On February 18th, 2020 Apex Park Group officially put an end to the rumors and announced the closure of four of its properties — including Indiana Beach (Indiana) and Fantasy Island (Buffalo, NY). The move was announced through updates posted on the respective park’s social media channels. With the announcement, Indiana Beach will not operate…
We love theme parks and roller coasters, but we also love off season Halloween fun! This year, Valentines weekend is loaded with haunted attractions that are open for special Valentines Day events! Haunted Attractions have turned into year-round entertainment venues capitalizing on holiday events. Each year more and more attractions are opening their doors for Valentines weekend. In 2020 there…
Get your Route 66 kicks while riding the Route 66 West Coaster roller coaster at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier, set to debut in Summer 2020. The reconcepting of Pacific Park’s steel roller coaster that races 55 feet above the Santa Monica Pier and provides unparalleled views of the Southern California coastline will cost more than…
Atari -one of the world’s most iconic consumer brands and entertainment producers — today announced a deal with GSD Group — a leading innovation and strategy agency, led by founder Shelly Murphy and partner Napoleon Smith III — to acquire the rights to build video game-themed Atari Hotels in the United States, with the first…
At the start of Kings Dominion Virginia’s 2019 season, The Crypt was closed for large stretches of the season. There were rumors flying around on whether the ride would reopen in 2020. In a shocking surprise, Kings Dominion has made the following announcement today: “Today we have some news to share regarding one of our thrill…
After a long anticipated wait, we finally get a front seat ride on Texas Stingray — the new record breaking wooden roller coaster at SeaWorld San Antonio. Since the IAAPA reveal, work has quickly progressed as the new coaster was completed in early January. Over the course of the last few weeks, the ride underwent testing…
SeaWorld Orlando’s Seven Seas Food Festival is back for another year to give guests the delicious opportunity to taste their way around the world of international street food traditions. The Seven Seas Food Festival will gives park-goers more than 180 mouthwatering options to sample! Enjoy local craft beers and mouthwatering culinary flavors while exploring marketplaces…
Confisco Grille at Universal’s Islands of Adventure has a new eclectic menu featuring a variety of dishes inspired by flavors from across the globe. Universal Islands of Adventure’s new Executive Chef , Jason Glus, and his team created the new menu by re-visiting the story behind the venue. Since Universal’s Islands of Adventure first opened…
Today, Universal Orlando Resort announced the concert headliners performing at the 25th annual Mardi Gras celebration – a family-friendly version of the iconic Big Easy bash that features a spectacular nightly parade, authentic Cajun-style cuisine and – on select nights – live concerts by a star-studded lineup of musical artists. Universal’s Mardi Gras 2020 will…
It’s time to start making plans for New Year’s Eve… and there’s no better place to start 2020 off right than in the exhilarating atmosphere of Universal Orlando Resort. With captivating experiences offered across the destination – from the high-energy character dance parties in Universal Studios Florida to the chic EVE celebration for guests 21…
Kentucky Kingdom’s Storm Chaser roller coaster has been named a “Top 10 Steel Coaster of the Decade” by Coaster 101, a coaster fan site with contributors from across the U.S. that focuses on roller coasters and the theme park industry. Storm Chaser finds itself in some prestigious company, coming in at number five on the…
Silver Dollar City has taken the top spot for “Best Theme Park Holiday Event” in USA Today’s 10Best poll for the fourth time. The 1880s-style theme park’s “An Old Time Christmas” festival grabbed the top spot after 4 weeks of online voting from fans and guests along with local, regional and national celebrities and influencers….