The Coronavirus Pandemic of 2020 has thrown a wrench into plans for many amusement parks around the world. One such park was Virginia’s Busch Gardens Williamsburg (BGW). The onset of the pandemic delayed the construction and opening of Pantheon, the world’s fastest Multi-launch coaster. One other BGW project that was impacted was their following 2021…
After Halloween Horror Nights 2020 was cancelled due to the pandemic (and replaced with a smaller, daytime event), Universal has announced Halloween Horror Nights 30 will make its grand return in 2021 with a familiar face. Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights will return in 2021 to celebrate 30 years of fear together with the tagline…
New Jersey’s Six Flags Great Adventure, is expanding its early-season offerings this year as the park plans to host a drive-in laser light show! Six Flags Rockin’ Drive-In Laser Light Spectacular will be presented at 7:30pm and 9:30pm from March 18 through 21. Six Flags says the event will offer guests a full spectrum of…
This morning, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced that Kentucky Kingdom is officially under new management. Last week, Kentucky Kingdom teased a social media post using the hashtag “#ANewStory” that sent the internet into a frenzy. After many thought the post was for a new attraction, we dissected it down to Kentucky Kingdom being acquired. Today, officials…
Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey is expanding its educational offerings by going virtual. To meet the needs of virtual and in-person learning during the pandemic and beyond, Six Flags Great Adventure launches a new, virtual animal education program, Cyber Safari. The program centers on a new series of free web videos that teach students…
Over the course of the past year, We have presented a variety of concepts that were proposed for parks. Unfortunately, nearly all of these concepts were never built. This story is different, as the ride was built and you can ride it today. Since the acquisition of California’s Great America by Cedar Fair in late…
Disney constantly strives for and is dedicated to enhancing classic attractions in a manner that elevates the experience for all guests. Today, the company announced that the famed Jungle Cruise attraction will be getting a major refurbishment, including an overhaul of the storyline at both Disneyland California and Walt Disney World Florida. The ride has long faced…
Fun Spot America Theme Parks has announced Albert Cabuco as their Senior Vice President of Food & Beverage. Cabuco brings more than 30 executive-level years of experience in the hospitality industry including amusement parks, hotels, and restaurants. Most recently he served as Vice President of Food & Beverage for Palace Entertainment which operates 21 amusement…
Ever since the Koch family obtained Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure in 2014, the park has been rapidly expanding. Through the addition of new waterslides and rides, the park is quickly becoming one of the largest parks on the Gulf Coast — and this morning we learned there is still more to come! After months…
Cedar Point released their annual Christmas video. The video is set to “It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas” and features the full time staff who work year round — keeping Cedar Point functioning. It even offers a glimpse of the new parade floats and takes a poke at some “top secret” plans for…
Kings Island has started construction on a new multi-million dollar outdoor resort, called Camp Cedar that is scheduled to open in the Spring of 2021. The park is calling Kings Island Camp Cedar a year-round “luxury outdoor resort,” offering a modern-day escape to those looking for outdoor adventure — opening with 73 beautiful cottages with…
After Kings Dominion removed Volcano and the Crypt, guests were left speculating about the plans for that corner of the park. It seems we have a glimpse at what the near future holds. At the kick-off of Kings Dominion’s all new Taste Of The Season event, guests noticed new track and supports staged near the…