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Vertical Launch Coaster, Intamin
Natalie Sim
Saturday, October 29, 2022

Brand New Intamin Vertical Launch Coaster Could Revolutionize Guest Experience

This new concept should certainly excite any theme park fan!
Serengeti Flyer, Busch Gardens
Natalie Sim
Friday, October 14, 2022

World's Tallest And Fastest Screamin' Swing Is Coming To Busch Gardens Tampa Spring 2023

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay have announced their new attraction for 2023...
Universal Orlando Resort
Natalie Sim
Saturday, October 1, 2022

Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando And LEGOLAND Florida Reopen Today After Hurricane Ian Closures

Major theme parks in Orlando are reopening today...
Iron Gwazi, Busch Gardens SeaWorld Entertainment
Natalie Sim
Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Busch Gardens Tampa To Close Due To Tropical Storm Ian

Busch Gardens Tampa has officially announced closures due to Tropical Storm Ian...
Walt Disney World, Disney
Natalie Sim
Friday, July 1, 2022

Queue Jumping: Is It Ever Okay? 10% Of Voters Have No Problem With It!

Here are the results on this contentious issue...
Iron gwazi, Busch Gardens Tampa
Natalie Sim
Friday, March 4, 2022

Iron Gwazi Has Two Beams Removed After Alleged Incident

Busch Gardens have removed two beams from this new roller coaster...
Iron Gwazi, Busch Gardens
Natalie Sim
Saturday, January 22, 2022

Exact Opening Date Finally Announced For Iron Gwazi

There is not long to wait now until the official opening of Iron Gwazi at Busch Gardens Tampa...
Iron Gwazi
Amanda Kondolojy
Monday, August 23, 2021

Iron Gwazi Opening March 2022 at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has finally announced today that their much anticipated new Iron Gwazi roller coaster will finally be ready to open in March 2022. 

Walt Disney World 50th, Disney
Natalie Sim
Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Big Debate - As COVID-19 Cases Continue To Rise, Should Mandatory Mask Wearing Be Brought Back At Walt Disney World?

Let us know what you think in our latest Big Debate...

Busch Gardens Summer Nights
Natalie Sim
Wednesday, June 9, 2021

“Spark! A Nighttime Spectacular” Firework Display At Busch Gardens Tampa Now Showing Every Night From June 11

Busch Gardens have announced that their Firework display will take place nightly between June 11 through August 8...

Busch Gardens Tampa
Natalie Sim
Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Busch Gardens Tampa To Kick Off "Spark! A Nighttime Spectacular" Fireworks On May 28

Busch Gardens Tampa are beginning their new firework show "Spark! A Nighttime Spectacular" on May 28...

Mask wearing, Disney
Natalie Sim
Wednesday, April 28, 2021

IAAPA Report Suggests Social Distancing Can Be Reduced to 3ft at Theme Parks IF Face Coverings Are Still Worn

IAPPA and The University of Central Florida (UCF) have released their findings regarding social distancing...

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