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Construction | Dollywood | News

Dollywood Unveils NightFlight Expedition: World’s First-of-Its-Kind Hybrid Coaster and Whitewater River Adventure Coming in 2026
ByDan Hower September 17, 2025September 19, 2025

Dollywood has officially revealed its next record-breaking addition, and it’s one for the history books. Opening in Spring 2026, NightFlight Expedition will debut inside Wildwood Grove as the largest single attraction investment in Dollywood’s history, a more than $50 million project blending coaster thrills, river rapids, and immersive storytelling into one unforgettable journey. Created in…

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Best of The Best: 2025 Golden Ticket Awards
ByDan Hower September 6, 2025September 7, 2025

Today, amusement industry professionals from all around the globe have convened in the Carolina’s to celebrate the best of the best in their field! Amusement Today introduced the Golden Ticket Awards in 1998 to spotlight the amusement park industry and its attractions by acknowledging the “Best of the Best”. The Golden Ticket Awards by Amusement…

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Cedar Fair | Construction | News | Six Flags | Valleyfair | Waterparks

Something Superior Coming to Valleyfair in 2026
ByDan Hower September 1, 2025September 2, 2025

Valleyfair is setting the stage for something big in 2026, just in time for its 50th Anniversary. The park has already confirmed that “new waterpark adventures” are on the way, and all signs point toward one of the largest expansions in its history. To prepare for construction, a large portion of Soak City officially closed…

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News | Special Events | Waterparks | Zoo

Zoombezi Bay Extends Summer Fun With Oktoberfest Event
ByDan Hower August 27, 2025August 27, 2025

Zoombezi Bay is set to close out its season with a splash of fall flair as the waterpark brings back its popular Oktoberfest celebration. For two weekends, Central Ohio’s largest waterpark will combine German-inspired festivities, seasonal flavors, and its signature attractions to create a send-off that bridges the fun of summer with the excitement of…

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News | Special Events | Waterparks | Zoo

Columbus Zoo and Zoombezi Bay Enhance Accessibility with New Sensory-Friendly Events
ByDan Hower August 20, 2025August 21, 2025

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, along with its neighboring waterpark Zoombezi Bay, are furthering their commitment to inclusion and accessibility with a series of sensory-friendly events and ongoing initiatives designed to make visits more comfortable for guests of all abilities. From quieter hours in the waterpark to enhanced accessibility at animal presentations, the goal is…

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Haunted House | Horror | News | Sea World Parks and Entertainment | Special Events

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Unleashes New Horrors for Howl-O-Scream 2025
ByDan Hower August 19, 2025August 21, 2025

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is preparing to awaken the darkest corners of your imagination as Howl-O-Scream returns this fall. On select nights, the park will transform into a sprawling nightmare filled with new haunted houses, scare zones, roaming hordes, and sinister live entertainment. This year’s event promises more frights than ever before, introducing two all-new…

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Haunted House | Hersheypark | News | Special Events

Hersheypark Unveils Shaq-A-Licious Laff Trakk for Halloween
ByDan Hower August 15, 2025August 19, 2025

Hersheypark is bringing big personality to its Halloween lineup this fall with the debut of Shaq-A-Licious Laff Trakk, a first-of-its-kind ride overlay inspired by Shaquille O’Neal and his Shaq-A-Licious XL Gummies. The glowing transformation of the park’s popular indoor spinning coaster will headline the Hersheypark Halloween and Dark Nights event, running Fridays through Sundays from…

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News | Special Events | Universal | Waterparks

Volcano Bay Nights Returns This Fall with Scooby-Doo, Live Entertainment, and After-Hours Thrills
ByDan Hower August 14, 2025August 16, 2025

This fall, Universal’s Volcano Bay will transform into an after-dark tropical playground as Volcano Bay Nights returns for a limited run. The popular event offers guests the chance to experience the water theme park in a whole new light, complete with shorter attraction wait times, live entertainment, and a special visit from Scooby-Doo and the…

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Cedar Point | Kings Island | News | Six Flags

Ohio Bill Would Require Cedar Point, Kings Island, and Other Parks to Publicize Ride Updates
ByCoaster Nation August 14, 2025August 18, 2025

A new bill in Ohio could soon change the way guests plan their days at the state’s largest amusement parks. State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) has introduced the Real-Time Ride Status Notification Act, a measure that would require permanent amusement parks—including Cedar Point and Kings Island, to publicly share real-time ride availability updates. Under…

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Cedar Fair | Haunted House | Horror | Kings Dominion | News | Six Flags | Special Events

Halloween Haunt Returns to Kings Dominion With New Scare Zone and Added Cost For Mazes
ByDan Hower August 11, 2025August 12, 2025

Halloween Haunt is back at Kings Dominion, filling the park with frights on select nights this fall. Guests can expect a mix of fan-favorite haunted mazes, immersive scare zones, eerie live entertainment, and the adrenaline of night rides — but with one important change. Haunted mazes are now premium attractions that require the purchase of…

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Canada's Wonderland | Cedar Fair | Haunted House | Horror | News | Six Flags | Special Events

Canada’s Wonderland Halloween Haunt Debuts New House And Haunted Attraction Pass Requirement
ByDan Hower August 11, 2025August 12, 2025

Halloween Haunt celebrates its 20th season at Canada’s Wonderland this fall with a major lineup refresh, a blockbuster horror addition, and a new ticketing change that haunted maze fans will need to know about. Running select nights from September 27 through November 1, the event will feature six haunted mazes, seven immersive scare zones, thrilling…

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Cedar Fair | Haunted House | Horror | Kings Island | News | Special Events

Kings Island’s Halloween Haunt Adds New Scares And Additional Ticket for Mazes
ByDan Hower August 11, 2025August 12, 2025

Halloween Haunt returns to Kings Island this fall with a mix of fearsome favorites, new nightmares, and a major change to how guests access the park’s haunted attractions. The Mason, Ohio park, now part of the Six Flags family following the Cedar Fair merger, is raising the stakes with an all-new premium haunted experience and…

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