Busch Gardens Virginia’s Howl-O-Scream is back and better than ever for the 2015 season! Park guests will be delighted [or frightened, rather] by the returning selection of haunts and the new experiences that’ll have you howling at the moon! As we told you back in August, Unearthed-Scarlett’s Revenge was debuting at the park this year…
Today, we attended the first annual Bier Fest at Busch Gardens! BUT before we dive into that new event, we want to bring you the skinny on what’s coming at the park in 2016! Today, during a special preview event, only available to pass members, Busch Gardens announced new guest experiences for the 2016…
The day has finally arrived and the rumors were totally true! Today, we attended a invite only media event at Cedar Point, the pride of Sandusky, OH, where they announced that in 2016, they will indeed be getting a world class, record-breaking dive coaster named Valravn (Val-RAY-Ven)! This will be the 18th coaster to…
Sesame Place in Langhorne, PA, (near Philadelhia) is offering some really cool Labor Day perks! Guests have an oppertunity to enjoy a traditional holiday BBQ in Big Bird’s open air Riverside Pavilion and later, kick back to a professional fireworks display synchronized to Sesame Street music! Rock out with Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster and Count von Count,…
Busch Gardens is debuting an all new event this September titled Bier Fest! The new event honors the theme parks Bavarian heritage it’s own Oktoberfest celebration. This festival-style event spans two weekends and features live music, traditional German food and 75 draft and bottled beers that offer beer aficionados a robust palate of flavors to…
Cedar Point executives indefinitely delayed a major announcement planned for Tuesday, potentially unveiling a new ride for next year. The decision, made on Friday came just one day after the Raptor roller coaster struck and killed James Young. (story here) The 9 p.m. Tuesday announcement was not only scheduled to be historic and record-breaking, but was…
Kari Byron and Tory Belleci explore the science behind the World’s wildest thrill rides on Travel Channel’s new series “Thrill Factor”! Before the kids go back to school and the leaves start to change, Travel Channel is keeping the summer fun going with its all-new series “Thrill Factor,” premiering with back-to-back episodes on Wednesday, August 12 at…
Kennywood’s 66th Annual Fall Fantasy Parades will take place from August 8th through August 25th. Just like the inaugural event in 1950, Kennywood will step through the looking glass with “Alice in Wonderland” themed floats! Fall Fantasy begins high-stepping through Kennywood on August 8 with nightly parades and marching bands from 190 high schools and colleges…
Chicago Frights Haunt & Halloween Expo is taking place THIS WEEKEND! If you plan on attending, make your last minute travel arrangements now! But hurry, there’s only a few rooms left! The creative folks behind HAuNTcon have created the industries newest scary convention called Chicago Frights! Open to the general public, Chicago Frights is a…
Las Vegas is known for casinos, huge hotels, and some of the world’s best shows, attractions, and of course.. roller coasters! Looking for something unique / horror inspired next time you visit Vegas? Combat Zone Paintball Las Vegas has opened a themed zombie event called “The Zombie Apocalypse Experience“, which offers an “interactive recreation” of what could happen in the event…
In addition to new family rides and the region’s largest Starbucks, Kings Island is adding their very own beer line! Three new beers debuted for the 2015 season at Kings Island. Banshee Brew, Beast Bock, and Diamondback Ale are all being brewed and branded specifically for the Warren County amusement park. Park spokesman, Don Helbig said: “Visitors…
Kennywood is famous for the Racer and a slew of other iconic roller coasters. This summer, visitors of the historic amusement park can compete in two all-new races, both on the ground and the tracks! On Saturday, June 6, Kennywood will team up with Roller Coaster Race for the Pittsburgh-area theme park’s first ever running…