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Disney World’s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Coaster Set for Year-Long Closure
ByDan Hower October 14, 2024October 20, 2024

Magic Kingdom’s iconic Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will temporarily close its gates for a major refurbishment starting January 2025, Walt Disney World has confirmed. Guests eager to catch one last ride on the beloved Frontierland attraction have until January 5, 2025, before it closes for a projected year-long update. According to park officials, most of…

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Construction | News | Zoo

Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium Unveils Master Plan for a Wild Future
ByDan Hower October 11, 2024October 25, 2024

The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium has revealed an ambitious 20-year master plan aimed at transforming the Highland Park campus into a revitalized hub for both animal well-being and visitor experiences. The plan, which emphasizes cutting-edge habitats and innovative educational opportunities, marks a significant milestone in the zoo’s mission to combat biodiversity loss and inspire conservation…

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Freizeitpark Plohn to Debut World’s First Multi-Launch Water Coaster
ByDan Hower September 25, 2024October 25, 2024

Freizeitpark Plohn in Lengenfield, Germany, has partnered with Mack Rides to unveil a groundbreaking attraction: the world’s first multi-launch water coaster. Scheduled to open in 2026, this hybrid ride will blend water canals and roller coaster tracks, setting new standards in theme park innovation. Announced at the 2024 IAAPA Expo Europe, this coaster will utilize…

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Construction | News | Sea World Parks and Entertainment | Video

SeaWorld Orlando to Launch World’s First Arctic Flying Theater Attraction
ByDan Hower September 19, 2024October 25, 2024

SeaWorld Orlando has announced its latest groundbreaking attraction: the world’s first-of-its-kind Arctic flying theater, set to open in Spring 2025. This immersive indoor experience promises to take visitors on a thrilling journey over icy landscapes and beneath frozen waters, allowing them to encounter some of the planet’s most majestic Arctic creatures like beluga whales, orcas,…

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Record Breaking ‘Tilt’ Roller Coaster Coming To Cedar Point
ByDan Hower September 19, 2024September 24, 2024

Cedar Point will be adding to its world-renowned and record-breaking collection of scream machines with the 2025 debut of Siren’s Curse – the tallest, fastest and longest “tilt” roller coaster in North America. Siren’s Curse hearkens to the legend and lore of mysterious creatures living beneath the surface of Lake Erie; often spoken of –…

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Busch Gardens Williamsburg Honoring Big Bad Wolf With New Roller Coaster
ByDan Hower September 12, 2024October 25, 2024

Busch Gardens Williamsburg is set to introduce an all-new family-friendly inverted roller coaster that will pay tribute to a beloved attraction from the park’s history. The ride, slated to open in the spring of 2025, will be “North America’s longest inverted family coaster” and will be located in the Germany section of the park, a…

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Construction | Hersheypark | News

Hersheypark Unveils Record Breaking Twizzlers Themed 2025 Attraction
ByDan Hower August 27, 2024October 25, 2024

Hersheypark has announced an exciting new addition to its lineup for the 2025 season: Twizzlers Twisted Gravity, a record-breaking high-thrill pendulum attraction set to open in the summer of 2025. This adrenaline-pumping ride will become the world’s tallest Screamin’ Swing, offering visitors a gravity-defying experience unlike any other. Riders who meet Hersheypark’s Twizzlers height category…

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Lost Island Theme Park Unveils New RMC Roller Coaster
ByDan Hower August 16, 2024August 17, 2024

In celebration of National Roller Coaster Day, Lost Island Theme Park in Waterloo, Iowa, has revealed plans for its latest thrill ride: Fire Runner, a state-of-the-art single-rail roller coaster set to debut in the 2025 season. This eagerly anticipated addition marks the sixth Raptor model coaster to be constructed in the United States by renowned…

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New Dual Launch Hover Bike Roller Coaster Coming To Six Flags New England
ByDan Hower August 15, 2024August 15, 2024

Six Flags New England is set to thrill visitors with the debut of its newest attraction for the 2025 season, the Quantum Accelerator. Manufacturered by Intamin, Schaan, and Liechtenstein, this innovative roller coaster promises to be a game-changer. It combines cutting-edge technology with a captivating steampunk theme, marking it as the first dual-launch straddle coaster…

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Six Flags Great America Unveils Record-Breaking Dive Coaster, Wrath of Rakshasa
ByDan Hower August 15, 2024August 15, 2024

Six Flags Great America, located near Chicago in Gurnee, Illinois, has announced its latest thrill ride, set to redefine the limits of roller coaster experiences. The park is introducing Wrath of Rakshasa, a dive coaster that promises to be the world’s steepest drop with the most inversions in its category. This new attraction, towering at…

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Cedar Fair | Kings Island | News | Six Flags | Waterparks

Kings Island Expands Soak City Waterpark with Dual-Racing Water Coaster and New Kids Area
ByDan Hower August 8, 2024August 8, 2024

Kings Island’s Soak City Water Park is set to make a splash in 2025 with exciting new attractions. Headlining the expansion is RiverRacers, Ohio’s first dual-racing water coaster, alongside a revamped kids’ play area, Splash River Junction, featuring seven new water slides for young adventurers. Additionally, the park will offer hundreds of new loungers and…

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Canada's Wonderland | Cedar Fair | Construction | Six Flags | Video

Canada’s Wonderland Unveils AlpenFury: The Nation’s Longest, Tallest, and Fastest Launch Coaster
ByDan Hower August 8, 2024April 12, 2025

Canada’s Wonderland is set to thrill guests next year with the introduction of AlpenFury, a groundbreaking launch coaster that promises to be the longest, tallest, and fastest of its kind in the country. Nestled within the enigmatic Wonder Mountain, AlpenFury will combine the elements of fire and ice, propelling riders into an exhilarating adventure that…

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