A recent trend in amusement ride manufacturing is to combine different types of rides into new hybrid rides that feature the best aspects of each. Parks and manufacturers have recently been working together to create interactive dark rides / coasters designed for family entertainment. Zamperla, a leading ride design and manufacturing company based out of…
Kennywood has officially announced that they will be retiring four of its classic rides. • Kangaroo • Paratrooper • Bayern Kurve • Volcano The full statement from Kennywood Park is as follows: “Even in a National Historic Landmark, change is a constant at Kennywood. In the past three years, we’ve invested more in new attractions…
The Covid-19 pandemic has had many amusement park fans longing for the day they can return to the parks. While some parks have reopened, some have not. At the onset of the pandemic, many videos of people recreating famous rides at home went viral across the web. One Disney fan decided to create the Matterhorn…
Universal Beijing Resort has officially unveiled jaw-dropping details of the multiple entertainment experiences available for guests at its expansive destination resort. Universal Beijing Resort features the Universal Studios Beijing theme park, Universal CityWalk Beijing and two extraordinary hotels, The Universal Studios Grand Hotel and the NUO Resort Hotel. The widely anticipated resort has now revealed…
Over the past few months, guests at Universal Orlando’s Island’s of Adventure theme park have been closely watching the construction of a new giant roller coaster. Today, the park has finally acknowledged this ride as the new “Jurassic World VelociCoaster”. A new section of Universal’s Jurassic World section of their official website revealed stunning new…
In a recent blog post on the Kings Island website, the park revealed that the French Corner would open in the former frozen yogurt eatery. The new eatery, set to open with Tricks and Treats Fall Fest will serve: French Baguette Pull-a-Part Bread of the Week Chef’s Loaf Bread Chef’s Soup of the Day with…
The secret has been revealed – Silverwood Amusement park, located in Northern Idaho, is getting a new coaster! After weeks of teasing over social media, the park announced it’s first coaster in 7 years. The park revealed that for the 2021 season, they are building “Stunt Pilot”, the first RMC Raptor style coaster in Northwestern United States….
Two former masterminds behind many of the mazes at Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights have teamed up with The Orlando Forum to offer a new, original maze and dinner show on International Drive called “Orlando Forum of Fear”. For almost 30 years, Orlando has played host to some of the best in Halloween entertainment. This…
When Universal Orlando canceled Halloween Horror Nights 2020 earlier this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, many fans were disappointed. However, they will still be able to get their Halloween fix in 2020! Universal Orlando Resort will offer a daytime operation for two Halloween Horror Nights houses for 2020. Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives…
Even though Halloween Horror Nights 2020 has officially been cancelled, there are rumors swirling about that the houses themselves will open during October. Recently, a series of permits have come to light for Universal Orlando on the City of Orlando’s website. While these permits could amount to nothing (permits are granted all the time and nothing…
Most thrill seekers thought there would be few 2021 additions to parks around the United States due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, that has not been the case as most 2021 projects have already been developed and some even paid for years in advance. Silverwood, located in Northern Idaho, has started a teaser campaign for…
Movie Park Germany will celebrate its 25th birthday in 2021 and has a very special surprise for its guests! A new Multi Dimension Coaster by Intamin Amusement Rides will join the park’s wide range of attractions to become a new family favorite and the first roller coaster of its kind in Europe! The new indoor…