It’s that time of year again when many theme parks, amusement parks and water parks are reopening for the season. With that comes the return of park visits and coaster rides. But for those who are new to parks or...

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After 35 years, Santa’s Village located in New Hampshire announced the popular Rudy’s Rapid Transit Coaster, will close during the 2023 fall season.   The park hinted their beloved family coaster would be replaced by a new ride in the...

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SeaWorld San Diego is making learning fun with their newest interactive play area, Rescue Jr., which is slated to open this spring. This first-of-its-kind, kid-friendly area will be dedicated to marine animal rescue and conservation. The park stated in a press...

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California’s Great America on Thursday announced a new ride and themed section for the park’s 2023 season. What was formerly the Action Zone area of the park, will be rethemed as NorCal County Fair, a “Bay Area backyard-inspired” section that...

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Parks across America are stepping up to do their part to support Earth-friendly sustainability efforts by going green. Between Earth Day last month and World Environment Day on June 5, many parks are sharing the green practice they’re implementing to...

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Last month, American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) hosted two events in Texas: The Chill Before The Thrill at Traders Village in Grand Prairie and Lone Star Coasterthon at Six Flags Over Texas. The annual events provide coaster enthusiasts with extended ride time...

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Kentucky Kingdom today announced that the park has retired its T3 roller coaster. The park confirmed the news in an email to guests: Guests reported they received an email from the park stating after 30 years of thrill riders, the...

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Six Flags Fiesta Texas recently announced that the park will be adding ESIX Gaming, an Esports gaming facility to the park. Powered by Coca-Cola, this competitive gaming campus will be the first of its kind. “Six Flags Fiesta Texas remains...

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Knoebels Amusement Resort announced on its Facebook page that the Bayern Kurve will return for the 2023 season. The attraction is one of only three of these still in existence. Manufactured in 1963 by Schwarzkopf Industries, the parts will be...

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Cliff Carver — the first alpine coaster in Texas — is finally open. Located in Texas Hill Country at Camp Fimfo (the name stands for “Fun Is More Fun Outside”), the Wiegand Sports alpine coaster can hit a max speed...

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