Could Carowinds be any more AMAZING? Just wait! In 2020, the premier entertainment destination of the Carolinas is adding even more to its lineup of more than 60 world-class rides, waterpark, live shows and incredible attractions – all served up with gracious Carolina hospitality. World-class water slide racing is coming to Carowinds in 2020 when…
Northern California’s premiere amusement park is getting bigger and better in summer 2020, when California’s Great America debuts the new South Bay Shores waterpark. Guests will be immersed in a completely transformed waterpark experience featuring seven new water attractions including four drop slides, two tube slides, and a new lagoon area. Guests will also enjoy…
In 2017, Cedar Fair introduced the All Season Fast Lane Plus add-on for season passholders at many of their parks. While this brought great joy to amusement park enthusiasts, others were upset that the price was too high, and that passes were only valid at the park of purchase. In 2019, they added Kings Island…
Winterfest at Carowinds is already known as one of the area’s most sought-after immersive holiday celebrations as the park is completely transformed for the season. This year brings an even more spectacular experience with the debut of the larger-than-life WinterFest Wonderland Parade, a Christmas parade brimming with dazzling displays, exciting performances and extravagantly decorated holiday…
It’s that time of the year when amusement parks around the world start to announce and tease their plans for next big attraction. Some parks choose to announce projects via simple press releases to the media, while others like to host announcement events. But, before those events take place, there’s usually lots of speculation from…
To celebrate Canada’s Day long weekend, Canada’s Wonderland is kicking off a massive celebration featuring exciting circus, stunt and Lumberjack shows, amazing food, family entertainment and a spectacular firework display on July 1st! Celebration Canada returns June 29 to July 14 in the new Frontier Canada section of the park where the best of this…
Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, a leader in regional amusement parks, water parks and immersive entertainment, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire two iconic water parks and one resort in Texas – Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Resort New Braunfels and Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston for a cash purchase price of $261 million, subject…
Cedar Fair has officially implemented a new (long time rumored) rewards program into many of their amusement parks. Now, guests can get rewards simply by having fun! For the 2019 season, Cedar Fair is has debuted a new pass member loyalty system called Pass Perks—a new rewards program exclusively for Gold and Platinum Passholders. Each…
After years of rumors, it seems plans are officially in the works for the former Geauga Lake / Sea World property in Aurora, Ohio. According to Aurora Mayor Ann Womer Benjamin, the Pulte Group has submitted plans to the City of Aurora to develop acreage on the Aurora side of the property — unfortunately this is…
Ever dream of having an amusement park all to yourself? Now that dream can be a reality as Cedar Point is auctioning off 2 hours of Exclusive Ride Time on Steel Vengeance and Maverick for 100 people — all to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society! Now through May 19, you can bid to win…
After months of teasers and anticipation, Cedar Point has finally revealed their new attraction for 2019. Forbidden Frontier on Adventure Island is a completely new land to discover at Cedar Point, and the story starts with YOU! Although a celebration of peace is taking place, is everything what it seems? As the day unfolds, you’ll…
After nearly a year of anticipation, riders were finally able to experience Yukon Striker, the world’s tallest, fastest, and longest dive coaster at Canada’s Wonderland! Winners of a charity draw along with select media took their first ride on Yukon Striker, the world’s tallest, fastest and longest dive roller coaster. With the park’s season opening…