Attention thrill-seekers: the word is almost official… the world’s tallest roller coaster, will be built near the intersection of International Drive and Sand Lake Road in Orlando. The Polercoaster will be approximately 570 feet tall… the tallest structure in Central Florida. For comparison, that’s about 150 feet taller than the Orlando Eye Observation Wheel, now […]
The eye of a massive storm is making landfall in Atlanta, as Six Flags Over Georgia announces the opening of its all-new water park, Hurricane Harbor, on May 30, 2014. Hurricane Harbor, the largest expansion in the park’s 47-year history, boasts four new water attractions, including the world’s first hybrid zero-gravity slide, spans seven acres […]
It’s almost here! This weekend marks the “unofficial” start of summer as Cedar Point, the “Best Amusement Park in the World,” opens its gates for the 2014 season on Saturday, May 10. The park has a wide variety of new rides, shows and attractions all designed to help guests have their best day of the […]
Valencia, California — Go Big. Go Backwards! For a limited time only, Six Flags Magic Mountain’s popular suspended looping coaster, BATMAN™ The Ride, is more intense than ever as riders dare to take on an all new experience – going backwards! As the roller coaster climbs the 10-story lift hill, riders will take in the […]
Merlin Entertainments Ltd. plans to debut three attractions, The Orlando Eye, Madame Tussauds Orlando Wax Museum and Sea Life Orlando Aquarium, as part of a massive project being developed by Orlando-based Unicorp National Developments Inc. and New York-based Circle Entertainment Inc. The projected opening for these attractions is New Year’s Eve 2014. Design firm Antunovich […]
Golf entertainment leader TopGolf today officially unveiled Tampa as its 14th location worldwide and first location in Florida. TopGolf will begin construction on the 65,000-square-foot facility in the first quarter of 2014; the site is expected to open to the public in fall 2014. TopGolf Tampa will be located at 10690 Palm River Road, near […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. —Entertainment legend Dolly Parton announced today plans for $300 million in capital investments in The Dollywood Company over the next 10 years. The investment includes new attractions, resorts and the creation of more than 2,500 jobs. Construction is under way on the new FireChaser Express rollercoaster, opening in March 2014 at Dollywood. […]
Adventureland Amusement Park contains over 100 rides, shows, and attractions including some of the country’s most exciting roller coasters and thrill rides that can challenge the most avid amusement park enthusiasts. There are also plenty of rides for less adventurous guests including great water rides as well as a full compliment of children’s rides spread […]
Quassy Amusement Park – Middlebury, Connecticut (I-95, exit 27) In 1937, three Waterbury businessmen, John Frantzis, Mike Leon, and George Terezakis, bought a lakefront property and formed Quassy. They soon added a picnic area, paddleboats and a carousel. Within the next few years a hot dog stand, a roller rink and a tearoom were added… […]
Located on 80 acres at I-10 and Highland Road in Baton Rouge, LA right next to Blue Bayou Water Park, Dixie Landin’ is an Amusement Park designed for the entire family! Dixie Landin’ contains 26 rides, 10 games and much, much more. We have retail shops for you to pick up souvenir t-shirts, hats, cups […]
