Triotech, market leader in interactive media-based attractions, recently installed its XD Dark Ride interactive theater for the first time in 4 new countries – Asia: Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and Japan. The company counts more than 60 attractions in East and South East Asia deployed across several segments, from FECs to amusement parks or as stand-alone…
Many amusement parks around the United States offer the U.S. military discounted admission to their parks during the major summer holidays. SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment has taken the concept to a whole new level with the company’s recent announcements. Available May 24 through July 4, U.S. veterans and up to three guests can receive one…
Six Flags Over Georgia is known for having thrilling roller coasters. After the closure of the Georgia Cyclone in 2017, rumors quickly began to swirl that the park was re-imagining the ride into a new thrill machine. Fast forward to 2018, and we now have a twisted masterpiece of wood and steel. Today, members of the…
Dollywood’s Season of Showstoppers really heats up during the annual Barbeque & Bluegrass festival, thanks to a stellar lineup of bluegrass music’s best artists as well as expertly-prepared barbeque from Dollywood’s Golden Ticket Award-winning foods team! https://player.vimeo.com/video/270370068 The opening weekend of the annual festival kicks off with The Gibson Brothers (May 25) and the “Queen…
Disney has finally provided fans with an update regarding the huge Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge expansion for both Disneyland and Disney World resorts. While we knew the lands were slated to open in 2019, exactly when wasn’t official until now. Today, Disney revealed that it’s Disneyland version will open in the summer, while the Disney…
Mardi Gras Hangover will make its official debut this weekend at Six Flags Great America, near Chicago, Illinois. Mardi Gras Hangover is the largest attraction of its kind in the world delivering the ultimate thrill, as riders experience multiple moments of weightlessness and hang-time while suspended upside down 100 feet above the ground. Riders will fly…
Back in 2004, HersheyPark shocked the world by announcing Turbulence was coming in the Carrousel Circle section of the iconic park. Turbulance would have been the World’s first Frequent Faller ride from Interactive Rides. It was unique in that not only were riders suspended on the side of the track, the cars would rock back and…
After the successful 2017 holiday event, WinterFest will return to Kings Island in 2018! The park is adding two new rides to the 2018 event, as confirmed by park GM Mike Koontz during the Coasterstock Q&A event this past weekend. In 2018 Kings Island will be adding the Flight of Fear to the ride lineup…
In 2017, Parc Asterix located in Plailly, France – released Pégase Express, a family multi-launch Gerstlauer coaster. Now, it seems the park is planning to build something much bigger. Looking into the future, the park is planning to debut a new Intamin LSM launch coaster in 2021. This was revealed in an unusual manner, by means…
Alabama Splash Adventure has recently been on the rise since the park’s acquisition by the Koch family in 2014. The park previously announced the addition of the Splash Island, a waterslide complex that features 5 individual slides perfect for kids and an all new interactive play area with loads of splashing fun. However, the park had…
The classic Lakeside Park in Denver Colorado has revealed their latest “card up their sleeve” so to say. The park recently announced that they have acquired and assembled a Pinfari Zyklon Z64 for the upcoming season! The ride had many homes and names while previously operating at the defunct Hamel’s Park in Louisiana, the Saginaw County Fair in…
A few weeks ago, Cedar Point unveiled one of the most anticipated coasters of all time to the media. Now, just a few weeks later, there’s already some interesting developments near Magnum and Gemini. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOrBcVikuqo On the stretch of land between the Monster and the entrance of Magnum, new flags have been placed throughout the…