Busch Gardens Says Goodbye to Kumba, Teases Its Next Big Coaster
There's a new coaster ahead for Tampa Bay's Busch Gardens amusement park, but while fans are excited, there is a bittersweet tinge to the planned attraction. To make way for the new, the old took its ... [read more]
Oaks Park Launches $40 Million, 20-Year Modernization Plan
Portland, Oregon's Oaks Amusement Park is undergoing some $40 million in improvements over a 20-year refurbishment period. The historic park, which is celebrating 121 years this season, is seeking ... [read more]
Morgan's Wonderland Debuts Zamperla WingZ of Wonder Accessible Tower Ride
WingZ of Wonder is a new interactive and accessible tower ride at Morgan's Wonderland in San Antonio, Texas.The 39-foot-tall swing tower seats 16 riders, with two seats on each gondola. During the ... [read more]
Maelstrom to Bring First Indoor Scrambler to Jenkinson's Boardwalk
Jenkinson's Boardwalk is adding a new Scrambler ride to its growing lineup of attractions next year. Scheduled to open as an indoor dark ride in 2027, Maelstrom will be the first indoor Scrambler at ... [read more]
Richard 'Dick' Knoebel, President Emeritus of Knoebels Amusement Resort, Passes Away
The outdoor amusement industry is mourning the loss of Richard "Dick" Knoebel, President Emeritus of Knoebels Amusement Resort, who passed away at the age of 87. A lifelong leader in one of ... [read more]
A Fond Farewell to Cedar Point's Monster
Cedar Point has put its Monster to rest. Referring to the iconic ride at the Ohio theme park, Tony Clark, communications director for Cedar Point and Kings Island, explained it simply: “Monster ... [read more]
Hersheypark Brawl Highlights Growing Challenge of Teen Takeovers
On the evening of April 3, during Hersheypark's opening day for its 120th season, a large brawl broke out that ultimately led to charges against 55 people. Those charged ranged in age from 12 to 19. ... [read more]
Celebrating a Century of the Tilt-A-Whirl
One hundred years ago this month, Herbert Sellner applied for a patent for a ride he invented at the kitchen table and built in a neighbor's yard in Faribault, Minnesota. According to family lore, ... [read more]
Lagoon Amusement Park and S&S Team Up Again for The Nutcracker Screamin' Swing
Farmington, Utah's Lagoon Amusement Park opened its summer season with a new S&S swing ride. The Nutcracker soars 105 feet above the park, creating an exciting new attraction that carries up to ... [read more]
Thunderation to Close as Silver Dollar City Eyes Its Next Big Attraction
Silver Dollar City is closing its iconic mine train-themed roller coaster, Thunderation. The Branson, Missouri park has called the ride "one of the most celebrated mine train roller coasters in the ... [read more]
