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The Grizzly, Kings Dominion
Natalie Sim
Tuesday, May 23, 2023

The Grizzly Roars Again At Kings Dominion, Well Sort Of!

This classic wooden coaster at Kings Dominion was supposed to have be given a new lease of life... but has it?
Ghost Train, Thorpe Park
Natalie Sim
Monday, May 22, 2023

New Ghost Train Attraction Opens May 26 At Thorpe Park! Height Restriction And Age Recommendation Announced

Get ready for the ride of your life on this new Ghost Train which opens at Thorpe Park on May 26. We now know the height restriction and age recommendation...
World of Jumanji, Chessington World of Adventures
Natalie Sim
Monday, May 22, 2023

'World Of Jumanji' At Chessington World Of Adventures Is OPEN! Virtual Queue In Place For Mandrill Mayhem

'World of Jumanji' at Chessington World of Adventures is now open! Check out this information on how to access the headlining attraction...
Ms. Marvel Disneyland
Amanda Kondolojy
Sunday, May 21, 2023

Disney's Next Big Attraction is Coming From Your Disney+ Watchlist

Disney is looking at what you're watching on Disney+ to inspire their next big attraction.

Fantasmic Disney
Natalie Sim
Saturday, May 20, 2023

Fantasmic! At Disneyland Park Will Not Return Until Labor Day At the Earliest!

Fantasmic! at Disneyland Park will be suspended all summer...
El Toro, Six Flags
Natalie Sim
Wednesday, May 17, 2023

El Toro Should Reopen Soon At Six Flags Great Adventure, Here Is How It Currently Looks!

Significant retracking has taken place on El Toro and further work is in progress but we still don't have a confirmed reopening date for this iconic wooden roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure...
Castle Magic Kingdom, Disney
Natalie Sim
Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Get Your Hands On 2 Great Discounted Tickets For Walt Disney World This Summer!

Check out these two discounted ticket offerings for Walt Disney World this summer...
Valhalla Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Natalie Sim
Tuesday, May 16, 2023

The Legendary 'Valhalla' Has Reopened At Blackpool Pleasure Beach! Has It Been Worth The Wait?

The questions are, what is the same and what is different with this £4 million refurbishment and has it been worth the wait?
Xcelerator, Cedar Point
Natalie Sim
Monday, May 15, 2023

Rumor - Xcelerator (Sister Ride To Top Thrill Dragster) To Reopen This Summer At Knott's Berry Farm

It's the question Knott's Berry Farm fans want answering, will Xcelerator open this summer?
Universal epic universe logo
Amanda Kondolojy
Sunday, May 14, 2023

Epic Universe's Epic Transportation Takes Shape

Here's how guests will get from Universal Orlando Resort to the new Epic Universe!

Big Bear Mountain, Dollywood
Natalie Sim
Saturday, May 13, 2023

New Longest Roller Coaster Big Bear Mountain Is A Great Addition To Dollywood's Line Up!

Big Bear Mountain is Dollywood's new roller coaster and it's now open!
Pipeline Surf Coaster, SeaWorld Orlando
Natalie Sim
Friday, May 12, 2023

Pipeline Surf Coaster At SeaWorld Orlando Gets Big Thumbs Up! Here Is Everything You Have To Look Forward To

See it for yourself with new POV, Reverse POV and reviews from the media day... Pipeline Surf Coaster will officially launch very soon at SeaWorld Orlando...

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