Hersheypark today announced that Skyrush will open in 2024 with all-new seats and restraints that will offer riders “added comfort while experiencing the adrenaline rush they know and crave. The investment will also include a reimagined station with a new...
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Phoenix Rising Construction Update at Busch Gardens Tampa
Phoenix Rising construction is picking up speed at Busch Gardens Tampa as the park’s new-for-2024 Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M) family inverted coaster prepares to go vertical. Update: This afternoon, Busch Gardens Tampa shared on Facebook photos of a large light...
Continue reading...Kings Island Installs First Piece of 2024 Snoopy Coaster
Kings Island reached an exciting milestone today when construction crews installed the first piece of track of the park’s new-for-2024 family roller coaster, Snoopy’s Soap Box Racers. Announced in August 2023, Snoopy’s Soap Box Racers is a Vekoma “Family Boomerang”...
Continue reading...Disney Reveals New Animatronic For Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Earlier today, we got the first look at the new Princess Tiana animatronic that will be appearing inside the new “Princess Tiana’s Bayou Adventure” at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland, scheduled to open later this year. The new animatronic...
Continue reading...Dollywood Unveils New Dolly Parton Experience Renderings
The Dolly Parton Museum — dubbed the Dolly Parton Experience — is scheduled to open this spring, and Dollywood has just released new renderings of the immersive, interactive exhibits. The Dolly Parton Experience will feature “interactive elements to make guests...
Continue reading...The “Hidden” Details of Lost Island’s 2024 Tease
After a whirlwind first two years of operation, which saw the park’s annual attendance double from year one to year two, people are wondering what’s next at Iowa’s Lost Island Theme Park. We might now have an answer, or we...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: New Year, New Coasters For 2024
Our new year’s resolution is to be more consistent with podcasting, and we’re back for 2024, ready to ride every new roller coaster opening this year. Andrew is joined by C101 team members Mike (who makes his first ever podcast...
Continue reading...Knott’s Berry Farm Announces Reimagined Camp Snoopy for 2024
Knott’s Berry Farm has announced a series of improvements coming to the park’s Camp Snoopy area, the place where the iconic PEANUTS™ Gang made its first debut outside the comic strip back when it opened in 1983. Guests at Knott’s...
Continue reading...Rides and Attractions Revealed for Texas’ Peppa Pig Theme Park
Five rides, seven themed playscapes, a water play area and even more oinktastic experiences have been revealed for the Peppa Theme Park in North Texas, now under construction. Following the successful launch of the Peppa Pig Theme Park in Florida...
Continue reading...Cedar Point Tops off 420′ Spike for Top Thrill 2
At Cedar Point, one of the biggest (literally) construction milestones for the upcoming 2024 debut of “Top Thrill 2” was accomplished over the weekend. The coaster’s new 420′ spike has been officially topped off, meaning that the track’s circuit is...
Continue reading...Recapping Day One of the 2023 IAAPA Expo
Every fall, the greater amusement industry descends upon Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center for the annual IAAPA Expo. This premier global event for the attractions industry brings together passionate professionals from around the world to shape the future of creating...
Continue reading...Cedar Point & Zamperla Unveil Top Thrill 2 Lead Car at IAAPA Expo
Earlier today, Zamperla and Cedar Point debuted the groundbreaking Lightning train for Top Thrill 2– launching in 2024. Top Thrill 2 – the world’s tallest and fastest triple-launch coaster – will be the most innovative roller coaster to utilize Zamperla’s...
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