Archive For August, 2021
BOWIE, Md. — Six Flags America, D.C.’s Thrill Capital, is proud to partner with the Prince George’s County Health Department and the Prince George’s County Executive’s Office by donating 4,000 tickets to aid in the county’s vaccination efforts. “Six Flags America is proud to support vaccination efforts in Prince George’s County,” said Six Flags America Park […]
Kings Island is giving the opportunity for some local world class athletes to use its water park for training. Earlier this week the park lent its wavepool to serve as a coastal rowing training facility for Olympic hopefuls, Cassidy Norton and Christopher Bak. The two are getting practices in before competing in September’s World Rowing Beach Sprint […]
LIGONIER, Pa. — Idlewild’s HALLOWBOO!, a fun, friendly Halloween seasonal event, makes its triumphant return for a sixteenth season at Idlewild & SoakZone in 2021. Beginning September 25 through October 31 on weekends, Idlewild will feature three live shows, several special Halloween attractions, tasty treats, and nearly 30 rides. “We’re thrilled to extend our season into October […]
BRISTOL, Conn. — This fall, Halloween hits Lake Compounce like never before. The all-new Happy Hauntings debuts Saturday, October 2 with tricks and treats available for guests of all ages on weekends throughout the most fang-tastic month of the year. Lake Compounce visitors can eat, drink and be a little scary for this experience in one of Connecticut’s […]
The September 2021 issue of Amusement Today is available for FREE via Digital Edition and/or downloadable PDF! Dynamic Attractions Soar America debuts in Pigeon Forge Maurer Rides and Carnival Cruise Line bring roller coasters to the sea Six Flags Fiesta Texas set to take the plunge with B&M dive coaster Intamin expands the Surf Rider into larger family of coasters Storyland Studios […]
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — SeaWorld San Antonio is proud to announce the all-new, world record breaking, high-thrill attraction – Tidal Surge. Opening in Spring 2022, Tidal Surge will be the World’s Tallest and Fastest Screaming Swing and will take riders on a journey above the clouds to feel the sensation of flying high above the park. Tidal Surge will seat […]
TAMPA, Fla. — Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announced that Iron Gwazi will open as North America’s tallest hybrid coaster and the fastest and steepest hybrid coaster in the world in March 2022, in time for Spring Break. The new ride will take thrills to new heights, plunging riders from a 206-foot-tall peak into a 91-degree […]
SANTA CLAUS, Ind. — Effective immediately, Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari will be capping daily attendance and updating hours for August 28, September 4, and September 5. Guests who wish to purchase a single-day visit will need to purchase tickets in advance at holidayworld.com/tickets Guests with tickets and Season Passes have guaranteed spots for the day […]
STEVENSVILLE, Md. — Ride Entertainment, the Gold Standard in the attractions industry for safety, sales and support, is excited to announce that Defiance, a record-breaking, one-of-a-kind Gerstlauer Euro-Fighter roller coaster for Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park has officially broken ground. Featuring a record 102.3-degree, 110-foot-tall freefall first drop – the steepest in the Western United States […]
SAN ANTONIO – Gordon Hartman, who – along with wife Maggie – founded world-renowned Morgan’s Wonderland theme park and other endeavors to benefit the special-needs community, has launched a nationwide search for a gifted chief executive to lead Morgan’s Inclusion Initiative, the new non-profit umbrella organization that coordinates planning, fundraising and communication among all Morgan’s Wonderland-associated endeavors. In addition […]
