Construction Update
Universal Orlando Resort Aerial Construction Update – Volcano Bay, Sapphire Falls, Kong, & More
The other day, you may have seen our aerial construction update featuring construction photos of Avatarland at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Today, once again, I have another aerial construction update, but this time featuring photos of the entire Universal Orlando Resort.…
New for 2016
Universal Studios Hollywood Announces Wizarding World Opening Date!
Universal City, California, December 8, 2015 – It’s official: “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™” will open at Universal Studios Hollywood on Thursday, April 7, 2016, marking the highly-anticipated arrival of the West Coast’s dynamic new immersive experience …
Busch Gardens
New Experiences Available at Busch Gardens Tampa Christmas Town!
Tampa, Fla. (Dec. 1, 2015) – Christmas Town™ transforms Busch Gardens® into a holiday wonderland of Christmastime entertainment, and the best way to unwrap the cheer is with all-new exclusive experiences that you and your family will treasure forever.…
Busch Gardens
Post IAAPA News Roundup
Last week, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions held their annual expo in Orlando. At the convention, ride manufacturers showed off their latest creations and parks revealed even more details of their new attractions!
Here’s some links to …
Europe
Trains + Layout of New Walibi Wooden Coaster Revealed!
At the IAAPA Expo in Orlando today, Walibi Rhone-Alps revealed new details for their brand new family roller coaster. The Gravity Group manufactured wooden roller coaster will open early next year at the French park.
The ride will use the …
Dollywood
Dollywood Unveils POV of Lightning Rod!
Today, at the IAAPA Expo, Dollywood unveiled a new way to preview their next roller coaster, Lightning Rod! On their YouTube channel, the park uploaded two new videos of the world’s first launched wooden roller coaster, which will debut in …
Busch Gardens
New Cobra’s Curse Photos + Model Revealed!
In 2016, Busch Gardens Tampa will add yet another incredible roller coaster to their lineup, Cobra’s Curse. Now, we have even more details of the ride!
Today, at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Expo (IAAPA) in Orlando, …
Disney
Bye Bye Captain EO, this time it’s for good!
You may love the attraction, or you may hate it, but Captain EO is leaving Walt Disney World very soon. On December 6th, the attraction, which returned to the park after the death of the attraction’s star, Michael Jackson, and …
Amusement Parks
New Rides, Major Changes Coming to SeaWorld Parks!
After a third quarter performance that underwhelmed investors (although there were several positives in the report), SeaWorld announced major changes for the philosophy of the company in an entirely new presentation. In the presentation, they highlighted a new focus for …