Kentucky Kingdom to Reopen with New Coaster in 2014 Joel July 18, 2013 Theme Park News 1 There was some exciting news out of Louisville last month when it was announced that Kentucky Kingdom will reopen on May 24, 2014. After several starts and stops, it looks like it's really going to happen this ... Read More...
Busch Gardens Tampa Announces Falcon's Fury Joel June 12, 2013 News, Theme Park News 9 Today Busch Garden Tampa announced Falcon's Fury, a new drop tower ride coming Spring 2014. Falcon’s Fury will stand at 335 feet and take riders soaring 60 mph straight down. Located in the Timbuktu™ area, Fal... Read More...
Cool Concept for Vertical Theme Parks Joel June 6, 2013 Theme Park News 11 I've been championing more urban roller coasters and amusement parks, but this concept takes the idea quite a bit further. One of the most interesting segments of The Travel Channel's show Future Scream Machine... Read More...
World's Tallest Swing Ride Opens at Six Flags Over Texas Joel May 27, 2013 News, Theme Park News 8 SkyScreamer, The Tallest Swing Ride in the World Opens at Six Flags Over Texas Down in the Lone Star State, where everything is bigger, Six Flags Over Texas just opened the World's Tallest Swing Ride with the o... Read More...
Wealthy Hire Disabled to Skip Lines at Disney World Joel May 17, 2013 Theme Park News 12 In, "I can't believe I'm typing this" news, according to a New York Post article wealthy parents in Manhattan have been hiring the disabled in order to skip lines at Disney World. The disabled pose as family me... Read More...
Fox Business Interview, Study on Childhood Injuries at Amusement Parks Joel May 14, 2013 Theme Park News 12 A few weeks ago I was interviewed on The Willis Report on Fox Business. I was asked to give my take on a new study that looked at childhood injuries at amusement parks. The study's headline is: "Amusement Rides... Read More...
Cedar Fair's Coasting for Kids Fundraiser Joel April 22, 2013 Theme Park News 3 Help Give Kids the World through Cedar Fair's Coasting for Kids On June 9th, Cedar Fair will have their 5th Annual Coasting for Kids fundraiser. At each park, participants will get to exclusively ride one of th... Read More...
Legoland Florida Offers Reduced Admission with Pick-A-Date & Save Tickets Joel February 23, 2013 Theme Park News 2 Last week, Legoland Florida announced a new Pick-A-Date & Save program that offers reduced admission for guests that buy their tickets in advance. Here's more from their press release: Families will save on... Read More...
Hobbit-Themed Area Could be Coming to Islands of Adventure Joel January 5, 2013 Theme Park News 17 I came across an interesting rumor on Screamscape recently. Apparently there may be plans for a Hobbit-themed area at Islands of Adventure. And according to this article, Universal even used the success of the ... Read More...
Hurricane Sandy Damaged New Jersey’s Casino Pier Joel November 1, 2012 Theme Park News 8 Casino Pier Amusement Park Sustains Heavy Damage from Hurricane Sandy Images surfacing on the Web have shown part of Seaside Heights, New Jersey's Casino Pier washed away by Hurricane Sandy. The aerial image be... Read More...
