Recent developments, as reported by Seatrade Cruise News, confirms there are now 400 workers available to complete the Disney Global Dream cruise ship. The Global Dream vessel that Disney acquired from Genting Hong Kong is now docked at the MV Werften Wismar facility, marking the commencement of its conversion into a ship destined for Disney…
There will be more ways for families to enjoy Kings Island in 2024 as the park expands its award-winning kids’ area with the addition of a new adventure play space, a new eatery, and Camp Snoopy, featuring the park’s newest roller coaster, Snoopy’s Soap Box Racers. It will be the amusement park’s first family boomerang…
Moosehorn Falls, a new boomerang water slide featuring exciting drops and zero-gravity wall, is coming to Canada’s Wonderland’s Splash Works — a 20-acre waterpark featuring 17 different water slides and water attractions! Prepare to embark on a thrilling adventure like no other. Set to make its debut next year in Wonderland’s expansive 20-acre waterpark is…
Dollywood’s newest roller coaster, Big Bear Mountain, continues toward its Spring opening, as the last piece of track was put into place on Tuesday afternoon. Big Bear Mountain, with a track length of 3,990ft. becomes the longest roller coaster at Dollywood and marks the latest attraction in the parks newest area, Wildwood Grove — a $500…
Wildcat is back and seeking vengeance. Hersheypark has finally revealed the details of its all-new Wildcat’s Revenge hybrid coaster. One of 15 coasters at Hersheypark, the wood and steel hybrid will join one of the largest and most iconic coaster collections in the United States in summer 2023, 100 years after the first Wild Cat…
Kings Island is set to debut a new themed area in 2023 featuring two new family rides, enhanced theming for Adventure Express, Enrique’s quick service restaurant and the Mercado. The new themed area called “Adventure Port” will be located between Coney Mall and Action Zone. (where former rides Skylab (1986-1997) and the Flying Dutchman (1973-1990)…
Woods of Terror is back for it’s 31st season this Fall with an all-new attraction “Brookhaven Memorial Hospital”. Woods of Terror is located at McLaurin Farms 12 miles outside of Greensboro, North Carolina. For the Halloween season, the 45 acre property offers twelve themed haunted houses that range from vampires, clowns, zombies and more. Guests at…
When Worlds of Fun opens its gates for the 2023 season, guests will enjoy a 50th-anniversary celebration that looks back on five decades of fun – but also launches a new roller as well as new experiences for years to come. Among the new fun for guests in 2023 is a re-imagined Zambezi Zinger, a…
Today, the American Coaster Enthusiasts (the world’s largest ride organization) recognized Cedar Point’s Blue Streak, as an official ACE Roller Coaster Landmark — one of only 46 in the world. In an effort to recognize and promote rides that are noteworthy in coaster history, the ACE Roller Coaster Landmark program was established in 2000. This…
An all new two-level dining facility is set to open later this summer at Canada’s Wonderland. ‘Lazy Bear Lodge: Wood Fired Grille’ is the official name of the new two-level, rustic restaurant and the name was inspired by a sleeping black bear that’s featured prominently on the logo. Construction of the project has been ongoing…
After more than six months of extensive re-tracking work, The Beast roller coaster has completed its test runs and is scheduled to re-open to Kings Island guests Sunday, May 8th! The 43-year-old wooden roller coaster has received more than 2,000 ft. of replacement track and a steeper first drop. In March, the amusement park announced…
Exactly five decades after opening its gates for the first time on April 29, 1972, guests arrived at Kings Island amusement park today to be part of its 50th anniversary event. Thousands were on hand to take part in the celebration which included free birthday buttons, paper crown hats, as well as commemorative park maps…