Developer and restauranteur Tilman Fertitt held a press conference today to reveal more details about the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier which is schedule to open Memorial Day weekend of 2012. Construction is progressing as scheduled on the 1,200-foot-long pier...
Continue reading...Wet N’ Wild Expansion
During their big announcement last week, Universal Orlando also revealed that they will also be expanding Wet N’ Wild, which they also own. Aiming to add more of a family friendly atmosphere, they will be installing a 60 ft play area....
Continue reading...Universal Studios Hollywood Debuts New Website
Simple is always better, and Universal Studios Hollywood is demonstrating that claim with the debut of their simple, clean new website: The new website is easy-to-navigate and clutter-free, and places a greater emphasis on the content of the website rather...
Continue reading...X-Flight Lift Hill Rises
Crews are working diligently at Six Flags Great America to make sure X-Flight opens on time, and it looks like they’re right on schedule. If you check out the webcam available at the park’s website, you can follow the construction...
Continue reading...Verbolten Construction Photo Gallery
Crews recently completed the track of the new Verbolten coaster at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, and, according to park officials, construction is right on schedule. Construction of Verbolten began in the summer of 2011 and has progressed steadily since then. A...
Continue reading...Guess That Coaster: January 2012
It’s time once again for an installment of “Guess That Coaster.” You guys have guessed the correct coaster pretty quickly over the past few months, so I think it’s time to make it a little more challenging. See if you...
Continue reading...An Interview with the Coaster Critic
While collaborating on a few articles for Theme Park Geekly, we had the opportunity to get to know Joel Bullock, otherwise known as the Coaster Critic. Nick: I’ve got to start off with the obvious- how did you get into...
Continue reading...Shambhala Rises at PortAventura
The Shambhala coaster under construction at PortAventura is progressing quite nicely. The 250-foot-tall mega coaster is a product of Bolliger and Mabillard. The ride’s logo has been revealed. It looks very fitting to the overall theme of the coaster. A...
Continue reading...Dollywood to Open Snow/Water Park in Nashville
Since Opryland USA closed in 1997, there has been a void left in the Nashville area as far as tourism/entertainment options go. However, Dollywood announced plans today to open a snow/water park near the Gaylord Opryland resort hotel. The park...
Continue reading...Universal Orlando to Make 2012 Announcement
Universal Orlando will make an announcement about what’s to come in 2012 on Wednesday, January 25th at 10:30 am. They will be discussing improvements to Spiderman and what to expect in the Despicable Me ride that is replacing Jimmy Neutron. It will be...
Continue reading...Premier to Build Tallest Indoor Coaster
Premier has been chosen to build the tallest indoor coaster in the world, which happens to be inside what will be the largest mixed-use development project in the world, the Great Mall of China (clever name, right?). The press release from...
Continue reading...Holiday World owners might buy Kentucky Kingdom
The Koch family that owns and operates Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana may have their eyes on Kentucky Kingdom, the Courier-Journal reports. The Koch family issued a statement to InsiderLouisville.com that said: “Over the years, the Kochs...
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