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June 2016

Busch Gardens Williamsburg

InvadR Construction Update #2 – Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Hi everyone! On June 25th, we had the chance to visit Busch Gardens Williamsburg once again. Of course, while we were at the park we had to get some pictures of construction on the park’s 2017 addition, InvadR!

Although the …

By Andy, 7 years ago
New for 2017

Universal Orlando Resort Releases Volcano Bay Details

Today, we learned more details about Universal Orlando Resort’s new “Water Theme Park,” Volcano Bay. The waterpark was announced last year and given a 2017 opening date, but up until now we knew very little about it. Now, we …

By Andy, 7 years ago
New for 2017

Six Flags Over Georgia Closes Classic Family Ride

Today, Six Flags Over Georgia closed an attraction that has stood at the park since 1973 to make way for their 2017 project. The park teased the closing of an attraction all week on Twitter, and several thought the ride …

By Andy, 7 years ago
New for 2016

Six Flags Great America Announces New VR Experience on Raging Bull

Today, Six Flags Great America became the latest Six Flags park to announce a Virtual Reality Roller Coaster. The park is going to add a Virtual Reality experience to their hypercoaster, Raging Bull.

Raging Bull VR Infographic

Raging Bull was the world’s first Hyper …

By Andy, 7 years ago
Dollywood

Lightning Rod is Officially Open at Dollywood!

Last August, Dollywood announced their latest and craziest thrill yet, Lightning Rod, as this year’s new attraction. Later, the park announced that the ride would open in mid-March of this year, but sadly technical issues delayed the ride’s opening. On …

By Andy, 7 years ago
Busch Gardens Tampa

Busch Gardens Tampa Announces Cobra’s Curse Opening Date + Take a Look at the Queue

Cobra’s Curse, Busch Gardens Tampa’s new Mack Rides spinning coaster, finally has its opening date! The ride was supposed to open for passholders recently, but the passholder previews were delayed until July. Now, we have an official opening date set …

By Andy, 7 years ago
New for 2016

Superman: Ride of Steel Virtual Reality Coaster at Six Flags America Review

On Wednesday June 8th, we were lucky to be invited to Six Flags America’s Superman Virtual Reality Coaster VIP Event. We went to the park, driving through some terrible rush hour traffic on I-495, and had the chance to ride …

By Andy, 7 years ago
Gröna Lund

Gröna Lund Announces New “Ikaros” Ride for 2017

Even though the majority of 2016’s new rides have just opened or are opening soon, some parks have already begun to announce their 2017 attractions. One of those parks is a park in Stockholm, Sweden called Gröna Lund. The small …

By Andy, 7 years ago
Carowinds

A New Vice President and General Manager is Coming to Kings Dominion

Today, Kings Dominion announced that Gary Chadwick will be taking over as the park’s new Vice President and General Manager. Chadwick, who has 13 years of experience in the amusement industry, currently serves as the Vice President of Food and …

By Andy, 7 years ago
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