During a recent work trip, I had the chance to spend a few evenings exploring Nickelodeon Universe, the indoor theme park inside the Mall of America. Since I was staying just across the street, I was able to pop over...

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Worlds of Fun opened its 2025 season with unexpected energy and a lot of positivity. This is the first time in recent memory that we visited the park on opening day and felt that it was full and buzzing. We...

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Zoombezi Bay waterpark, located next to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, is building a ground-breaking new waterslide complex and we were invited to get an up-close look at the construction progress. Conservation Tower will hold three new waterslides by ProSlide...

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AlpenFury construction is underway at Canada’s Wonderland. The park is currently building the nation’s longest, tallest, and fastest launch coaster for this season. Today, we were invited to check out the construction progress. We began our morning with a congregation...

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When Kings Dominion opens for their 50th season on March 29, they will also unveil their brand-new roller coaster, Rapterra! Coaster101’s Kyle and his son Andrew were there to preview the record-breaking coaster and are ready to share their take...

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When it comes to year-round entertainment in Ontario, it’s tough to think of a fuller offering than NEB’s Fun World. Located just outside of Toronto in Oshawa, the venue boasts everything from rides to bowling and mini golf, and it...

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Carowinds opens for its 52nd season on March 15, 2025. This year, there’s a ton of construction at “The Place Where The Carolinas Come Together, as the park is opening two new family attractions in Camp Snoopy – Snoopy’s Racing...

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I recently visited SeaWorld Orlando for the first time in 15 years. Since my last visit, the park has added four coasters — Mako, Ice Breaker, Pipeline and Penguin Trek. I woke up early on the first of my two-day...

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On Tuesday, February 25th, 2025, members of the media were able to get a firsthand look at several of the more than 100 off-season construction projects currently taking place at Dollywood theme park. When Dollywood opens to season passholders on...

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The trains for Siren’s Curse, Cedar Point’s crazy new roller coaster, were revealed during Winter Chill Out, a special event where fans got a behind-the-scenes look at the park’s off-season operations and upcoming changes for the 2025 season. Winter Chill...

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