We have some exciting news! Fun Spot has announced a HUGE deal with The Gravity Group, an American based company out of Cincinnati, Ohio. As part of the deal, Gravity Group will be custom designing a new wooden Roller Coaster that will be built for Fun Spot America’s Kissimmee, Florida location! The new woodie will feature 11…
Sometimes the wackiest videos end up going viral. Working in an office can be a dull and boring, often leaving employees with time to creatively pass time. One bored Star Wars fan found the perfect project to keep his time occupied… or did he… ? Footage, which is believed to have been filmed in an…
A galaxy of new Star Wars experiences are coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios beginning mid-December. Some of the new additions are inspired by the new film “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” that opens in theaters worldwide on December 16. The announcements were made tonight at a special Star Wars celebration hosted by Disney Parks Blog at…
Dolly Parton is proving that her heart will always be in Tennessee. The Country music icon has announced “My People Fund“ that will provide monthly help to victims of the wildfires in eastern Tennessee. Parton is a native of Sevier County, where more than 700 structures were damaged or destroyed by a fast-moving wildfire Monday…
Every year we consistently see new rides and products being released that push the limits and boundaries of height, speed, complexity, etc. Last week, we tested an older concept twisted into something completely new! It’s called the Augmented Climbing Wall and was showcased at by Spectrum Sports at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions…
Schlitterbahn announced today that the 168 foot tall Verrückt water slide at the Kansas City, Kansas waterpark will be permanently closed and taken down after a death of a young boy in August. Caleb Schwab, (10) the son of a Kansas state Rep. Scott Schwab, died on a trip down the slide. Exactly what happened to Schwab’s…
Dutch Wonderland and S&S Worldwide unveiled the vehicle for the new inverted roller coaster, Merlin’s Mayhem, at the 2016 International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) expo. IAAPA is the largest global conference and trade show for the attraction industry. Over 30,000 attraction industry professionals visit each year to familiarize themselves with competition, see…
Years of jokes about Animal Kingdom’s Avatar land opening may finally come to an end as Disney has announced it will officially open Avatar land in summer 2017. Disney also revealed more information about the story of the bridge that will connect Pandora to the rest of the park. Bob Chapek, Chairman, Disney Parks and…
Beginning December 3 and running daily through January 1, families can celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at Universal’s Holiday Celebration. Adults and children will marvel at majestic balloons in the 15th anniversary of the Macy’s Holiday Parade, discover the holiday cheer at Grinchmas, and hear electrifying holiday classics performed by Mannheim Steamroller….
Back in August, we brought you the news of the new County Fair coming to Carowinds and now we’re back to share what’s been going on at the park since it closed for the season! The new area of the park is set to open in 2017 and right now, Carowinds tells us that…
Universal Orlando recently wowed us with the details for their third park, Volcano Bay, a revolutionary water theme park. Guests will be transported to a tropical paradise featuring a state-of-the-art Krakatau Aqua coaster that will send guests up and down in canoes through the volcano. At the park guests can find everything from relaxation to heart-pounding…
“Wishing upon a star” will take on an even more magical meaning in the skies of Disney Springs this holiday season. Just days after receiving permission from the FAA to fly drones, Walt Disney World has announced Disney Springs will soon have an incredible new light show utilizing drones to celebrate the holidays! Earlier today, Disney revealed…