Angry at work? school? life? or just want to blow off some steam? Rage rooms, also known as Smash Rooms or Anger Rooms, have opened in cities around the world, and they offer a safe place for people to shatter away their anger – literally. You can hurl a plate across a room, take a…
Since opening day for Holiday World has been postponed to early June due to COVID-19, the park will be hosting a Digital Opening Day. On Saturday, May 2, Holiday world will kick off the event with a welcome from park President Matt Eckert, Fourth-Generation Owner Leah Koch, and end with a firework show followed by…
The impact of COVID-19 will likely be the defining story of 2020, if not potentially the next decade. While America and the world will recover, there will be a noticeable change in societal normality. While it will take some time to get used to the new normal, amusement and theme parks will have to embrace…
Like most parks around the world, SeaWorld has also been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment has temporarily shut down all of its parks in Florida, California, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Texas as well as furloughed 90% of its employees. Originally, the shutdown was scheduled through March 31, but it has since…
Blackpool Pleasure Beach has announced a string of activities allowing the public to experience the thrills and spills of the UK’s favorite amusement park from home. To kick things off, the park is launching a virtual experience of their double launched roller coaster, ICON on Saturday 4th April at 4pm – ‘riders’ will reach dizzying new…
As the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread, more events are being canceled or postponed amid travel restrictions and increasing health warnings. Many institutions sent out press releases for operational changes in light of the virus. Among those companies is IAAPA. Today, the International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions announced their plans to cancel their IAAPA…
Kennywood’s beloved Jack Rabbit roller coaster celebrates 100 years of double-dipping fun in 2020, and the park is celebrating this milestone with a major giveaway! To celebrate the 100-year anniversary, Kennywood is holding a contest offering 100 season passes for the 100 best Jack Rabbit memories. They’re asking for pictures or video from Kennywood fans and…
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…
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…
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…
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….