Believe it or not, we’ve finally reached the end of the roller coaster of a year that was 2024. Every December we take a look back and reflect on all the ups and downs of the past year. Members of...
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In Memoriam: Celebrating the Roller Coasters We Lost in 2024
The thrill of a roller coaster is unlike any other—the anticipation as the chain lift pulls you skyward, the rush of wind as you plunge down a towering drop, and the laughter and screams shared with friends and strangers alike....
Continue reading...Bavarian Blast Construction Update
Bavarian Blast is a new indoor waterpark set to be the largest in Michigan. Originally announced in November 2022 with a projected opening of Spring 2024, this $80 million dollar expansion of the Bavarian Inn Lodge is located in Frankenmuth,...
Continue reading...Holiday Gift Guide for Coaster Enthusiasts 2024
If you’re on the hunt for the perfect holiday gift for a roller coaster enthusiast in 2024, look no further—we’ve got your guide! Since 2011, we’ve been publishing an annual gift guide just for coaster lovers, and our 2024 edition...
Continue reading...Guide to the Best Theme Park Black Friday Sales
Black Friday isn’t just about snagging a new TV or getting those must-have holiday gifts—it’s also one of the best times of the year to score amazing deals on theme park tickets, passes, and more! Theme parks around the world...
Continue reading...Morey’s Piers Announces New Trains for The Great White
Morey’s Piers, a premier amusement destination on the Jersey Shore, announced today an exhilarating upgrade to one of its most beloved attractions, The Great White. In preparation for the 2025 season, this iconic wooden roller coaster will be receiving brand...
Continue reading...Six Flags Announces 2026 Plans including Fate of Kingda Ka
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN), North America’s largest amusement park operator, announced plans to invest over $1 billion across its 42 parks over the next two years to elevate the guest experience. With projected investments of $500 million to...
Continue reading...What If: LEGOLAND Geauga Lake
Geauga Lake, once one of the largest amusement complexes in the world by acreage, has been back in the news recently. In a $5.3 million deal, the City of Aurora officially acquired 48 acres of the historic property, including the...
Continue reading...Tilt Coasters 101: Why Siren’s Curse Won’t Fall Off The Tracks
Cedar Point shocked the amusement industry with the surprise announcement of North America’s tallest, fastest, and longest tilt coaster, Siren’s Curse. A tilt roller coaster is a coaster with a section of track that is not connected on one end,...
Continue reading...Meet Ghostly Manor, Carousel of Progress-Style Dark Ride
Ghostly Manor is an innovative new dark ride that seems partially inspired by a classic Disney attraction (and it’s NOT the Haunted Mansion). The world’s first Gameplay Theater will open in May 2025 at Paultons Park in the United Kingdom....
Continue reading...SeaWorld Orlando Announces Flying Theater for 2025
Get ready for a whole new kind of adventure at SeaWorld Orlando! In Spring 2025, the park will unveil the world’s first-ever Arctic flying theater—a groundbreaking experience that takes you soaring over icy landscapes, diving beneath frozen waters, and coming face-to-face...
Continue reading...Six Flags Great America Construction Update
I just returned from Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois for my first visit since 2019. Here’s a quick rundown of all the ongoing projects and changes we saw. First, there’s a new structure under construction just outside the...
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