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…
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…
On July 17, 1955, Walt Disney unveiled Disneyland to the world, changing the course of entertainment forever. His bold vision and passion for innovation have continued to shape Disney Parks for nearly 70 years, inspiring generations with creativity and imagination. That same spirit of progress is about to be showcased in a new way at…
A ghostly encore is preparing to take the stage at Kings Island. Next spring, the park will debut Phantom Theater: Opening Nightmare, a brand-new dark ride that pays homage to one of the park’s most beloved attractions while raising the curtain on a fresh chapter of storytelling and technology. Set inside the theater (current Boo…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…