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Carowinds | Cedar Fair | Construction | News | Video

Carowinds Opening New Flight Theme Attractions With Aeronautica Landing Area For 50th Anniversary
ByDan Hower August 11, 2022August 11, 2022

Carowinds has some fun offerings in store for its 50th anniversary season in 2023. The 2023 operating season marks the beginning of “50 years of Carolina fun,” a limited-time special event that brings plenty of new rides and attractions, exciting entertainment, enhanced food and beverage offerings, nighttime spectaculars, and other immersive experiences. At the center…

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Construction | Dollywood | News | Video

New Roller Coaster Coming To Dollywood In 2023
ByDan Hower August 5, 2022August 5, 2022

This morning, Dolly Parton took the stage and announced the newest addition to her Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge Tennessee. The $25 million Big Bear Mountain, a nearly 4,000 ft. long roller coaster which allows guests to embark on an unforgettable expedition through the Smokies in search of the elusive “Big Bear.” Big Bear…

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Canada's Wonderland | Cedar Fair | Construction | News | Video

New Multi-Level Restaurant Opening At Canada’s Wonderland This Summer
ByDan Hower June 17, 2022August 12, 2023

An all new two-level dining facility is set to open later this summer at Canada’s Wonderland. ‘Lazy Bear Lodge: Wood Fired Grille’ is the official name of the new two-level, rustic restaurant and the name was inspired by a sleeping black bear that’s featured prominently on the logo. Construction of the project has been ongoing…

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Busch Gardens Tampa | Construction | News | Sea World Parks and Entertainment | Special Events | Waterparks

Parkwide Enhancements, New Entrance, Exclusive Pass Member Rewards and More Coming To Busch Gardens Tampa
ByDan Hower April 8, 2022September 7, 2023

Today, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Adventure Island announced one of the parks’ largest investments focusing on park enhancements. The transformation started earlier this year when the park changed its skyline with the debut of their new roller coaster, Iron Gwazi. Over the past few months, Cheetah Hunt, Montu, the Moroccan Village, and Pantopia have…

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Construction | Kennywood | News | Waterparks

Sandcastle Waterpark Reveals Multi-Million Dollar Improvement Plan For 2022.
ByDan Hower April 1, 2022October 30, 2024

We know it’s hard to believe what you see on April 1st, but No Jokes Here! Today, Sandcastle Waterpark located in Pittsburgh, PA, has shared with us their massive, multi-million dollar improvement plan for the biggest series of single-season updates in park history — including new events, a new water slide, and an expanded schedule!…

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Cedar Fair | Construction | Kings Island | News

World’s Longest Wooden Roller Coaster “The Beast” is Getting Even Longer
ByDan Hower March 30, 2022April 27, 2022

Kings Island’s world-famous roller coaster, The Beast, will break its own World Record in 2022. The coaster, which opened in 1979 as the World’s Longest Wooden Roller Coaster, has held that distinction ever since. When it opens for the season in May it will beat its own record by two feet, from 7,359 ft. to…

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Construction | News | Universal

Super Nintendo World Opening In 2023 at Universal Studios Hollywood
ByDan Hower March 10, 2022March 10, 2022

Universal has finally made it official! Super Nintendo World, the innovative, immersive, and highly-anticipated themed land, will open at Universal Studios Hollywood in 2023, and will be the first Super Nintendo World to debut in the United States. Super Nintendo World opened first at Universal Studios Japan to rave reviews in 2021. The U.S. debut…

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Construction | Disney | News | Video | Walt Disney World

VIDEO: Progress Update on New TRON Coaster At Walt Disney World
ByDan Hower March 10, 2022March 6, 2024

The Walt Disney Imagineering project team will soon celebrate a significant milestone on construction of the new TRON: Lightcycle Run attraction coming to Magic Kingdom. After many months of construction, guests will finally be getting their first glimpses of the actual ride vehicles on the track. As the next phase of ride testing begins, the…

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Cedar Fair | Cedar Point | Construction

New Experiences Coming To Cedar Point For 2022 Season
ByDan Hower February 24, 2022February 24, 2022

As Cedar Point continues to build upon its multi-day destination offerings and vision, the park is preparing for the upcoming season by introducing completely renovated and transformed hotel properties, new dining options and the implementation of new touchless transaction technology. This morning, the park shared more details with us about some of the new experiences…

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Fun Spot | News

Fun Spot Atlanta Breaks Ground on ARIEFORCE ONE RMC Roller Coaster
ByDan Hower January 6, 2022February 8, 2022

Fun Spot America Theme Parks has a New Year’s Resolution to bring HUGE excitement to its Fayetteville, Georgia location with the addition of an action-packed custom roller coaster from mfg Rocky Mountain Construction dubbed, ArieForce One. Ground-breaking took place earlier this morning. During the ceremony, Fun Spot America CEO and Owner, John Arie Jr. said…

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Construction | Kennywood | News | Video

Kangaroo Ride Returning To Kennywood With New Theme
ByDan Hower November 24, 2021April 26, 2022

Last week, Kennywood announced that the beloved Kangaroo ride would be returning to the park in 2022. The ride is not only returning, but returning with an all new theme — in which fans got to vote for over the past three days. Kennywood fanatics could vote for one of two themes; classic or vintage….

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Construction | Kennywood | News | Video

Kennywood Bringing Back Kangaroo Ride
ByDan Hower November 19, 2021April 26, 2022

Yinzers can rejoice as a true Kennywood classic will rejoin the park’s world-class collection of rides in 2022! The iconic Kangaroo will return fully refurbished and ready to thrill riders with its unique ride experience — a rite of passage for younger guests seeking bigger thrills. “Kangaroo is a one-of-a-kind ride that’s perfect for a one-of-a-kind…

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