Are Theme Park Chaperone Policies Necessary?
The behavior of some unaccompanied minors has led to a growing trend of U.S. theme…
Are Theme Park Chaperone Policies Necessary?
The behavior of some unaccompanied minors has led to a growing trend of U.S. theme parks implementing chaperone policies especially when it comes to Halloween events. The large group of Six Flags parks, as well as Busch Gardens and SeaWorld have all implemented similar policies. These rules require teens, usually under the age of 16,…
Further Supports are Erected for Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift roller coaster at Universal Studios Hollywood
UPDATE October 11 – In an exciting new video update posted to YouTube by America’s Coaster Network we can see that further supports are being erected for the new Fast and Furious: Hollywood Drift roller coaster. The video shows detailed footage of the site where there are currently two cranes working. At time stamp 3:20 we…
5 IPs we think deserve a themed area! Do you agree?
With immersive themed lands becoming the norm in popular theme parks, discussions have surfaced about some of the IPs that would make the best additions to park rosters. With Harry Potter, Star Wars, Avatar, and Marvel comics receiving their own themed areas, as well as the interest of park goers in these places, there is…
Trains are removed from the track at Cedar Point as Top Thrill 2 remains closed for the 2024 season!
May 30 -As Top Thrill 2 continues to sit without operating at Cedar Point with no official update having come since May 12, we have been trying to locate further information as to the issue it is currently having and how long it is likely to be closed for. In a recent video posted to…
Exciting Construction Continues On Falcon’s Flight, The World’s First Exa Coaster At Six Flags Qiddiya!
At the end of October there was exciting news surrounding Six Flags Qiddiya. Many people doubted that the proposed Six Flags park in the desert of Saudi Arabia, would ever get the green light. But back in March, construction began. The new photo was released and can be seen in the article below, we now…
Should “Disney California Adventure” Get a Name Change? Here’s Our Controversial Take…
Is it time for Disney California Adventure to change its name? Brace yourself, but our answer is simple: no. Before you throw tomatoes, here’s our thinking as to why… 1. Imagineers have “made it work” before 2012 served as the official re-opening of Disney California Adventure, anchoring it in reverent and timeless lands recalling historic…
The Sleeper Hit D23 Announcement Might Be This Wild, Weird, Technological Thrill Ride…
The story might begin in 2009 when EPCOT gained a new ride. Well… Kind of. Located inside the park’s now-demolished Innovations, Sum of All Thrills was a unique experiment in a cutting edge ride system: robo-arms. How does it work? In short, curl your fingers into your palm and imagine your fingers are riders. Then,…
11 Refurbishments And Closures Happening Now At Walt Disney World (October 2024)
7. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Status: Confirmed Dates: September 30, 2023 – Permanent At the end of May, Disney made the shocking announcement that their most immersive experience; Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser would take its last voyage Sept. 28-30 meaning after only 18 months since its official debut in March 2022, it has now closed…
11 Refurbishments and Closures Happening at Universal Orlando Resort (October 2024)
7. Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls (Universal’s Islands of Adventure) Status: Confirmed Dates: 7 November 2024 – 19 December 2024 The temporary closure of Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls has now been updated on the Universal Orlando refurbishment calendar as being from 7 November 2024 – 19 December 2024 rather than the original lengthy closure from October 1, 2024…
Constructing Mandrill Mayhem ride at world’s first Jumanji-themed park
This article has been written by David Playfor, Specification Manager, Saint-Gobain Weber Sony Pictures’ film franchise Jumanji continues to delight families almost 30 years after the first film was released. It has proved to be such a hit among people of all ages that Merlin Entertainments opened the world’s first Jumanji-themed park. The company, which…