The nation’s premier Halloween event, Halloween Horror Nights, is now open at Universal Orlando Resort – with more event nights and terrifying frights than ever before. This year’s event presents the most unearthly and macabre collection of terrors called The Festival of the Deadliest. This ancient tradition has taken root inside Universal Studios Florida and…
The summer season is winding down at Kennywood and today, the park announced that Log Jammer will retire at the end of the 2017 season. After 42 years of operation, the log flume ride will permanently close on September 17. The park is inviting fans of the ride to enjoy one last drop down the 53-foot…
Hurricane Irma has wreaked havoc on Florida families over the past few days. Many Floridians are without power and some schools and businesses remain closed. SeaWorld and Busch Gardens have partnered to offer a respite for storm weary Florida residents. Now through Sunday, September 17, Florida residents can buy on single day ticket offer and…
Hurricane Irma blew through Florida over the weekend leaving the Orlando attractions with mostly minimal damage. Originally meteorologists had projected the hurricanes path to head straight through Tampa, Florida. Fortunately, Irma took a sudden turn to the East and busted up the most powerful part of the storm. Irma did pass over the Orlando attractions and theme…
The countdown is on for Halloweekends at Cedar Point! This Friday (September 15), the park will open transformed with ghosts and monsters galore. Along with the Halloween themed decorations and haunted houses not usually at the park, you’ll see another change – the Mine Ride. Cedar Point has confirmed that Cedar Creek Mine Ride would…
Beginning this weekend, Carowinds will be transformed into Scarowinds – on of the largest and most frightful Halloween events in the Carolinas. Throughout the event, guests can experience more than a dozen haunted attractions and live shows not to mention hundreds of monsters lurking in the shadows. Debuting at Scarowinds this year is Depths of…
The Golden Ticket Awards by Amusement Today are like the Oscars for amusement parks. Each year, a detailed survey is sent to a database of experienced and well-traveled amusement park fans around the world. The surveys are sent out in balanced geographical regions asking enthusiasts to rate the “best” in 23 categories. Amusement Today then tallies up those votes and presents Golden Ticket…
In anticipation of Hurricane Irma’s landfall in Florida, five Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins were transported from Dolphin Connection, a marine mammal organization owned by Hawks Cay Resort in Duck Key to SeaWorld Orlando. Four team members from Dolphin Connection traveled with the dolphins and are caring for them at SeaWorld’s behind the scenes area. Dolphin Connection…
As coaster enthusiasts, we know how much joy roller coasters give us. We spend time at parks across the nation laughing, screaming, and making memories with family and friends. Give Kids The World Village is working to bring those feelings to the children and families who need it the most. By partnering with amusement parks…
Knott’s Scary Farm announced that for the 2017 season it will be unveiling a slew of new attractions. This includes three new mazes, an updated Fiesta Village scare zone, and a family friendly spooky overlay from the Timber Mountain Log ride. In addition, the famed “Elvira, Mistress of the Dark” show, will make its final run…
Central Park Fun-Land opened in 1997 as one of the original anchors within Fredericksburg’s premier superstore and retail destination. Located in Fredricksburg, Virginia, the indoor / outdoor Fun Entertainment Center is getting a $1 million dollar makeover for the venues 20th anniversary! Tonight, Central Park Fun-Land hosted a media event where they announced some major changes coming to the…
Today, Six Flags Magic Mountain announced the addition of CraZanity, the world’s tallest pendulum ride for 2018! This comes shortly after the park announced that they would be beginning year-round operation at the beginning of 2018. When it debuts in late spring, CraZanity will stand at a record-breaking 17-stories reaching speeds up to 75 mph….