Hersheypark is now open for the unofficial start to summer with daily operations through September 6. Guests can officially experience the newest region of Hersheypark – Hershey’s Chocolatetown – home to the Park’s biggest coaster, Candymonium, three all-new dining experiences, premier shopping, and more. The region celebrates the life and legacy of our founder, Milton…
As Universal Orlando Resort prepares to “officially” launch Jurassic World VelociCoaster on June 10, guests will have the opportunity to enter the iconic Jurassic World gates and purchase new merchandise in a one-of-a-kind themed environment at the Summer Tribute Store, opening May 27 at Universal Studios Florida. A customizable retail space typically used to celebrate…
Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey, is preparing to debut an all- new record breaking coaster this Summer. The Jersey Devil was spotted soaring through the Pine Barrens as the triple record-breaking Coaster took its first full test run Thursday afternoon. Engineering and maintenance experts are completing extensive testing on the world’s tallest, fastest, and…
Silverwood Theme Park In Athol, Idaho stunned thrill seekers with the announcement of Stunt Pilot, the Northwest’s first single rail coaster. The ride was constructed over the winter, and on May 13th, the park conducted the first test run of the new coaster. The ride is a modified layout of manufacturer Rocky Mountain Constructions prototype…
Kings Island amusement park near Cincinnati, Ohio, doesn’t open until May 15, but that didn’t stop them from testing out their new Orion GIGA Coaster this week, with a few special guests. The ride voted 2020’s “Best New Amusement Park Attraction” by USA TODAY readers, plunges guests (and Bob Ross) down an exhilarating 300-foot drop before…
Back in 2005, one of the most devastating hurricanes in history touched down in New Orleans. One of the sites in its path of destruction was Six Flags New Orleans — which closed in August of 2005 in preparation for the storm and never re-opened after hurricane Katrina flooded the 250 acre theme park. After…
In 2021, Kings Island’s Racer will enter it’s 50th season of operation. Having thrilled millions of riders and started the second golden age of the wooden coaster, the ride has had a celebrated history. The twin 88 foot tall/3,415 foot long coaster has been a park favorite due to it’s unique layout. Although a racing…
Bill Kitchen, legendary ride and attraction inventor, has unveiled SkyScreamer — an evolution of the popular SkyCoaster ride. He’s optimistic about the future as theme park fanatics are enthusiastic about discovering thrilling new experiences the industry has to offer. US Thrillrides LLC, which was founded by Kitchen, unveiled the Skyscreamer, a sister attraction to the…
Rain Waterpark has been a staple of the Thirsty Pony restaurant and an icon at the entryway to Cedar Point. After sitting abandoned for a few years, rumors swirled about an impending demolition. The demolition of the waterpark began today with the removal of the waterslides. Each fiberglass piece of the two slides was detached,…
In the start of 2020, the expansion at Busch Gardens Williamsburg was the talk of the amusement park industry. The park announced Pantheon, a unique launch coaster, and work was beginning on a record breaking shuttle coaster, termed “Drachen Spire” by coaster enthusiasts. As the COVID pandemic struck, many were wondering what the fate of…
Spring is here! With warmer temperatures sliding into the daily forecast, many amusement parks across the country are preparing for the 2021 season. Kings Island, located just outside of Cincinnati, has been very busy during the Winter months performing ride maintenance, cleaning, painting, landscaping, and even refurbishing old rides such as The Racer – which…
In 2019, thrill seekers were abuzz with the activity of SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment. Many of their parks were scheduled to receive large coasters in back to back years. One of the parks scheduled to receive coasters in 2020 and 2021 was SeaWorld San Diego. The park was set to receive a second-gen B&M Dive…