusement parks around the world. One such park was Virginia’s Busch Gardens Williamsburg (BGW). The onset of the pandemic delayed the construction and opening of Pantheon, the world’s fastest Multi-launch coaster. One other BGW project that was impacted was their following 2021…
After Halloween Horror Nights 2020 was cancelled due to the pandemic (and replaced with a smaller, daytime event), Universal has announced Halloween Horror Nights 30 will make its grand return in 2021 with a familiar face. Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights will return in 2021 to celebrate 30 years of fear together with the tagline…
This Saturday, March 6 at noon, Six Flags Fiesta Texas will debut Dare Devil Dive — the World’s Tallest Ride of Its Kind! Riders will experience the thrills and sensations of weightlessness through aerial banks, loops and dives, all while seated in a retro four-seater steam punk flying machine! Sharply turning right side up and…
With adventure-loving travelers seeking great outdoor activities, Silver Dollar City kicks off the 2021 season revving up 40 themed rides & attractions and tuning up live entertainment on stages throughout the park during “Silver Dollar City Spring Ride Days”. Notable rides with world footprints include the towering Time Traveler roller coaster that vaults guests over…
Fun Spot America Theme Parks is proud to announce Terence S. Reis as their Corporate Chef. Reis has more than 30 years of experience in hotels and restaurants including Hyatt, Hilton, Sheraton, Radisson Hotels, and private clubs. Most recently he served as the Corporate Chef at Palace Entertainment overseeing the culinary operations of 21 parks…
Kings Island will host a National Hiring Day event to seek more than 4,000 employees for the 2021 season. The hiring event will be held virtually on Saturday, March 13, 2021. Job opportunities are available in all park operating areas, including Rides, Merchandise, Lifeguards, Park Services, Food and Beverage, Guest Services and more. The virtual…
Aquatica San Antonio’s 2021 season kicks off Saturday, March 6th! Texas’ best waterpark is extending its operating days to offer the most thrilling rides and breathtaking water slides in Texas. From Saturday, March 6th through Sunday, March 14th, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Spring Breakers can safely experience the serene to the extreme. Following Spring…
At the start of 2020, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom was actively promoting a new Sidewinder Safari coaster on their website. Then, after the COVID-19 pandemic was happening in April of 2020, the coaster and all marketing for it was suddenly removed from the Six Flags website and the app with access being restricted. As of…
In addition to offering more than 110 amazing dishes and drinks available to guests during the park’s Food & Wine Festival this spring, Busch Gardens Tampa will also serve up outdoor concerts included free with park admission! The weekend Food & Wine festival runs each Friday through Sunday, now through April 25. The Festival Field…
It’s time to experience some of the sights, sounds and flavors of the Disneyland Resort with A Touch of Disney, a new, limited-capacity ticketed experience that begins March 18 at Disney California Adventure park. A Touch of Disney offers some of the world-famous food and beverages from around the resort, plus a chance to see Disney characters, shop for the latest…
This year, American Dream, located in East Rutherford, NJ, celebrates the National Education Association’s Read Across America Day with a fun-filled hour of storytelling, craft activities and giveaways for children ages four to ten. Leading the Read-Aloud will be New Jersey Family magazine’s Editorial Director, Dina El Nabli, who will read Breathing Makes it Better…