Last Friday Six Flags Discovery Kingdom installed the final piece of track for their newest roller coaster, Sidewinder Safari. And on Saturday, we joined ACE Norcal for a behind the scenes look at the coaster and construction site. For anyone...
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California’s Great America Announces a New Ride and Events For 2022!
California’s Great America made a surprise announcement that a new ride is opening this Spring. No, it’s not a surprise coaster, but Liberty Twirler, a new scrambler ride for the park will open in May. The park has a surprising lack...
Continue reading...Knott’s Boysenberry Festival is Back March 18 to April 24
The annual Knott’s Boysenberry Festival is back this year, with a fully opened theme park, and for an even longer run. This years festival, one the biggest food festivals in the theme park world, will operate daily from March 18...
Continue reading...Top Thrill Dragster Won’t Open in 2022
Sorry speed fans, looks like Top Thrill Dragster won’t be opening this year. According to a report by the Sandusky Register the Intamin Accelerator coaster will remain closed for the 2022 season. “(Top Thrill Dragster) will remain closed for the...
Continue reading...SeaWorld Makes $3.4 billion Offer to Buy Cedar Fair
A big piece of theme park business news popped up yesterday, as Bloomberg reported SeaWorld has made a $3.4 billion offer to buy the Cedar Fair park chain. Cedar Fair confirmed in a statement that SeaWorld had made an unsolicited...
Continue reading...Emperor at SeaWorld San Diego Opening March 12!
Emperor, the new B&M Dive Coaster that’s been in the works at SeaWorld San Diego since before the pandemic has an opening date! The park announced on Twitter that Emperor opens to the public on March 12, 2022. Hear ye,...
Continue reading...Toontown at Disneyland is Getting a Refresh
Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, announced at IAAPA that “an ambitious reimagining” of Toontown at Disneyland will debut in 2023. Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway was already set to open in 2023 in Toontown. So, it...
Continue reading...Inside the Most Impressive Backyard Roller Coaster I’ve Ever Seen: Little Thunder
When you first see Sean LaRochelle’s new backyard roller coaster, Little Thunder, it’s pretty obvious what inspired it. That alone is a testament to how detailed and impressive it is. Taking up the backyard of LaRochelle’s parents’ home and surrounded by...
Continue reading...Disneyland Introduces New “Magic Key” Pass Program, Replacing Old Annual Passes
Earlier this year Disneyland ended their annual pass program, much to the annoyance of passholders. Disney promised a new program would come eventually, and now we know the details of these new passes. Magic Key Disney calls the new...
Continue reading...Knott’s Berry Farm Kicks Off A Knott’s Family Reunion
Knott’s Berry Farm officially launched their 100th anniversary celebration, “A Knott’s Family Reunion”, this past weekend. Thursday evening the park held an event to open the summer long event and to show off some of the new things you’ll see...
Continue reading...8 New Things You’ll Find In California’s Great America When it Opens
California’s Great America is set to re-open to the public on May 22 — with passholder previews May 15 and 16 —after being closed all of last season. During the extended closure, the CGA team has been busy making changes...
Continue reading...California’s Great America South Bay Shores Construction Tour
UPDATE: The park announced South Bay Shores will open on June 5! Check out photos from our construction tour below. 📣 Just announced! South Bay Shores waterpark, located inside California's Great America, opens Saturday, June 5! Reservations for Great America...
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